[Songs with Great Lyrics] Masterpieces you’ll want to listen to while savoring the words that resonate with your heart
Have you ever had the experience where a song you heard in a fleeting moment felt like its lyrics were written just for you, piercing straight into your heart?Songs whose lyrics—beyond just the melody—truly resonate have a mysterious power to spark new realizations and emotions every time you listen.In this article, we’ve gathered songs with lyrics so compelling you’ll find yourself rereading them again and again.From timeless classics to the latest hits, it’s a lineup of masterpieces beloved by listeners of all generations!We hope you find a song that gently stays by your side.
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[Songs with Great Lyrics] Masterpieces to listen to while savoring words that resonate in the heart (101–110)
Let’s go home.Fuji Kaze
Fujii Kaze is someone for whom the word “one and only” fits perfectly—in his vocal ability, his lyrics, in everything.
His song Kaerou is included as the closing, final track on his first album, HELP EVER HURT NEVER, released in May 2020.
It’s a song that makes you feel as if you’re gently floating on the wind—somehow tinged with sadness, yet filled with kindness.
Experience that indescribable feeling that lingers after you’ve finished listening.
day by dayYoshida Yamada
This is “Hibi” by Yoshida Yamada, a song told like a story centered on the grandparents’ life in the present.
It’s well known as a tear-jerker, a moving piece.
It portrays a slightly quirky, stubborn grandfather and the grandmother who stays by his side.
Packed with tenderness, it’s a song that makes you want to go see your grandpa and grandma right away.
Joined handsMINAMI
This is a slow ballad we hope you’ll listen to when you need the courage to move forward.
It’s the memorable first track marking MINAMI’s major-label debut in July 2023.
The theme—taking a new step while supporting and being supported by someone—delicately conveyed through a gentle voice, resonates deeply.
Interweaving everyday scenes like the after-school chime and a rainbow, its narrative style—believing in the hope beyond tears—leaves a strong impression.
It’s a work that gently stays by your side on days when something painful has happened.
Hello, Again ~A Place That Has Been There Since Long Ago~My Little Lover
One of the signature songs by My Little Lover, a group that debuted in 1995 and dominated the era at the time.
The guitar phrase in the intro is simple, yet it has a certain warmth that grips your heart just by listening.
As for the lyrics, they evoke a bittersweet farewell and a fresh start in a new environment.
Facing a parting with someone important when taking on a new challenge—surely some of you have experienced that situation.
In such moments, listening to this song can give you the positive push you need to take that first step forward.
Neighbors of the worldNogizaka 46
A song filled with cheers and gratitude for people staying home and for those working in hospitals due to the novel coronavirus.
Not only the members active at the time, but also former members who had graduated lent their voices.
Even if we can’t meet now, we’re always thinking of you, and we’re grateful to you who are working so hard—these straightforward lyrics are sure to resonate with anyone who has lived through this time.
Also noteworthy is the music video, compiled from self-shot clips that all the members filmed themselves on smartphones while staying home.
[Songs with Great Lyrics] Masterpieces to savor while listening to words that resonate in the heart (111–120)
Philadelphia fleabaneYOASOBI
YOASOBI’s song “Halzion” is inspired by the novel “Soredemo, Happy End,” depicting the comeback of a protagonist who struggles with the gap between ideals and reality after graduating from art school.
Released in May 2020 and featured across various media, the track is a moving number that looks back on lost dreams and past love while singing of the strength to face forward and a spirit that won’t give up.
Its melody and lyrics evoke springtime scenes of the past, overlapping with hope for the arrival of a new season.
It’s perfect for elementary school children to enjoy on buoyant spring days and will surely give them the courage to take a new step forward.
blue skyZa Burū Hātsu
The Blue Hearts are a punk band loved by all generations.
Their unadulterated, pure message has earned the respect of many listeners over the years.
When it comes to their classic songs, many people probably picture Aozora (Blue Sky).
Although it tackles themes like racial discrimination and war, what’s striking is the lyrics’ stance: rather than rejecting those things head-on, they appeal from a perspective that says, “How utterly futile it all is.”
