[Must read] Songs with great lyrics. Moving songs you’ll want to listen to while reading the lyrics
From among the many masterpieces Japan is proud of, we’ve carefully selected songs with outstanding lyrics to introduce to you.
We’ve gathered “once-heard-never-forgotten” message songs that speak straight to the heart, ranging from universally acclaimed classics to the latest hits.
If you’re looking to listen to music that will make you cry, move you, or lift your spirits—or songs that might even influence your life—these picks are perfect.
Please give them a listen.
I believe you’ll find songs that will stay by your side, encourage you, and become a source of emotional support when times are tough.
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[Must-Read] Songs with Great Lyrics: Moving Tracks to Listen to While Reading the Lyrics (1–10)
hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake

Released on January 24, 2024, “Ikuokukounen” is a heartfelt pop number from the three-piece band Omoinotake.
Centered on the importance of bonds that transcend time and distance with a loved one, and on unwavering love, the song gained attention as the opening theme for the TBS Tuesday drama “Eye Love You.” Its message—unchanging feelings for someone far away and the hope of reunion someday—gently warms the listener’s heart.
Even amid the busyness of daily life, it reminds us of the importance of thinking of others.
It’s a song with that kind of power, and one I especially recommend to those in long-distance relationships.
familieMrs. GREEN APPLE

A song from Mrs.
GREEN APPLE filled with feelings for family and loved ones.
Its pop, refreshing melody and powerful beat are comforting and resonate with listeners.
The title phrase conveys a sense of irreplaceable bonds.
Released as a digital single in August 2024, it was also featured in the commercial for Honda’s new FREED.
The lyrics express the importance of life’s journey, inner struggles, and connections with the people you love.
It’s a track that will surely strike a chord when you want to cherish time with family and friends, or when you’re standing at a crossroads in life.
ultramarineYOASOBI

Gunjou, released in 2020 by the music duo YOASOBI, who have many signature songs.
It’s a track often performed as a choral piece or by orchestras.
The lyrics, which evoke the freshness, bittersweetness, and fleeting nature of youth, pair perfectly with its driving sound.
It portrays a protagonist who grows by facing the true feelings they had been hiding without realizing it.
It’s a youth anthem that gives you the courage to “follow your heart, even if you’re still burdened with worries and anxieties.” Listen to the words filled with kindness that will clear away your gloom.
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE

“Boku no Koto” is a song about the importance of living true to yourself, in both joyful and difficult times.
The band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, known for delivering richly musical pieces to listeners, released it in 2019.
Set against a grand sound that incorporates a marching band, Motoki Omori’s warm vocals resonate throughout.
Its message—portraying those who keep striving without giving up, whether times are good or not—will stir your heart.
It’s a track that accepts the fact that people and oneself are different beings, and depicts the brave figure of living authentically.
to clear up (weather)Yorushika

Yorushika’s “Haru” is a digital single released on January 5, 2024, and it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
Its driving band sound is striking, and—as the title suggests—it evokes a scene where a blue sky stretches wide overhead.
The lyrics depict personal emotions and the changing face of nature through weather metaphors like wind, clear skies, and rain.
Its refreshing yet gently poignant musicality is sure to resonate with you.


