[Songs with Great Lyrics] Masterpieces you’ll want to listen to while savoring the words that resonate with your heart

hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake

Omoinotake | Hundreds of Millions of Light-Years [Official Music Video]

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.

In the MorningNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – In the Morning

Set to a melody that evokes the crisp air of a fresh morning, this is a cheer song that gently nudges you forward even as you carry doubts and anxieties.

A pop tune that epitomizes Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s essence, crafted from lyrics and composition to arrangement by the band themselves.

Chosen as the ending theme for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV program “#nakedEve,” it was released as their third single in November 2016.

It was later included on the seminal album “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE,” and during the nationwide tour at the end of the same year, they drew around 12,000 attendees—making it a work that symbolized the band’s leap forward.

Even on days when things don’t go well, it carries a warmth that makes you feel you can keep moving little by little.

It’s a song that stays by your side when you need the courage to take a new step or to start your day.

The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “The True Form of Tears” MV (Theme song for NHK Night Drama ‘Vanilla na Mainichi’)

It’s a soul-stirring song that gently embraces the loneliness and struggles everyone carries in their hearts.

It delivers a heartwarming message about the importance of accepting the invisible, deep-seated emotions within us just as they are.

Created by SUPER BEAVER in January 2025, the piece was written as the theme song for NHK General’s late-night drama “Vanilla na Mainichi,” further enriching the show’s world.

Airing from the same January, the drama features the track as a key song that closely reflects the protagonist’s feelings, including a scene where a main character sings it.

Whether you’re standing at a crossroads in life, trying to confront yourself, or hoping to understand someone else’s feelings, this is a song that will surely resonate with your heart.

About meMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – About Me [LIVE from M-ON!]

“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.

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I miss youNEW!RADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Aitai

It’s a ballad that carries an outpouring of feeling straight to you, like a prayer.

This song—arguably the destination of emotions RADWIMPS have grappled with for years—was released in March 2021 and is included as the final track on the concept album “2+0+2+1+3+1+1 = 10 years 10 songs,” which gathers together the decade after the earthquake.

Although it has no specific tie-in, being released to the world alongside its music video at the ten-year mark conveys a clear message from the band themselves.

The gentle strings and piano sink deeper into the heart the more you listen.

It’s a song that quietly stays close to those carrying a sense of loss, wrapping them in a soft, warm embrace.

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YOASOBI “Gunjou” (with Osaka Toin High School Wind Ensemble) from UT × YOASOBI ‘SING YOUR WORLD’

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.

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Tsumugu / Tota

A song whose lyrics weave delicate emotional expression with images of nature, resonating deeply with the listener.

Tota’s clear, translucent voice beautifully conveys fragility and poignancy.

Included on the 1st album “oidaki,” it was released in February 2023.

Its popularity has soared, with over 400 million total plays on social media, and it has also appeared on YouTube’s “THE FIRST TAKE.” Through natural elements like the sky, wind, and flowers, it portrays profound love and bittersweet feelings, offering a comforting presence to those who listen.

It’s a recommended track for those with a keen sensitivity—one that makes you want to overlay your thoughts onto the everyday landscapes you see.