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

Song of FlowersAimer

Aimer “Hana no Uta” (Starring: Minami Hamabe / Theme song for the theatrical film Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] I. presage flower)

Hana no Uta, included on the single ONE / Hana no Uta / Rokutousei no Yoru Magic Blue ver.

released on October 11, 2017, was produced as the theme song for the theatrical anime film Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] I.

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The song is characterized by an emotionally rich message that blends love and anguish, wistfully recalling days of past happiness.

It portrays a bittersweet longing for a loved one and a strong resolve to protect them.

Aimer’s powerful vocals and the melody are deeply intertwined with the film’s worldview, making it a track that continues to move many listeners.

It prompts us to reconsider what love is and what we ourselves should cherish.

LetterSHE’S

SHE’S – Letter【MV】

“Letter” is a song that faces the honest feelings you experience in everyday life with someone important.

It was released in 2019 by SHE’S, a band that delivers a rock sound infused with piano tones.

The warm, everyday-life-friendly sound unfolds with a steady rhythm.

The lyrics depict relationships that start to falter the closer two people become.

Accompanied by a relaxed band performance, vocalist Ryoma Inoue’s gentle voice tenderly embraces the bittersweet emotions.

It’s a track often used in TikTok videos set against emotional scenes.

When you’re feeling down, listen to the melody and lyrics—they may give you courage.

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ButterflyKimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura “Butterfly” [short ver.]

“Butterfly” is a song by Kaela Kimura that was released digitally in June 2009.

It drew attention after being featured in a commercial for the comprehensive wedding magazine Zexy in April of the same year.

Kimura is said to have written it for her close friend’s wedding, and it remains a popular staple at weddings today.

The lyrics, expressed in gentle language, evoke a sincere desire to celebrate the newlyweds.

To all living thingsMoriyama Naotaro

Naotaro Moriyama – To All Living Beings

It’s the theme song for the 2004 drama “Beloved You.” It’s a grand piece centered on life and the meaning of living, and the opening chorus really resonates in your chest.

The protagonist in the song doesn’t seem to be the good person their loved one imagines; they appear to have both an angel’s face and a devil’s face.

Having ceased to be human, what will the protagonist do? The lyrics make you want to know what happens next.

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The Final RiverCHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY “The Final River” Official Video

When you think of the twin-vocal unit CHEMISTRY, their stylish songs infused with R&B and the wonderful harmonies of Kawabata and Douchin are truly captivating, aren’t they? Among their tracks, this song stands out as a beloved masterpiece ballad for fans.

It’s a gem where the two voices blend perfectly with the gentle accompaniment—but that’s not the only charm.

The lyrics are beautiful as well, carrying a wonderful, love-filled message.

The song’s narrator is a man who has left this world, departing for the next while leaving someone dear behind.

Though unseen, his message is that he’s always by their side, watching over them—surely many listeners have found encouragement in that sentiment.

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Dear BrideNishino Kana

Kana Nishino “Dear Bride” MV (Short Ver.)

Released in 2016 as Kana Nishino’s 29th single.

Created for a friend who was getting married, it is her first wedding song, with lyrics expressing “words of blessing for the bride” that only a close friend can say.

It’s a heartwarming ballad filled with various emotions—memories with her friend and the heartfelt wish, “I want you to be happy!”

waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Michi Teyu Ku (Overflowing) / Official Video

This is a gem of a love song that Fujii Kaze wrote in March 2024 as the theme for the film “April, Come She Will,” starring Takeru Satoh, which contrasts life’s transience with pure love.

The gentle piano melody is striking, and the song tenderly conveys how the heart becomes fulfilled by letting go of attachment.

In the music video directed by Tomokazu Yamada, Fujii Kaze himself plays a dual role as both an elderly man and a young man, depicting deep love for a mother.

Accompanying life’s precious moments and soothing the soul, this work resonates deeply with those who have experienced heartbreak or parting, or who are struggling with important relationships.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you wish to reflect on yourself while surrendering to the sound of the piano.