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

Walk onORANGE RANGE

I tried singing ORANGE RANGE’s “Walk on” with a friend.

Speaking of ORANGE RANGE, they have a lot of upbeat songs, but this one is a ballad.

What’s more, it’s a motivational song that sings about the feelings of a protagonist chasing their dreams.

It’s often performed live in an acoustic version and is a hidden favorite among fans.

The most beautiful meNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima – The Most Beautiful Me (2011 LIVE)

This song was used as an insert track for the TBS Friday drama “Unubore Deka.” I remember watching with interest because Mika Nakashima herself appeared in it, playing the role of the protagonist Tomoya Nagase’s ex-girlfriend.

The song honestly expresses a woman’s desire that everyone can relate to: wanting others to see her at her most beautiful.

PRIDEImai Miki

PRIDE – Miki Imai (Full)

Miki Imai’s biggest hit song.

The lyrics and music were written by her husband, Tomoyasu Hotei.

The straightforward feelings for a loved one are expressed through a simple and beautiful melody and lyrics.

The first verse sings of love in a simple way, but by the second verse the content becomes much deeper.

The more you listen, the easier it becomes to understand the meaning of love in this song.

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StoryAI

AI – Story

AI’s “Story” is a song that makes you want to treasure the important people by your side even more.

Released in 2005, it has been tied up with various media, including serving as the theme song for the Japanese version of the Disney film Big Hero 6.

It expresses a desire to cherish and protect everything about someone special—their smile, their heart, their life.

These love-filled lyrics mirror the feelings you’d want to send to everyone you care about—partners, family, friends.

For those going through tough times, it can also make you feel that you’re not alone.

This song accompanies people in every moment—happy or sad—always staying close.

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SAKI

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Since that day you’ve been gone…Acid Black Cherry

Acid Black Cherry “Since That Day You’ve Been Gone” MV

Acid Black Cherry’s masterpiece, “Kimi ga Inai, Ano Hi Kara…” This song is themed around the Great East Japan Earthquake.

It portrays the feelings of a man who keeps searching tirelessly into the night for his beloved, swept away by the tsunami.

The identity of the “you” in the song changes depending on the listener.

For yasu, who sings it, “you” is undoubtedly the fans.

It’s a track through which you can feel yasu’s noble character and kindness—his deep care for his fans above all, no matter the circumstances.

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GuildBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN "Guild"

A masterpiece that deeply questions the meaning of life and one’s own worth has been making waves.

The ballad released by BUMP OF CHICKEN in November 2006 is a work that expresses the self by likening life to a “job.” Its meticulously crafted guitar riffs and delicate vocals weave a melody that gently stays with the listener, evoking profound empathy.

The piece was also developed as a puppet-theater DVD, with band members serving as voice actors, expanding its world beyond music.

This is a song especially for those searching for what it means to live true to themselves, or for anyone feeling worn out by daily life.

canaryGLAY

Canaria (GLAY) With Lyrics (Karaoke) [Sung by an Unknown Singer]

GLAY is a four-piece rock band that has set numerous milestones in Japan’s rock scene and continues to perform actively today.

Their song “Canaria,” included on their major-label third album BELOVED, is said to be a number for which bassist JIRO created the prototype in just five minutes.

The lyrics evoke feelings of nostalgia for changing environments and youthful days over time, likely prompting many listeners to reflect on their own lives with a wistful sentiment.

With its airy arrangement and catchy melody, it’s a hidden gem that feels wonderfully comfortable.

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Hoshino Takashi

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