[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 You’ll Want to Listen to While Reading the Lyrics (21–30)
Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi
A song by Kenshi Yonezu released in 2014.
The delicately and carefully crafted lyrics turn everything—such as the joy of having met someone so precious that it feels like a miracle just to hear them say your name, and the frustration of not being able to express your feelings well—into a positive force.
Known for his captivating lyrics, his songs sing about the universal human world that everyone has felt at least once.
belovedRyokushokushakai
A song released by Ryokuoushoku Shakai in August 2019.
It was their first attempt at a film theme song, depicting deep gratitude and love for a cherished person.
Haruko Nagaya’s clear, transparent vocals gently embrace the lyrics, which are imbued with feelings for her mother.
The expressions that evoke the comfort of being protected, along with the awareness of the scars and hardships behind it, truly resonate.
The music video is also distinctive, portraying a “world where time has stopped” that reflects the film’s motifs.
The still poses of the band members leave a strong impression.
This is a recommended track for anyone who wants to connect with the joy of being loved and the feelings you have for someone important.
It will surely stay close to your heart.
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
A SHISHAMO track that struck a chord with people doing their best every day, also featured in a popular NTT Docomo commercial.
It’s included on the album “SHISHAMO 4.” It captures that feeling of working hard day after day, going to school, yet nothing going right and being overwhelmed by a vague sense of unease.
Still, by holding close the hero you envision for yourself and hoping to become that someday, it expresses the resolve to keep trying again tomorrow.
Whether you’re an adult or a child, the bright, poppy melody lifts you up against the everyday anxieties and the days when things just don’t go well.
KanadeSukima Suichi
Though they love each other deeply, they can’t be together.
It’s a painful song, yet the lyrics overflow with love for the other person, moving everyone who hears it.
The heartfelt, warm words convey a poignant longing.
Their signature song “Kanade” is still one that many people find themselves humming, isn’t it? The sound in the chorus links with the lyrics, wrapping you in a great love and sending a shiver through your heart.
Thank youSUPER BEAVER
“Arigatou” is one of SUPER BEAVER’s signature songs.
As a title, “thank you” is pretty common, and in the lyrics the phrase comes up over and over, almost to the point of being persistent.
It might feel clichéd, but this song really makes you reflect on the meaning of “thank you” and makes you want to say it to someone.
It helps you rediscover how precious it is to live each day normally and without incident.
It’s a moving song I’d like people of all generations to hear.
Tears of the MagnoliaStardust Revue
It’s Stardust Revue’s biggest hit.
It’s been covered by various artists and is probably their most well-known song.
The title is poetic, of course, and the lyrics are very romantic and dramatic.
When the person you love disappears from right before your eyes and you can never see them again, you shed tears thinking of them.
A Little Love SongMONGOL800
This classic is probably “the song of youth” for many people.
The album MESSAGE, which includes this track, achieved phenomenal sales for an indie release.
The singer’s clear, soaring voice delivers the memorable chorus line.
It’s a love song spun by a man in plain, unadorned words.