[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 (11–20)
SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism

“Subtitle” portrays someone trying to convey a love so tender it feels like it might melt away.
Released in 2022 by the nationally renowned band Official HIGE DANDism, the song captures a wintertime romance, tinged with a certain loneliness.
Many can relate to the poignant feeling of wanting to speak your truth but not quite being able to.
It’s a winter ballad with a sweeping build that nestles close to that heart-warming, burning feeling of love.
Listen closely to the message carried by Satoshi Fujihara’s clear yet powerful vocals.
treasure holderAina ji Endo

A song characterized by the warm tones and heartfelt lyrics woven by Aina the End.
Released in February 2024 as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Sayonara Maestro: My Father and My Passion,” Aina’s distinctive husky voice gently wraps feelings of gratitude, farewell, and stepping into the future.
It strikingly captures the bond with loved ones and the complex emotions that arise when standing at life’s crossroads.
With words that stay close to the heart and a warm melody, it will quietly give you a push when you face a turning point in life or experience a farewell with someone dear.
bouquetback number

Wouldn’t the moment this song truly resonates be when it’s gifted to you by the person you love most? In this back number track, it portrays the desire to bundle up overflowing love for a precious partner—like a bouquet—and offer it to them, along with the wish to keep spending the future together.
It’s perfect as a present for a proposal or when you want to express renewed gratitude for your relationship.
Hearing the straightforward, sincere feelings—like those of the man in the lyrics—there’s hardly anyone whose heart wouldn’t be moved.
rootKing Gnu

A heartwarming mid-tempo ballad that, while understated, powerfully captures the will to live.
This King Gnu masterpiece gently portrays the dignity of quietly persevering without seeking the spotlight and the feelings for a loved one through the symbolic motif of “roots.” Carried by beautiful piano and string melodies, it weaves in choir parts reminiscent of a nursery rhyme and oriental-inspired arrangements, brilliantly expressing the flow of time and values that never change.
Released digitally in October 2024, the song was written as the theme for TBS’s Sunday drama “The Diamond Sleeping in the Sea.” It’s a perfect track for anyone who wishes to be someone’s support and to walk forward together with someone precious.
Nameless PoemMr.Children

This is “Namonaki Uta,” Mr.Children’s 10th single, released in 1996.
It’s arguably one of their signature songs.
While it can be heard as a love song, it’s a track that invites many interpretations depending on the listener.
It has resonated with so many people that it still hasn’t lost its luster.
The swell of emotion right before the final chorus is especially moving.


