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

MagicMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「Magic」Official Music Video

Released on June 13, 2023, Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s song “Magic” once again showcases the band’s multifaceted talent and broad musical appeal.

Featured on the album ANTENNA and prominently highlighted as the campaign song for Coca-Cola’s Coke STUDIO, the track vividly portrays the complex emotions of youth.

Its profound lyrics and catchy melody resonate deeply with listeners, sprinkling a little magic into everyday moments.

It’s perfect for those who need the courage to face harsh realities, as well as young people seeking freedom and fun.

For anyone spending lonely nights or living through busy days, “Magic” will remind you of hope for tomorrow and the small happinesses in life.

Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīzu

Flower Companyz “Midnight Highway (25th Anniversary Mix)”

Shinya Kousoku (Midnight Highway) is one of the most iconic masterpieces representing Flower Companyz.

Set to a mid-tempo rock sound, the lyrics deliver a message about life and existence that pierces straight to the core.

The phrase repeated in the chorus resonates with listeners all the more because of its simplicity.

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Hane Keisuke

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to clear up (weather)Yorushika

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Non-Credit Opening (Cour 2) / Opening Theme: Yorushika — Haru

Yorushika’s “Haru” is a digital single released on January 5, 2024, and it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.

Its driving band sound is striking, and—as the title suggests—it evokes a scene where a blue sky stretches wide overhead.

The lyrics depict personal emotions and the changing face of nature through weather metaphors like wind, clear skies, and rain.

Its refreshing yet gently poignant musicality is sure to resonate with you.

OrangeSPYAIR

SPYAIR “Orange” Music Video (Theme Song for Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle: The Movie)

Originating from Aichi Prefecture, the rock band SPYAIR’s “Orange,” released on February 14, 2024, has generated major buzz.

The track was selected as the theme song for the popular anime Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle (theatrical film).

Centered on the themes of life’s limited time, farewells, and bonds, it delivers a message that resonates deeply with listeners.

The lyrics, which connect with the anime’s story and emotional scenes, offer courage and hope to take a step into tomorrow.

It’s a song I recommend to anyone at a turning point in life or moving toward their dreams.

Try listening to it under a sunset sky, holding hope for the future.

Blink of YouthShiina Ringo

Ringo Sheena – Blink of Youth

This is a gem of a ballad by Sheena Ringo that delicately depicts the beauty of time as it fleetingly slips away.

Originally written for Chiaki Kuriyama and released in November 2011, it was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Secret Agent Erika.” It was later included on her self-cover album “Gyakuyunyuu: Kouwankyoku,” released in May 2014.

The lyrics, capturing the purity of youth and the irreplaceable value of moments that will never return, pierce the heart.

The warm, acoustic band sound further highlights the song’s poignant emotion with exquisite grace.

It’s a masterpiece that gently stays by your side when, as an adult, you suddenly feel like looking back on the past, or when you find yourself pausing at a major turning point in life.

Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//

DISH// – Sweet Daphne [Official Video]

Jinchoge is a song that expresses gratitude and love that are embarrassing and hard to say out loud in everyday life.

It was released in 2021 by DISH//, a band formed around Takumi Kitamura, who is also active as an actor.

The lyrics and composition were handled by Hattori, the vocalist of Macaroni Empitsu.

Set to a warm band sound highlighted by the bright tones of a brass band, the song conveys gratitude to the parents who raised us.

No matter how hard things get, those special people who gently stay close to your heart become your support, don’t they? It’s a song that delivers honest words to those who have always been on your side and gives you the push to move forward.

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mutō

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Only a single voicerokudenashi

Rokudenashi “Just One Voice” / Rokudenashi – One Voice [Official Music Video]

Rather than giving you a push from behind, it feels like someone quietly sitting beside you and listening…

an emotional piece that gently conveys a tender feeling you can’t quite put into words.

It’s sung by Rokudenashi, a singer who rose to popularity through online activity.

The lyrics and composition are by Vocaloid producer MIMI.

You’ll find yourself captivated by the lightly resonant piano tones and the vocals that intertwine with them.

It’s a message song that makes you think, “Don’t just go along with everyone else—live at your own pace.”

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Araki Jakkan

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