[Must read] Songs with great lyrics. Moving songs you’ll want to listen to while reading the lyrics

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
POPS writer/editorKEI
Since discovering music during my school days, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. I have experience writing articles for sites like Utaten. 2000s J-pop and 2010s K-pop were especially the soundtrack of my youth. With the mindset that “good is good,” I enjoy music across genres. Thanks to past work environments and their influence, I was exposed to lots of classic rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), which may have broadened the scope of what I love. At RAG MUSIC, I currently focus on K-pop and J-pop. I strive to edit with a feel for the scene and an eye for hit potential.

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.

[Must Read] Songs with great lyrics. Moving songs you’ll want to listen to while reading the lyrics (31–40)

OrangeSPYAIR

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

OrangeSPYAIR

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.

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Only a single voicerokudenashi

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

Only a single voicerokudenashi

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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Robinsonsupittsu

Spitz / Robinson

Robinsonsupittsu

It was released by Spitz in 1995.

Most of Spitz’s songs are basically poppy and upbeat.

However, Robinson gave me a different impression, with its poignant main melody line, unlike their other signature tracks.

It makes you feel as if you’re reading a fantasy novel, floating softly somewhere in the universe.

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Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīzu

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

Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīzu

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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Once more[ re: ] project

[ re: ] / 'Once Again'

Once more[ re: ] project

[re:] project, formed mainly by Taka from ONE OK ROCK and Shota Shimizu along with artists of their generation, came together with the hope of doing something precisely because the world has fallen into chaos due to COVID-19.

The song they sing carries the hope that, even though we can’t spend time together now—let alone touch—once these days are over, we’ll join hands again.

It’s a track that offers a ray of light to those who tend to lose hope during these dark days.

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