[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 songs you’ll want to listen to while reading the lyrics (51–60)
EnchantedSaucy Dog
With its heartfelt message and deep sense of empathy, “Mahou ni Kakerarete” is a gentle, love-themed ballad from Saucy Dog.
Expressing gratitude and affection for a cherished person, the song’s calm melody and soft vocals soothe the listener’s heart.
Its delicate choice of words feels as if it’s standing beside the listener, and it will especially resonate with those in love.
Through music, it reminds us anew of the power of love that blossoms in everyone’s heart.
Marigoldaimyon
Aimyon’s “Marigold” has an unforgettable, striking chorus.
It’s a song with a subtly nostalgic melody, drawn in by Aimyon’s calm voice.
Packed with words that feel like summer season terms, it’s a refreshing summer love song.
You can almost see marigold flowers swaying in the wind.
These are lyrics you’ll want to savor carefully on your own.
Name of the FlowerBUMP OF CHICKEN
The rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN’s 2007 release “Hana no Na” was used as the theme song for the film Always: Sunset on Third Street 2 and became a hit.
Its guitar arpeggios and lyrics that portray deep emotions offer a moving experience.
A hallmark of the song is how it depicts the invisible bonds between people and the specialness of a chosen love through the motif of a “flower.” Listening to it may bring back memories of someone important you had forgotten.
Spring Dayaimyon
When it comes to distilling the unadorned breaths and atmospheres of everyday life into words without embellishment, isn’t it fair to say no one surpasses her? The lyrics, which strike a perfect balance between vivid, scene-painting descriptions and unpretentious feelings for “you,” sketch a modest happiness between two people—something perhaps only she could capture.
Moreover, as it served as the theme song for the 2019 film Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~, it weaves in expressions that evoke the Nohara family, the main characters of Crayon Shin-chan, making it an ideal track for savoring her unfathomable expressive power.
[Must-Read] Songs with Great Lyrics: Moving Tracks You’ll Want to Listen to While Reading the Lyrics (61–70)
Long DreamYU-KI
YUKI, who once made her mark as the vocalist of JUDY AND MARY and later began working as a solo singer.
Her distinctive voice is captivating, and she’s released many songs with catchy, easy-to-listen-to melodies that really stick with you! The fairy-tale-like intro that evokes a storybook world is especially cute, isn’t it? In contrast to the cheerful mood of the song, the lyrics carry a certain sense of poignancy.
As it turns out, this song is said to be dedicated to YUKI’s son, who sadly departed for heaven at a very young age.
The lyrics aren’t expressed in a straightforward way, so interpretations may vary, but within the sadness you can also read a hopeful message to her son—and to those of us left behind.
Loser to the MoonShiina Ringo
This is a track from the album “Shōso Strip.” Her songs have a distinctive worldview, and the lyrics of this one are uniquely striking as well.
I can relate to the part where she sings about her wishes for herself.
The other tracks on this album are excellent too, so be sure to give them a listen.
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ (10 years after Ver.)Honma Meiko (Kayano Ai) Anjou Naruko (Toumatsu Haruka) Tsurumi Chiriko (Hayami Saori)
ZONE’s classic song “Secret Base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~” once served as the theme for the drama Kids War 3 and became a major topic of conversation.
Ten years after ZONE released the original, a version sung by the anime’s voice cast was chosen as the ending theme for Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day.
The lyrics depict a farewell at summer’s end.
The poignant words set to a gentle, ballad-like melody beautifully complemented the stories of both the drama and the anime.
The nostalgic lyrics are woven from lovely phrases that resonate deeply with the heart.