The power of words. A special feature on Vocaloid songs with great lyrics

I’m telling you to shut up and play rock!Nekodate Kotatsu

I’m telling you to just shut up and do rock! (YouTube ver.) – Hatsune Miku / DO THE ROCK! – Hatsune Miku

A soul-stirring cry powered by an energetic rock sound.

This track by Nekoyakata Kotatsu was released in June 2024.

It’s a work infused with a pure yearning for rock, characterized by powerful guitar riffs and catchy melodies.

Its straightforward sonic presence resonated with many listeners.

Perfect for those who want to rekindle their passion for the band scene—and for music itself.

Ready to awaken the rock star within?

Scary thingsNEW!Nio

Scary Things / Nio feat. Kagamine Rin

This is a track where Kagamine Rin’s earnest vocals hit you straight in the heart.

Created by Vocaloid producer Nio, it was released in December 2025.

Over a pop-leaning sound, it weaves together the fear that lurks behind everyday life and the strength to keep moving while carrying it.

Rather than erasing fear, its message—accepting it as a part of yourself that keeps you alive—resonates deeply.

Written specifically for Crypton’s official “Kagamine Rin & Len 18th Anniversary” project, this song is sure to gently nudge you forward when you’re feeling lost or tempted to stop.

Flying in the skyNoz.

Noz. – “Sora o Tobu” (Fly in the Sky) / Kagamine Rin

It’s a song that lifts your spirits.

Created by Noz., it was released in January 2025.

The piece stands out for Kagamine Rin’s straightforward vocals and its bright, expansive soundscape.

The lyrics—inspired by the Studio Ghibli film Kiki’s Delivery Service—reflect a girl’s yearning for freedom and her adventurous spirit as she takes to the skies.

You’ll likely relate to the way she moves toward the future, carrying both anxieties and hopes.

Highly recommended for anyone ready to take a new step forward!

starGreat Desert Wave New

Star / Hatsune Miku, Megurine Luka, Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, MEIKO, KAITO

A festive track sung all at once by six Vocaloids.

Composed by Namahashin (Dabakuha Arata), it was released in October 2025.

Created as an original song for Leo/need in “Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat.

Hatsune Miku.” It features a hybrid sound that fuses guitar rock with EDM, and the full-ensemble choral work is nothing short of breathtaking.

The lyrics carry the message that “everyone is a star on this planet.” Highly recommended for those who keep running toward their dreams and goals!

Scrap Asobasestatement; report; hearsay

Scrap It! / Kaai Yuki

This is a work packed with a powerful message.

Created by Ihakushi, it was released in August 2024.

Over the heated track-making, Yuki Kaai’s innocent vocals resonate.

The lyrics, infused with a sharp gaze at contemporary society, the creative scene, and internet culture, are sure to strike deep in listeners’ hearts.

Thanks to those hard-hitting words, you’ll feel like, “I’m going to do it too.” Be sure to turn up the volume and give it a listen.

More than regression, it's a human, cute, and catastrophic life!!!ǢǪ

ǢǪ – More than regression, a human, cute, and catastrophic life!!!

An emo, alternative number that grabs your heart with the sheer impulse to live.

It’s a work by the Vocaloid producer ǢǪ, included in the compilation album “Eingebrannt,” releasing in August 2025.

The blend of its raw, rugged sound with the earnest vocals of StarDust Infinity is irresistible.

The lyrics depict a longing for the brilliance of life—so intense it borders on ruin—guided by visceral sensations like cells and a beating heart.

The repeated cries feel like a soul laid bare, and listening to it makes your chest burn.

On nights when your heart is a mess with uncontrollable emotions, immerse yourself in this world.

HELLO, NEW WORLD!Teary Planet

HELLO, NEW WORLD! / Megurine Luka

A work brimming with anticipation for a new world, posing questions to a self that has been traveling for so long.

Set to a track by Teary Planet, releasing in January 2025.

It’s an original song written for the collaboration event between the mobile game “Crash Fever” and Hatsune Miku.

The lyrics are striking for their call to one’s past self and their message about the importance of having an identity.

They depict the radiance of the world reached at the end of a long journey.

Its grand, rock-flavored sound and positive message are perfect for anyone ready to take a new step forward.