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

Living thingsNEW!Kasamura Tōta

Living Beings / feat. GUMI

A ballad that quietly questions the gravity and sanctity of living.

Created by Vocaloid producer Tota Kasamura, released in February 2026.

Its simple arrangement—just GUMI’s vocals and piano—allows every word to land straight and clear.

While portraying life and the self as small and fragile, it underscores the importance of the modest happiness one can feel precisely because of that.

On nights when you feel alone, or when it’s hard to accept yourself, this piece will gently stay by your side.

Menu Under the Railway Overpassaruku hito

Menu Under the Overpass / Walking Person feat. Hatsune Miku

A Vocaloid song set in a corner of the city.

Its delicate melody and subtly nostalgic lyrics resonate with the heart.

Created by Aruku Hito, the track was released in August 2024.

The brisk rhythm and Hatsune Miku’s vocals vividly capture both the loneliness and the hope of urban life.

Every sound is so pleasant that you just want to keep listening.

It’s a song that gently stays by the side of anyone feeling worn out by everyday life.

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!

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?

I thought I wanted to go to that mountain.NEW!shi-ran

I thought I wanted to go to that mountain – Hatsune Miku

This is a work by Vocaloid producer Shīran, released in January 2026.

It’s a pop tune where the buoyant tones of piano and woodwinds intertwine.

The layered sounds and sense of drive feel great and draw you in.

The lyrics portray a pure longing and impulse to “reach that place visible in the distance,” evoking a hope that feels like your view opening up.

If you’re interested in creative activities, give it a listen.

Scrap Asobaseihakushi

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.

stardai baku ha shin

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!