A catchy tune that sounds familiar
There are quite a few songs we often hear—commercial jingles, theme songs, tracks that go viral on social media, and timeless classics—without actually knowing their titles.
Many of us have probably experienced that thrill of carefully listening from the intro, and then, when the chorus hits, realizing, “I know this song!”
In this article, we’ll introduce many of those “songs you’ve heard somewhere before.”
If you’ve been feeling that nagging “I can hum it, but I don’t know what it’s called…” sensation, this is definitely for you.
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Catchy, familiar-sounding songs (41–50)
force majeureVaundy
This song, with its stylish hip-hop track and languid rap, was featured in a Spotify commercial.
If you listen to the radio often or regularly check the viral charts on Spotify or Apple Music, you’ve probably heard it.
I’ve heard that Vaundy analyzes trending songs quite a bit when producing, and this track was created that way too.
The blend of sleek hip-hop with a moderately catchy vocal part feels great—an upbeat, feel-good tune you can really get into.
STAY TUNESuchmos
Suchmos’s “STAY TUNE,” which skyrocketed nationwide after being featured in a Honda commercial.
The lyrics laid over its urban, upbeat party tune are pretty sharp-tongued—reminiscent of Jamiroquai’s funky, socially satirical sound.
It’s irresistibly catchy—once you hear it, you won’t forget it—and the addictive pull makes you want to play it on repeat.
One Last KissUtada Hikaru
A digital-only single by singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada, who made a sensational debut at the tender age of 15 and has since released many major hits.
Written as the theme song for Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, the final installment of the Rebuild of Evangelion film series for which she has provided theme songs since 2007, the track features Utada’s signature rhythmic melody and an exceptional arrangement that builds depth and richness as it progresses.
Evoking a catharsis befitting the end of a grand story, it’s a fitting piece to close out a work that has captivated fans for many years.
Summer SongYUI
A refreshing song perfect for summer! Back in high school, I have fond memories of practicing hard to play YUI’s songs on acoustic guitar.
I couldn’t hold the barre chords at first, but after practicing over and over, I finally managed to play them.
YUI’s songs are great for practicing acoustic guitar!
A Long, Short FestivalShiina Ringo
A song by Ringo Sheena that became the theme for Coca-Cola’s 2015 summer campaign.
While it’s crafted as a summery dance tune, it also carries an atmosphere that evokes a gently serene “Japanese summer,” perhaps thanks to its uniquely literary lyrics.
Nostalgia nestled within pop that makes your body sway on its own—no wonder it captivates listeners.
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
It was written by RADWIMPS as an insert song for director Makoto Shinkai’s animated film Your Name., and because Shinkai was already a fan of the band, they were asked to handle all of the film’s music.
The song’s title, Zenzenzense, is striking and gives an impression that makes it easy to catch the rhythm, and the music video carries that title image forward, resulting in a fun production featuring ninjas, peasants, and band members in kimono.
KanadeSukima Suichi
One song widely known as a graduation anthem is Kanade.
Released by Sukima Switch in 2004, it’s one of their signature tracks.
You’ve probably heard it somewhere—that’s no surprise! It’s often played during graduation season, and it’s also been used as an insert song in the film Rough, the ending theme for Nettō Kōshien, and in various commercials.
It was even performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, so chances are you’ve heard it at some point.
Its bittersweet, moving melody makes you lean in and listen almost without realizing it.
