Recommended ballads for men: classic songs about love, encouragement, and youth.
When you’ve had your heart broken, reached a turning point in life, or are struggling with something…
In times like these, many people want to listen to a touching ballad that stays close to the heart, or belt one out at karaoke, don’t they?
But even when we say “ballad,” there are all kinds: songs with lyrics about love, ones that feel like an anthem cheering on your life, and others that evoke youthful days.
The musical styles vary too—pieces featuring the beautiful tones of piano and strings, rock ballads with a full band sound, and acoustic numbers with just a guitar and voice.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of ballads—picked from among the many out there—that we especially recommend for men!
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Recommended ballads for men: Classic songs about love, encouragement, and youth (111–120)
My Gift To YouCHEMISTRY
It’s one of CHEMISTRY’s classic songs.
A beautiful ballad with uniquely pure vocals and harmonies.
The lyrics sing not about visible gifts, but about the invisible ones—human kindness and warmth.
It’s a song that lets you truly feel the power of music.
Your FriendWEAVER
It’s a warm, encouraging song that gives you a push as you walk toward your dreams.
It’s a track by the three-piece piano rock band WEAVER, released in 2010 as their fifth single.
The piano’s tone has a charm that makes you want to keep listening forever.
It was chosen as the support song for the 89th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament and became a hot topic.
my nameback number
For those recovering from heartbreak, I recommend listening to “Boku no Namae wo.” It’s performed by back number, the band behind many iconic ballads.
The song was written for the film Wolf Girl and Black Prince, and its lyrics portray a character’s anxiety and fear about falling in love.
Even if you haven’t seen the movie, it’s easy to empathize with, so give it a listen first.
Its slow tempo also makes it a great choice for karaoke beginners.
snow jamRin Oto
Over a laid-back track, overflowing feelings ride the lyrics, and a happy ending awaits at the end.
The rapper who sings this song, Rin-ne, apparently first made a name for himself as a battle MC! But his vibe in battles is a complete 180 from this track—here, he’s singing about a super sweet, blissful romance.
While expressing his feelings for his girlfriend, the song also paints everyday, ordinary scenes, which makes it feel really relatable.
It carries an atmosphere that seems to reflect modern youth culture, making it a song you’ll especially want to hear right now.
PuzzleKEYTALK
KEYTALK is a four-piece rock band named after their desire to create music as if conversing through musical scales.
“Puzzle,” included on their eighth album DANCEJILLION, is a self-cover of a song they originally wrote for the audition program THE IDOL BAND BOY’S BATTLE.
Its lyrics evoke a sentimental love story that many listeners may find overlaps with their own experiences.
Featuring a delicate piano sound, the ensemble forms a poignant, lyrical ballad.
Love SongGReeeeN
This early signature song by GReeeeN is a moving love ballad that expresses straightforward affection.
The lyrics, which include the memorable message “I’ll stay with you even when we grow old,” make it perfect as a wedding song.
The chorus, in particular, has a melody that’s great for belting out at karaoke.
The key is a bit high, but I recommend singing it in the original key even if it’s a little tough.
Picture someone special and give it your all when you sing.
powder snowRemioromen
Although it was released in 2005, it’s still a classic and popular choice for karaoke.
Because it was used as an insert song in the drama “1 Litre of Tears,” just reading the lyrics brings back the story of the show and moves you to tears.
Above all, the intensity of the feelings for the “you” in the lyrics is truly striking, and by projecting your own loved one onto that “you,” you can immerse yourself even more emotionally.
While it’s a karaoke staple, the chorus is crafted so you can belt it out with power—so go ahead and give it a bold try!