A song with gentle lyrics that warm the heart

Before the end credits.Hirai Dai

Dai Hirai / Before the End Credits (Lyric Video)

Hirai Dai’s heartwarming voice delivers songs wrapped in gentleness.

The lyrics, carefully weaving together the sorrow of parting and feelings of gratitude, leave a strong impression.

As they look back on past memories, you can feel a determination to face forward and move on.

Released digitally in May 2024, this track is also included on the album “HOPE / WISH.” Its sound—an exquisite fusion of pop and acoustic—conveys a cozy warmth.

It’s the perfect song for those who have experienced a farewell with someone important or who want to express gratitude to someone.

Wrapped in Hirai Dai’s warm vocals, your heart, too, is sure to be gently healed.

SEASONSInagaki Goro

SEASONS

This is a track by Goro Inagaki that gently portrays changes in relationships and emotions, themed around the shifting seasons.

Written specifically for him by TENDRE, it features a mellow vibe and distinctive chord progressions.

Released in August 2024 as his first new song in about six years, it evokes a sense of wistfulness for what’s been lost and moments that have passed, while also conveying a strong, forward-looking resolve.

Perfect for times when you want to relax and let the music carry you.

Inagaki’s gentle vocals wrap you in a warmth that sinks deep into the heart.

It’s true.Natsunose

Hontoudayo feat. Saku Hanamoto [Hontoudayo – Natsunose]

A piece by Natsunose distinguished by its gentle piano melody and delicate strings.

Saku Hanamoto’s soft vocals tenderly envelop the small joys found in everyday life and the feelings we have for someone special.

Included on the album “What on Earth Happened?” and released in May 2024, the track sparked buzz mainly on social media and generated a major response, surpassing 3 million views on YouTube.

With a warm atmosphere that seems to quietly accept your pain, it will gently accompany those who wish to heal a wounded heart or face their own emotions.

Embraced by the windTeshima Aoi

Aoi Teshima – Embraced by the Wind (Official Video)

Many people find that Aoi Teshima’s whisper-soft singing voice alone soothes the heart.

This track’s warm, classically tinged melody—woven from piano and strings—gently wraps around the listener.

And the lyrics’ determination to face forward despite inner conflict will surely resonate with many.

Scheduled for release in July 2025, it was originally a commercial song, and because its worldview aligned with the film “The Town with Storehouses,” it was also chosen as the theme song.

It’s a piece that lightens the heart when you’re feeling lost.

I want to be kinder.Saitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito – I Want to Be Kind [Music Video]

This is a work by Kazuyoshi Saito, notable for its arrangement that opens with a guitar riff using delay.

Released in November 2011 and widely known as the theme song for the high-rated TV drama “Kaseifu no Mita,” it has reached a broad audience.

While feeling the emptiness of a self-centered way of living, the lyrics—wishing to make a loved one smile—portray a complex mix of melancholy and kindness.

Believing it’s not an era without love, the voice that clumsily yet earnestly cries out “I want to be stronger” pierces the heart.

When you feel frustrated with a reality that won’t go your way, this emotional rock tune is sure to offer warm companionship.

Children of the SunBEGIN

Children of the Sun

This is a song by BEGIN that paints a nostalgic scene reminiscent of summer vacations from childhood.

Its gentle acoustic sound, imbued with the breeze of Okinawa, and the soft vocals perfectly match memories of those carefree days spent running around.

From the lyrics, you can clearly imagine a straightforward wish for peace: if only everyone could keep a childlike, pure heart, there would be no conflict.

The song was included on the album “GLIDER,” released in March 1991, and later selected for the best-of compilation “BEGIN BEST 1990-2000,” making it a fan favorite.

When you’re worn out by the noise of daily life, listening to this track will warm your heart and bring you a sense of calm.

canaryYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Canary

Released in August 2020, this gentle, heartwarming ballad closes out the landmark album STRAY SHEEP, which set the record of selling over two million copies.

It affirms the distance that unexpectedly came between people and the bewilderment of a changing everyday life, while portraying the resolve to keep moving forward through the image of birds letting their songs ring out.

The song was also chosen as the theme for NHK’s documentary program “Futari no Distance” (Two People’s Distance).

When you find yourself feeling a vague anxiety—wondering, “What’s going to happen from here?”—give it a listen.

It will surely wrap your heart in a softly glowing warmth.