An irreplaceable masterpiece that conveys the meaning of life and the preciousness of existence. A deeply moving song of encouragement.
What does it mean to live, anyway…? Many of us have probably felt that way when things aren’t going well.
“I’m useless.
I can’t accomplish anything…” Sometimes those thoughts leave us feeling lonely or sinking into a helpless slump.
But everyone, without exception, has a reason to live!
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs that offer gentle messages and tips for facing tomorrow.
Please listen to these warm tracks that will quietly stay by your side and comfort your weary heart.
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An irreplaceable masterpiece that conveys the meaning of life and the preciousness of existence. A deeply moving anthem of encouragement (61–70)
TOMORROWMayo Okamoto
It’s Mayo Okamoto’s debut single and the theme song for the drama “Second Chance.” I think many people are holding on every day, trying not to cry even when things are tough.
But this song gently tells you that those tears are never in vain—that it understands the meaning behind them and stays by your side.
Go, you slacker!Saitō Kazuyoshi
The classic song “Susume Namakemono” is presented through a striking live video capturing a young Kazuyoshi Saito.
His languid vocals and the band’s beat gently ease the stiffness from your shoulders, making it a refreshing track.
Songs that push you to work hard and strive are great, but this one’s loose message—let’s take it easy and keep going without forcing ourselves, even if we slack off a bit—brings tears to your eyes and leaves you feeling saved.
In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthMatsuyama Chiharu
It’s a song that powerfully urges us to keep moving forward without looking back, with a big-hearted spirit—like a vast, sprawling land and an endlessly stretching blue sky.
It’s a masterpiece in which Matsuyama’s high-tone voice resonates deep in the heart.
To ponder the meaning of life, we need some room in our hearts.
Song of LifeManakana
An inspiring song about “life,” sung by the twin TV personalities Mana Kana.
It’s a piece where their beautiful harmonies ride over an orchestral arrangement.
It’s by no means a flashy song, but precisely for that reason I want to read the lyrics carefully and take in the message.
It’s a song that helps those born with life reaffirm the joy and irreplaceable value of that life.
Tears of the MagnoliaStardust Revue
This is Stardust Revue’s 25th single, released in 1993.
It’s a song about parting that brings tears to your eyes.
Yet it’s not simply sad; I think it’s a very gentle piece that brings back warm memories of each person’s loved ones.
The piano and Nemoto’s high-tone vocals match the mood of the song exquisitely, making it a true classic.
to liveZa Kuromaniyonzu
For The Cro-Magnons, Ikiru marked their first drama tie-in song in three years.
The drama 3-nen A-gumi: Ima kara Minasan wa, Hitojichi Desu depicted people striving to live earnestly as hostages over a limited span of ten days.
The driving sound and Hiroto Kōmoto’s urgent vocals seem to speak to what it means to “live.”
Something CertainOda Kazumasa
A cover video of a song used in a commercial, whose vocals and lyrics moved people across Japan.
It’s a track that carries countless irreplaceable memories, making them feel as if they’re appearing right before your eyes even now.
It’s a masterpiece you’ll want to listen to while thinking of someone dear and cherished memories—one that gently supports us as we look back on the history of our lives and step forward into the future.