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 moving, heartfelt anthem of encouragement (41–50).
Silent majorityKeyakizaka46
This is the debut single by the idol group Keyakizaka46, who also made headlines for relaunching as Sakurazaka46 in October 2020.
With lyrics that carry a powerful message—distinct from typical idol songs—and tightly synchronized, almost militaristic choreography, it made a striking impact on the J-pop scene.
The lyrics, which question whether it’s really acceptable to let society box in your dreams and true feelings—and insist that now is the time to speak up and follow your own path—convey a strong sense of resolve that surely resonated not only with younger listeners but with many others as well.
It’s a song that asks what it means to live, and it transcends the usual boundaries of idol music.
forgotten bloomGARNET CROW
This is a song used in the anime Detective Conan.
We all sometimes go through heartbreaking farewells—losing someone we love, or facing a pain so deep it feels like it could crush us.
At times, the anguish can shake our very sense of self, making us think we’re nothing without that person.
In those moments, this song doesn’t deny your sadness; it gently accepts it and lets you simply feel.
The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46
Nogizaka46’s 16th single, released in 2016.
The lyrics were written by Yasushi Akimoto.
It’s a song about the end of a love.
This masterpiece reminds us of a simple truth of life: every ending is the beginning of something new.
It’s a track that will surely help you look forward during tough times.
The bittersweet melody and refreshing band sound make it a very pleasant listen.
To all living thingsMoriyama Naotaro
A renowned masterpiece by Naotaro Moriyama that begins with a male chorus.
It’s a captivating song featuring the image of a young man standing on vast land and singing, with overwhelming vocal expressiveness and carefully chosen words carried by a folk-song melody.
It’s a beautiful and majestic piece that earnestly confronts life itself, offering a glimpse into the roots of Moriyama’s humorous worldview and his sensibility as a poet.
Song of TimeTeshima Aoi
A song used as the theme for the film Tales from Earthsea.
It nobly expresses the beauty and transience of life.
This song reminds us that from birth to death, there truly is a single life.
When you feel worn out by something, why not stop for a moment and simply listen?
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
For many people, living for someone else is what gives life meaning.
A song that seems to speak for those feelings is Motohiro Hata’s “Himawari no Yakusoku” (Promise of a Sunflower).
Released in 2014, the song was used as the theme for the 3D CG animated film STAND BY ME Doraemon and has also appeared in various commercials.
When someone precious to you is happy, you’re happy too; when they’re sad, you feel sad as well.
The song portrays the deep happiness found in spending ordinary days laughing and crying together with someone important.
The meaning of life isn’t limited to oneself.
The time you weave with someone dear can itself become your reason for living.
made-to-orderRADWIMPS
It’s a song they released in 2008.
RADWIMPS’s “Song of Life” is a piece whose gentleness extends beyond sheer power, isn’t it? I feel like Yojiro Noda’s magical words in this track unravel the value and meaning of our existence here.
He explicitly said that this song is a dialogue with God, but when I wonder who exactly is placing the “order-made,” I find the strength to keep living welling up again.
