A song themed around letters. A popular letter song.
Compared to the past, we write and receive letters far less often nowadays.
Still, letters have their own charm, and I think they’re a wonderful way to convey your feelings.
Precisely because of the times we live in, there may be many things that come across better in a letter.
This time, I’ll be introducing songs with the theme of “letters.”
There are many kinds of letters—thank-you notes, love letters, letters to your future self—so there are all sorts of “letter songs.”
Just hearing the word “letter” makes it feel like something filled with heartfelt emotions, doesn’t it?
Since there are letter songs for many different situations, I hope you’ll find a favorite.
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A song themed around letters. Popular letter songs (31–40)
A Letter to YouKuwata Keisuke
It was released in 2016 as Keisuke Kuwata’s 17th single.
It served as the theme song for the film “Gold Medal Man,” which was directed, written, and starred in by Teruyoshi Uchimura.
There’s a story that Uchimura, believing that only Kuwata could provide the film’s theme song, sent him a handwritten letter along with the film’s DVD.
It’s a cheer song for those chasing their dreams, and its gentle melody wraps the frustration of setbacks, turning it into a classic that lifts listeners’ spirits.
LetterMs. OOJA
This song is included on Ms.OOJA’s sixth single, “My Way,” which was released in 2012.
The lyrics were written by Ms.OOJA, and the track was used as the image song for the first anniversary of JR Hakata City and the full opening of the Kyushu Shinkansen.
The lyrics are moving, as they convey the feeling of simply being grateful when someone important is by your side.
It also reaffirms the value of a letter as a way to honestly say thank you.
Light Blue Letterabe shizue
A song by Shizue Abe released on September 25, 1973.
The lyrics portray a woman’s loneliness and love as she writes a letter to her lover who lives far away.
The lyrics were written by Yū Aku, the music was composed by Takashi Miki, and the guitar is performed by Claude Ciari.
I’ll write a letter.JUDY AND MARY
This is the 17th major single by the rock band JUDY AND MARY, released on November 11, 1998.
A music video was also produced.
The lyric booklet features a handwritten “Thank you” by YUKI.
Dear John Lennon,Magokoro Burazāzu
The 14th single by Magokoro Brothers, released on June 21, 1996.
The lyrics contain a message to John Lennon, who had already passed away by the time the singer became a fan, and are written like a letter to him.
A song themed around letters. Popular letter songs (41–50)
willCocco
A B-side track from Cocco’s major debut single “Countdown,” released on March 21, 1997.
Despite being a B-side, it was also included on a best-of album.
As the title suggests, the lyrics read like a message in a will.
Love letterHamada Masatoshi
This piece features lyrics penned by broadcast writer Kosei Takasu, set to music by his close friend Tamio Okuda.
Released in November 2012 as a bonus with the magazine SWITCH, it appeared as a solo track by Masatoshi Hamada.
It’s a memorable number whose lyrics depict dreams and friendship, evoking images of Downtown in their younger days.
The work conjures vivid, realistic scenes—the smell of the curtain, the sounds backstage—and anyone who’s ever thrown themselves headlong toward a goal will likely see themselves in it.
It’s a pop-rock song whose story recalls nights spent talking about dreams with old friends, touching the heart with a warmth tinged with a gentle poignancy.