Songs that Teach the Value of Life | A Collection of Masterpieces Celebrating the Wonder of Living
We all think we understand the weight of the words “Cherish life,” but not many of us consciously make time in our daily lives to reflect on what life truly means.
In this article, we introduce songs that help us rediscover the preciousness of life.
We’ve gathered a variety of tracks that teach us the importance of “life” and “living”: not only songs that directly take life as their theme, but also those that give us hope to live and convey the wonders of being alive.
Take a moment to pause and think about the value of life—and listen to these timeless songs that offer just such a moment.
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Songs That Teach the Value of Life | A Collection of Masterpieces That Convey the Wonder of Living (61–70)
rainbow-coloredayaka
It’s a rousing anthem whose powerful, life-giving vocals and warm, embracing melodies resonate deep in the heart.
It gently paints the strength to overcome any hardship and the hopeful future that awaits beyond.
The lyrics, which speak to the new vistas revealed through painful experiences and the importance of moving forward step by step, stay close to the listener and give them courage.
Ayaka’s 13th single was newly written in June 2014 as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Hanako and Anne.” This work is an encouraging message song that speaks to everyone standing at a crossroads in life, feeling anxiety or uncertainty.
It’s a track we especially hope will reach those taking a new step forward or harboring vague worries about the future.
youyuzuki
One of the background music tracks from the work Higurashi When They Cry, which began as a computer game and was later adapted into a TV anime, is “you.” It was originally an instrumental piece with the piano carrying the main melody, but it was later sung by Yuzuki and gained great popularity as the image song for Shion Sonozaki, one of the characters.
The lyrics are heartbreaking, wishing that a loved one who has gone missing is safe somewhere under the same sky.
It’s a number that ultimately conveys the strength to keep living without abandoning hope, no matter how deep the despair.
SEIMEIyuzu
“SEIMEI” was released in 2019 as Yuzu’s 15th single and drew attention as it was also used in a Nippon Life commercial.
As the title suggests—meaning “life”—the song celebrates the wonder of living, conveying the idea that the light of life passed down from our ancestors to us should now be handed off like a baton to the future.
From the lyrics, you sense that everyone is supported by something unseen and immense, and that the limits we can’t seem to cross are often ones we set ourselves.
It offers a perspective that makes you realize the preciousness of life—one that can be easy to overlook.
Letter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki
A beloved classic by Angela Aki, featuring heartwarming lyrics sung as a message from one’s grown-up self to their 15-year-old self.
Released in September 2008, the song was selected as the required piece for the junior high division of the NHK National School Music Competition and has been widely performed in chorus, especially by children.
With a simple yet powerful arrangement of piano and vocals, it cheers on the self who strives in both the future and the past.
It’s also highly popular as a graduation song, resonating not only with adults but also with kids in the midst of their youth.
It’s a track that’s sure to touch the hearts of adults weary from daily work and house chores.
Moon CryingKōda Kumi
This is a song I really want you to listen to together with the music video.
It expresses the feelings of a woman who has lost someone dear to her.
It portrays the pain and the emotions you only realize after someone is gone, as well as the regret of not being honest back then.
It’s a number that teaches you the importance of life, helps you think about what path will leave you without regrets, encourages you to move forward, and shows you what truly matters to you right now.
White lilies for your birthdayFukuyama Masaharu
Masaharu Fukuyama’s “On Your Birthday, Pure White Lilies” captivates many with a melody and lyrics that convey the preciousness of life and resonate deeply in the heart.
It is a song that weaves gratitude to one’s parents together with beautiful memories of days gone by.
As it rejoices in being born and expresses thanks to the parents who raised us, it reminds us of the importance of family bonds.
Fukuyama’s gentle vocals quietly grace the celebration of a special day, warmly enveloping the listener’s heart.
This song gently conveys a message of empathy and hope that transcends generations, touching listeners from junior high school students to adults.
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“glow” is an emotionally charged expression of the sorrow of losing someone dear.
This song is a collaboration between Vocaloid producer keeno and singer Gurutamin, and it’s also known as the theme song for the drama Aozora no Tamago.
It’s a passionate mid-tempo ballad that depicts someone gazing at a sunset while thinking of a loved one.
The dramatic rises and falls in pitch beautifully convey the wavering of the heart.
Another highlight is its intricate use of metaphor.
