Songs that Teach the Value of Life | A Collection of Masterpieces Celebrating the Wonder of Living

I wake upSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch - When I Wake Up

A poignant track with the resonant sound of an acoustic guitar, included on the 2005 album “Kūsō Clip.” It seems like a heartbreak song about lovers who have parted, but it can also be taken as a song for a cherished person who has passed away.

Overlapping with the hollow sense of loss, it may be picturing the preciousness of life.

The simple words expressing the bare fact that “you’re gone” and the sadness that accompanies it echo with pure sorrow.

This song, in which feelings of emptiness and longing well up, invites you to listen while connecting it to your own sense of life.

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A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY

[MUSIC VIDEO] A Cheer Song Dedicated to You / HIPPY

An uplifting anthem that combines the warmth of gently encouraging those who face setbacks and hardships to believe in themselves and move forward, with the strength to give them the courage to rise again.

HIPPY’s soul-stirring vocals resonate deeply with listeners’ hearts.

Included on the album “HomeBase ~Arigatou~,” released in March 2017, this song has been chosen by many professional baseball players as their walk-up music and ranked No.

1 in the 2020 Professional Baseball Players’ Walk-up Song Rankings.

It’s the perfect track for moments when you feel like you might stop chasing your dreams, when you feel anxious or alone, or when you want someone to give you a gentle push.

It will stay close to your heart and give you the courage to take a step toward tomorrow.

Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman

Berry Goodman “Become the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves” Music Video (NHK ‘Minna no Uta’ December 2024–January 2025)

A powerful anthem that finds beauty in staying out of the spotlight.

It carries gratitude for everyone who offers support, the strength to keep going even when unnoticed efforts draw no attention, and a wish to become someone who nourishes another’s heart.

Written for NHK’s “Minna no Uta” broadcast from December 2024 to January 2025, the song is included on the album “Thank You.” Inspired by the words of Tomoshige Yamashita, honorary manager of the Seiryo High School baseball team, its weight and heartfelt message have been soothing many listeners.

When you feel your efforts aren’t rewarded, or when you’re on the verge of losing your sense of purpose, this song will gently stay by your side and give you courage.

The true soundKOKIA

The true sound

This is a song by KOKIA that calls on listeners to tune in to their true inner voice when they feel they’re losing sight of the meaning or purpose of life.

It urges us to face the part of ourselves that gets swept along by a superficial world and to reexamine our fundamental values.

With a translucent vocal and a beautiful piano melody that soaks into the heart, the piece feels like a cry from the depths of the soul.

Included on the album “moment,” released in May 2011, this work stands as a symbol of KOKIA’s musical maturity and has deeply moved many listeners.

It’s a song that offers companionship to those who feel lonely or anxious and are on the verge of losing their sense of purpose, and to anyone seeking a path that is true to themselves.

ElfAdo

[Ado] Elf

Woven with a vibrant, life-affirming voice, the ethereal melody portrays the strength of a solitary soul moving forward.

Ado’s delicate yet passionate expressiveness powerfully sings of life’s pain, inner conflict, and hope.

Set to a lyrical tune, the lyrics reflect a protagonist walking an endless road alone, resonating deeply with listeners.

This song has been selected as the theme for the TBS Friday drama “Who Watched the Peacock’s Dance?” airing from January 2025.

It harmonizes beautifully with the series led by Suzu Hirose, enriching the story’s world even further.

A song that stands beside those searching for their path or facing hardship, it offers the courage to live with strength.

The BeginningONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – The Beginning [Official Music Video]

An empowering anthem that gives a strong push toward a hope-filled future.

Through the protagonist who keeps searching for a reason to move forward, this song gives you the courage to overcome setbacks and hardship.

Featuring ONE OK ROCK’s powerful sound and passionate vocals, this memorable track was released in August 2012 and gained attention as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin.

The film and the song’s worldview harmonize beautifully, movingly depicting the protagonist’s resolve to face the past and take a new step forward.

When you stand at a crossroads in life and feel anxious about the future, listening to this song is sure to give you a supportive push.

If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER "If I Had Lived Alone" MV

A gem of a medium-tempo ballad that vividly portrays the joy and frustration we feel through our connections with others.

Included on SUPER BEAVER’s single “Highlight/Hitoride Ikiteita Naraba,” released in June 2020, this track was chosen as the theme song for the film Water Ribbon, starring Ayami Nakajo.

With delicate instrumentation and an emotive vocal performance, the melody gently sings of the importance of bonds with others and mutual support.

It’s a song that stays close to your heart when you want to reflect on what it means to live true to yourself and to find the courage to overcome setbacks.