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

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.

Resolution on the Seventh DayUVERworld

UVERworld “Determination on the 7th Day vol.02”

Based on a scene seen in a dream, this moving song questions the fragility of life and the meaning of living.

It speaks as if to remind us that “even in an imperfect state, people can find happiness” and that “change can begin right at this very moment.” Released in June 2014 as UVERworld’s 26th single, it was also included on the album Ø CHOIR and reached No.

2 on the Oricon weekly chart.

In live performances, it is positioned as a key track that creates a sense of unity with the audience.

This work gently stands by those who feel uncertain about their own worth or struggle to take the first step toward change.

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.

FlowerFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Hana (Official Video)

This is a song by Fujii Kaze that portrays the transience and preciousness of life with beautiful, delicate expression.

It was written in October 2023 as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Thursday drama “The Most Favorite Flower.” The song carries a message of believing in your inner worth and seeking your essential radiance.

In the music video, filmed in the Australian desert, universal themes such as life and death and rebirth are symbolically depicted, leaving a deep impression.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you feel you’re losing your way or standing at a crossroads in life.

Be yourselfSaucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Be yourself” - Lyric Video from ARENA TOUR DOCUMENT - (from 6th Mini Album “Sunny Bottle”)

This is a gem of a message song that sings about the importance of living true to yourself.

Included on Saucy Dog’s July 2022 album “Sunny Bottle,” the track centers on self-affirmation and a forward-looking way of life, wrapping the universal struggles and anxieties we all face in a warm, comforting sound.

Through the portrayal of a protagonist grappling with the gap between ideals and reality, it conveys the beauty of not demanding perfection.

Chosen as the ending theme for San-in Broadcasting’s “Teleport San-in,” this song is perfect for those unsure how to face themselves or seeking music that gently stays by their side.

Its gentle key of G major and relaxed tempo are sure to soothe the heart.

My last dayYu-anesu

YOURNESS “My Last Day” MV (Yuanes – My Last Day)

A heartrending ballad that prompts us to reconsider the sanctity of life and the love of family.

Featured on the album “6 case,” released in December 2021, it is a song that expresses gratitude and affection for someone dear.

Created by Yourness guitarist Shohei Koga after his mother’s sudden hospitalization, the piece is deeply personal.

The music video by animation artist AOYAMA reached one million views in just three months after its release.

It’s a song that stays with you when you feel you might lose something important in life, or when you want to sort out your feelings for someone you cherish.