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 Celebrating the Wonder of Living (71–80)
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.
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.
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.
Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanī
There are many things in life.
There are plenty of times when being alive feels hard.
Even so, the moment when you can honestly feel happy to be alive will definitely come to everyone.
Rather than collapsing under your current pain and never getting back up, this song by Flower Companyz is one that gives you the strength to stand up again, so you can meet those moments when you feel glad to be alive.
It’s precisely because so much happens that life is interesting.
No matter what has happened in your past or what’s happening now, it all belongs to you.
This song makes you feel that way, and it lets you sense the preciousness of being alive—of life itself.
