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)
My last dayYu-anesu

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.
From your momHatsuda Etsuko

A song that feels like being wrapped in great love, “From Your Mom.” Released in 2009, it drew attention on the special edition of the TV audition show “Uta Sta!!” and reached No.
1 on the cable inquiry chart for February 2009.
The lyrics were written by Etsuko Hatsuda herself, who is a mother of two, and her candid feelings from a mother to her child naturally bring tears to your eyes.
Whether you have children or not, just listening to this song makes you realize the preciousness of life and feel, “I’m glad I was born.” It’s a highly recommended track.
I wake upSukima Suichi

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.
Resolution on the Seventh DayUVERworld

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

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.



