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 Classics Celebrating the Wonder of Living (41–50)
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This song begins with a beautiful intro featuring the Okinawan stringed instrument, the sanshin.
The feeling that we must pass on the ways of living through harsh times, inherited from our ancestors, and bear witness to the lives they lived speaks to the preciousness of life.
Back then, the lives that mattered were not only one’s own, but also those of one’s family—the lives of the loved ones by your side.
Life is not something that belongs only to oneself.
It sounds as though this song sings of the very origin of the reverence for protecting life.
Songs That Teach the Importance of Life | A Collection of Masterpieces That Celebrate the Wonder of Living (51–60)
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This song is filled with the message that our irreplaceable everyday life is a treasure.
Amid the ever-changing days, it teaches us that the gestures and expressions of someone precious we’ve found are unique and invaluable in this world.
It also carries a message of gratitude to the parents of the one you love, making it a masterpiece that prompts us to think about what love truly is.
It reminds us of the weight of each day spent with the person we love.
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When you hear “the preciousness of life,” I’m sure many of you think of the lyrics to this song.
It’s one of Miyuki Nakajima’s signature pieces and a timeless classic that has been covered by many artists.
Comparing the cloth woven by the meeting of vertical and horizontal threads to a married couple, it’s a song often performed at weddings.
As you listen, when you confront the lyrics that suggest a single piece of cloth—born from people meeting—might become someone’s support, many of you may find yourselves taken aback.
Whether alone or together with someone, this is a song that makes you feel, “Surely I, too, can be of help to others.”
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From the mysterious lyrics about ‘custom-ordering’ oneself, you can feel vocalist Yojiro Noda’s strong yet gentle message.
In other words, it’s about shaping your own life, building it while giving it many reasons.
Perhaps before we were truly given life in this world, we were having a conversation like this with God.
That’s precisely why life is precious and important.
Thank you for being born.hazuki nano
Hazuki Nano is active as a soprano singer, and on sites like Niconico, she also performs under the name “nayuta.” One warm yet heartrending song she sings is “Thank You for Being Born.” The lyrics are written from a mother’s perspective and express the sorrow of not being able to see her child.
Although what happened is never explained, listening to the song becomes an opportunity to reflect on the importance of family.
Another appeal is how her high notes impart a sacred impression.
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Even tiny insects, animals, and humans—we’re all living beings with the same life.
This heartwarming classic teaches us exactly that.
Released as a single in 2007 by folk singer Iruka and also featured in a commercial, it’s a song many people will recognize.
Carried by a gentle rhythm and sound, each word reaches you clearly, and by the time it ends you’ll feel strangely refreshed, as if the haze in your heart has lifted.
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Masaki Suda’s “Machigai Sagashi” leaves a strong impression with its straightforward, heartfelt sound and lyrics overflowing with meaningful messages.
The song was written and composed by Kenshi Yonezu and released in 2019.
While Suda is a skilled actor known for taking on a wide range of roles, he also thrives as a multifaceted artist, including as a singer.
I imagine many people have been saved by listening to the lyrics of this song.
Rather than focusing on what’s wrong or what’s right, it teaches us that there are more important things.
It’s a song that makes you realize the importance of taking a moment to pause and reflect on the preciousness of life.
