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)
homeKiyama Yusaku
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.
Songs That Teach the Importance of Life | A Collection of Masterpieces That Celebrate the Wonder of Living (51–60)
NamingB’z
B’z, now renowned as Japanese artists who stand on the world stage.
Carried by their distinctive melodies is a “message to those who have created life.” When life is born, everyone vows to cherish it.
Yet as time passes, we often forget that resolve.
“Naming” reminds us of the profound responsibility borne by those who have brought a life into the world—something we must never forget.
threadBank Band
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.”
HEIWAAI
This song was released to mark singer AI’s birth of her first child.
It conveys the wonder of a single life coming into the world through childbirth, as well as the newfound sense of motherhood and the desire to protect a precious life.
Listening to this song resonates not only with people who have children, but also allows those without children to feel their own mother’s feelings.
FlowerNaka Kousuke
Singer Kousuke Atari, who began learning shima-uta on his own and won the Effort Award at the Amami Folk Song Grand Prize, has earned high praise for his vocals.
His third single, Hana—selected as the theme song for Satsuma Shuzo’s “Satsuma Shiranami” commercial—was newly written by the duo of Naotaro Moriyama and Omodaka Takashi.
Its message, which tells us that simply being alive is wonderful, is likely to soothe the hearts of those struggling with how others judge them in the world beyond school.
A lyrical number, it wraps the listener in a gentle voice that stays close to the heart.
Spot the differenceSuda Masaki
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.
to liveZa Kuromaniyonzu
The way they express living and the strength of life through their unique lyrics is incredibly cool—The Cro-Magnons’ “Ikiru” makes you feel exactly that.
This song doesn’t teach the importance of life; it teaches how cool life is.
Somehow, it’s moving, isn’t it? It’s a masterpiece that makes you feel the unfathomable power of living.
When you’re down, troubled, fussing over small things, or overly concerned, it feels like it’s telling you, “Shake all that off and just live!! As long as there’s life there.”
