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 Importance of Life | A Collection of Masterpieces That Celebrate the Wonder of Living (51–60)
He was alive, wasn’t he?aimyon
The world portrayed in the lyrics is so real and direct that it pierces the heart.
It’s a song by Aimyon, a singer-songwriter from Hyogo Prefecture, released in 2016 as her major-label debut single.
Its theme—thinking about the “girl” who is no longer here—makes you wonder, as you listen, whether you might be doing the same things without even realizing it.
It’s a powerful message song that reminds us of the preciousness of life.
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.
Song of HopeFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
It’s a song that makes you face yourself.
When you listen to it, you can feel just a bit more positive and find courage.
It will make you realize who truly matters to you.
FUNKY MONKY BABY’S, who disbanded in 2013 and restarted in 2021 as a duo, are a group I hope will continue to deliver moving songs that encourage listeners.
guidelinesUru
Uru’s “Kokoroe” was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Kazama Kyojin — Kyōjō 0 —.” Released as a single in 2023, it’s truly a song that teaches us the ‘lessons’ of life.
The lyrics convey that no life is free of mistakes or regrets, and emphasize the importance of moving forward while overcoming them.
It’s a perfect theme for a drama that focuses on police officers who face various aspects of life and death.
Be sure to give it a listen!
Songs That Teach the Value of Life | A Collection of Masterpieces That Convey the Wonder of Living (61–70)
Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi
A signature song by Masafumi Akikawa that celebrates the wonder of living.
With his warm vocals, he delivers a message that those who have passed away continue to live on as part of nature.
Released in May 2006, it became a huge hit after being performed at that year’s NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
He became the first classical singer to top the Oricon singles chart, achieving million-seller status.
This work stays close to the sorrow of losing someone dear and offers hope to keep living.
A masterpiece that resonates deeply in listeners’ hearts, conveying the preciousness of life.
Relay of LifeKiroro／Nakasone Izumi
A song performed by the unit Sango, formed by Kiroro and Izumi Nakasone of HY.
These Okinawa-born artists released it in 2015, seventy years after the war, as part of a project to pass down the stories of the Battle of Okinawa.
War takes many lives.
Yet among that loss, there were lives born and lives saved, and through countless turns, here we are today.
It feels as though life is being relayed—just like the title of this song.
One day, we too must carry that relay forward to the next generation.
For the happiness of those who come after us, this is a song that makes me want to cherish our own lives, and all the lives before us now.
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.”
