A classic Japanese song about life. A track that gives you energy.
I think anyone who’s alive carries worries and anxieties at times.
When you find yourself standing still like that, I’d like to introduce songs that give you hope and energy to live.
Many artists sing their own thoughts on what “life” is through their music.
I’d be happy if you can find even one song that feels right for you and helps you see life in a positive light.
Music and songs can become a source of support for your heart, so please read through to the end!
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Classic Japanese songs about life. Songs that give you energy. (41–50)
Living My Lifemilet
Singer-songwriter milet captivates fans with her delicate yet rich vocals, and her performance at the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics drew widespread attention.
“Living My Life,” a track from her third album, 5am, was selected as the theme song for the TV drama The Job-Changing Devil.
Its message—reminding us of the importance of not losing ourselves no matter the difficulties—gives a push to those pursuing their dreams and goals.
With its gentle ensemble and soulful melody that lingers in the ears, it’s a number packed with milet’s signature appeal.
Masterpieces of Japanese songs that celebrate life. Uplifting tracks. (51–60)
He was alive, wasn’t he?aimyon
It’s a soul-stirring song that confronts the weight of life.
Released as Aimyon’s ambitious major-label debut in November 2016, it layers warm, heartfelt lyrics over stark despair to question the preciousness and sanctity of living.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV drama “Is Kichijoji the Only Place You Want to Live?”, its fresh yet powerful vocals resonated deeply with listeners.
Blending elements of folk and pop rock, the song is carried by the gentle tone of an acoustic guitar.
The lyrics, which stand beside those who have felt loneliness or the difficulty of living at least once, quietly echo in the listener’s heart.
When you’re feeling down or troubled, try listening to it alone in silence.
spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota
This song woven by Tota is a heartwarming masterpiece that teaches the value of life.
Using natural phenomena like rain, wind, and rainbows with great finesse, it expresses feelings for loved ones and the preciousness of living.
Its transparent vocals and poetic lyrics resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in February 2023, it became a major topic, especially on social media.
The first performance on the YouTube channel “THE FIRST TAKE” also captured the hearts of many viewers.
When you look up at the sky thinking of someone dear, why not listen to this song? Surely, it will help you weave together the cherished feelings within you.
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.
Life NotebookHirai Dai
Singer-songwriter Dai Hirai, who has gained popularity for his distinctive sound rooted in surf music.
The track “Jinsei Note,” released in advance from the EP SURF & TURF (Deluxe Edition) on August 27, 2023, was also selected as an image song for the Daito Kentaku Group.
The ensemble opens with beautiful choral work, offering a comfort that makes you want to keep listening.
With lyrics that evoke the growth one experiences through life, it’s an organic pop tune that truly resonates.
The happiest way to die in the worldkoka
A song by Ko-uta that questions the meaning of life.
With delicate nuance, it sings of loneliness and self-denial, voicing the thought that “being hated by everyone in the world might be the happiest way to die.” IA’s transparent vocals and a simple piano melody heighten the poignancy of the lyrics.
Upon its release in March 2023, it resonated with many listeners and became a hot topic on social media.
This is a track for those struggling with human connection or on the verge of losing sight of life’s meaning.
Its empathetic lyrics will surely give you a chance to reflect and rediscover yourself.
Are you alive?Kotone
With a track record that includes winning consecutive titles in music contests during her elementary school years, singer-songwriter Kotone made her major debut upon graduating from high school.
Her sixth digital-only single, “Kimi wa Ikitemasuka,” which was featured as an original number for the TV drama Night Doctor, resonates with an ensemble that highlights her delicate, translucent vocals.
The lyrics, which teach the true value of what it means to live, may reignite the passion some of us have forgotten in our daily lives.
It’s an emotional number whose encouraging sound gives you strength.