[Touching the Heart] A Collection of Recommended Ballads for Men
When work is tough and mentally exhausting, or when you’re hurting from a breakup, many men probably turn to music for comfort.
At times like these, ballads that stay close to your heart are a perfect fit.
In this article, we’ll introduce ballad songs recommended for men.
We’ve picked out everything from timeless classics known across generations to the latest tracks by rising artists.
If you’re going through something difficult and want to be healed by the power of music, be sure to check them out.
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[Resonates with the Heart] Recommended Ballads for Men (71–80)
I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN
It was released in 1991 as T-BOLAN’s second single.
It’s a single cut from their first album, “T-BOLAN,” and the song that led to T-BOLAN’s breakthrough.
It was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s ’92 Paris–Le Cup, as an insert song for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama “Hotel Woman,” and as a Pioneer commercial song.
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
This is a single released by Motohiro Hata in 2014, which also became the theme song for the animated film STAND BY ME Doraemon, making it a song beloved by people of all ages.
When it first went on sale, a special collaboration cover featuring Nobita and Doraemon snuggled up to Hata and dreamily listening to the song was also released, which became a hot topic.
This ballad, which sings of a broad, universal kind of love that could apply to any relationship, is a song that would fit perfectly in just about any moment of one’s life.
YC&K
“Y” by C&K is a song that portrays a heartrending love story.
It’s one of C&K’s signature tracks, and because part of the lyrics describe “arms growing thinner,” it’s also known for resonating with those who have lost someone dear to illness.
From a couple’s first meeting to their parting, the bittersweet lyrics and the soaring chorus melody hit straight to the heart.
It’s a must-sing for men who excel at ballads, and it’s also recommended for anyone seeking the gentle comfort of a moving song.
I’ll be by your side.Maeda Nobuteru
Released in 1993 as Wataru Maeda’s fifth single, this song was used as the ending theme for the TBS program “Jōhō Space J.” It reached No.
6 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a straightforward ballad packed with direct words of love from a man to a woman.
Blue amberback number
When it comes to back number, there probably aren’t many people who associate them with high notes.
It’s true the vocalist doesn’t have an especially high voice, but in fact their songs use falsetto very frequently.
Their new track “Blue Amber” is a piece where that signature back number falsetto really shines.
The overall range sits in the mid register, so combined with the emotive lyrics, the contrast with the falsetto makes for a beautifully balanced song.
TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya
This is Fumiya Fujii’s first release after The Checkers disbanded—his memorable solo debut single.
It was also used as the theme song for the hit drama Asunaro Hakusho, and I remember hearing it many times at weddings back then.
He himself has said he performed it at a wedding as well.
I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki
This song portrays the weakness of a man who can’t get over a lost love.
A classic ballad by Noriyuki Makihara, it’s truly one of the quintessential heartbreak songs.
It etches both nostalgia and poignancy into your heart.
Makihara’s gentle voice soothes you, while the relatable lyrics stand out.