[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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[Heart-Touching] Recommended Ballads for Men (91–100)
Heart Rainindigo la End
A heart-stirring ballad that quietly observes a bittersweet parting in love.
Its melody delicately captures subtle emotions, while the graceful sound of acoustic guitar and electric piano resonates deep within.
Released by indigo la End in February 2016, the song was featured as the TV commercial theme for the smartphone game ‘Shoumetsu Toshi’ and is also included on their second major-label album, ‘Aiiro Music.’ Told from the perspective of a woman reflecting on the end of a relationship, the lyrics leave a strong impression as they carefully express emotional shifts through the metaphor of rain.
It’s a song that stays close to your heart when you want to quietly accept the pain of heartbreak and move forward.
Life is BeautifulHirai Dai
A heartwarming song that’s perfect for peaceful moments by the sea.
Dai Hirai’s gentle voice, paired with soothing sounds of ukulele and acoustic guitar, quietly reminds us just how precious the small joys of everyday life are.
The message embedded in this piece—“Life is beautiful”—guides the heart toward those sparkling moments we tend to overlook in our busy days.
Released in June 2016 as the title track of the acclaimed album “Life is Beautiful,” it also became well-loved as the theme for House Foods’ “Java Curry” commercial.
Whether you’re lost in thought on a beach at sunset or standing at a turning point in life, this song is sure to resonate deeply with the listener.
FlowerORANGE RANGE
Released on October 20, 2004, it was their eighth major single and served as the theme song for the film “Be with You.” It’s a poignant ballad, perfectly matching the movie’s enduring feelings for a loved one.
It’s also a karaoke staple, so many people have probably heard it at least once.
Happy Endingback number
With heartrending lyrics and melody that resonate deeply, this is one of back number’s signature songs.
It delicately expresses the complex emotions of lovers who chose to part ways.
Released in November 2016, it was written as the theme song for the film “My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday.” It’s recommended for those carrying the pain of heartbreak or who have experienced a farewell with someone important.
The lyrics are moving and relatable, gently accompanying the listener’s heart.
It’s a heartwarming ballad that showcases back number’s musicality to the fullest.
Breath of DawnChekkāzu
It was released in 1990 as The Checkers’ 22nd single.
The song was used as a campaign song for the film “Tasmania Story,” and it is said to have been released as a single partly because the vocalist, Fumiya Fujii, got married around the same time.
It’s a straightforward love song from a man to a woman.
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.
I got a boyfriend/girlfriend.My Hair is Bad
When you want to hear a heartbreaking breakup ballad that really grabs your heart, I recommend this song by My Hair is Bad.
As the title “Koi-bito ga Dekitanda” (“I’ve Got a New Lover”) suggests, the lyrics unfold like the man—who used to be in a couple with the woman—speaking to his ex after both of them have found new partners.
He puts on a brave face, saying things like, “I’ve met someone new who’s a different type from you and things are going well—how about you? I hope you’re happy,” but his lingering feelings for his ex spill out between the lines.
When you want to cut ties with your regrets and move forward, or when you’ve started to move on but still can’t forget your ex, try listening to this song while reading the lyrics.
