[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 (111–120)
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.
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.
SBYSnow Man
A majestic medium-tempo ballad wrapped in serenity stirs the heart.
The emotionally rich melody, woven by Snow Man’s beautiful vocals, resonates gently as if embracing those who carry loneliness or anxiety.
In the music video, the members, dressed in costumes based on white and gold, deliver a striking choreography that symbolizes hope and unity.
The song is included on the best-of album THE BEST 2020 – 2025, scheduled for release in January 2025, and also serves as the theme song for the film Trillion Game: The Movie, starring Ren Meguro.
When you hold feelings for someone or the resolve to walk forward together, this track will surely be a powerful ally.
Instead of goodbyeTUBE × GACKT
This gem of a ballad features a beautiful harmony created by the collaboration between TUBE and GACKT that resonates deeply in the heart.
Their two voices gently sing about the universal themes of encounters and farewells.
The music video stars Yutaka Matsushige and Kenichi Endo, whose wordless drama delivers a profoundly moving performance.
Released in February 2024, the song was first unveiled at the FNS Music Festival in December 2023, touching the hearts of many.
It’s a heartwarming piece I recommend to those who have experienced parting with a loved one or who wish to express their gratitude to someone dear.
The thing I wanted mostJAY’ED
It’s a male singing voice, but it has incredible clarity! The singer is JAY’ED, who was born in New Zealand and raised in Osaka.
The original song is a number released in 2004 by singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara.
Just reading the lyrics warms your heart—it’s a classic.
This cover is included on the 2013 cover album “JAY’EDISCO.”
chameleonKing Gnu
This is a song by King Gnu that draws you in with the gap between its gentle-sounding vocals and a soundscape that feels unstable enough to unsettle the heart.
It was also chosen as the theme song for the drama “Mystery to Iu Nakare” starring Masaki Suda.
The irregular clamoring of various instruments seems to express emotional turbulence.
The lyrics likewise convey a sense of mental instability, communicating the anxiety and impatience of chasing after a beloved person whose true nature remains elusive.
Winter and Springback number
The love song released in January 2024 is a poignant breakup track that also conveys a sense of forward-looking strength.
While carrying a faint lingering attachment and loneliness toward an ex who chose another woman, it portrays a woman facing her feelings and trying to take a new step, mirroring the seasonal shift as snow melts and spring arrives.
The delicate emotional expression and memorable melodies—so characteristic of back number—truly resonate.
It’s a heartwarming song that gently nudges those trying to overcome dark feelings and move forward.