[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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Close your eyesHirai Ken
Ken Hirai is an artist who represents Japan’s music scene, known for his gentle, beautiful high-tone voice that soothes listeners’ hearts.
This song is a massive hit, widely regarded as one of the very best among his works.
It’s a moving ballad that captures the resolve to move forward after a breakup.
A perfect track for those melancholy nights when you want to be alone with your thoughts.
SymphonyHirai Dai
Characterized by warm, heartfelt vocals and a grand orchestral arrangement, this gem of a love ballad gives voice to the universal longing for a hero and the resolve to protect the ones we cherish.
Infused with Dai Hirai’s perspective as a father, it carries a powerful message brimming with hope and love for the future.
Released in April 2023 as the theme song for the film TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room – The Movie, it marked Hirai’s first theme for a live-action film.
The song is also included on his best-of album LOVE＋PEACE, released in May of the same year.
This track is perfect for new beginnings with someone special, pivotal moments in life, or any time you need the courage to face forward.
Wrapped in its warm vocals, it’s sure to help you take that first step toward tomorrow.
Prayer FlowerHirai Dai
A warm and gentle song that tenderly embraces gratitude and prayers for a loved one.
This piece is included on Dai Hirai’s debut mini-album “ALOHA,” released in October 2011 during his indie days.
Its soothing sound—woven from acoustic tones and Hawaiian flavors—gently wraps around the sorrow and loneliness in your heart.
It’s the perfect track for those who want to lighten the mood at karaoke or convey their feelings to someone special.
Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo
This is a socially conscious masterpiece that portrays the subtle miscommunications between men and women and the nuances of emotional expression with deep insight.
It warmly observes how men open up through drinking and women through tears, each revealing their inner feelings.
Born from impressions Eigo Kawashima had at age 18 during a family memorial gathering, the song was included on the November 1975 album “Jinrui” (Humanity) and released as a single in June 1976.
Also known as the jingle for the sake brand Kizakura, it became a major hit, reaching No.
9 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It is a gem I recommend to anyone who wants to face their heart honestly when confronted with life’s sorrow and poignancy.
monologueHata Motohiro × Matayoshi Naoki
The collaborative work ‘Hitorigoto’ by Naoki Matayoshi—an Akutagawa Prize–winning author and comedian—and singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata.
With lyrics by Naoki Matayoshi and music by Motohiro Hata, the piece is distinguished by a profound worldview uncommon in typical Japanese pop music.
The melody is rendered with a very delicate touch, kept at a slow tempo and within a relatively narrow vocal range.
The pitch movements are also gentle, making it easy even for men with lower voices to sing.
Be sure to sing it with feeling.
An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro
In harmony with the world of the film “Love Letters on Our 35th Year,” Motohiro Hata delicately captures warm, nuanced emotions.
This work weaves together the love of a long-married couple and feelings that deepen day by day with a gentle yet powerful melody, beautifully expressing a form of love that grows more vibrant with time.
It will be released and made available for streaming between February and March 2025.
The limited first edition includes jacket cards featuring visuals from the film, handwritten lyric cards, and a Blu-ray containing live performance footage.
It is a song that will resonate deeply with those who hold feelings for someone dear or who struggle to put their emotions into words.
PearlGosuperāzu
This gem-like song is a gift from The Gospellers, a five-member male vocal group, celebrating their 30th anniversary.
The lyrics, which liken an eternal bond with a loved one to a pearl, are truly moving.
All members wrote and composed the song, infusing it with gratitude for their 30-year journey.
It’s included on the EP “Pearl,” released on November 13, 2024.
This work is filled with the full charm of The Gospellers.
When you want to feel the ties you share with a longtime friend or partner, give it a listen—it’s sure to warm your heart.