[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 (21–30)
threadBank Band
The beautiful lyrics that liken connections between people to “threads” resonate deeply.
It’s a song woven with fateful encounters and the mystery of relationships, singing of the possibility of warming someone or healing their wounds.
Bank Band’s cover version is included on the album “Omeshisouai” released in October 2004.
It has also been used in a Sumitomo Life commercial and as a TV drama theme song, and is loved as a wedding standard.
It’s recommended listening when you’ve gone through tough times or want to feel the bond with someone important.
The heartwarming lyrics and Bank Band’s warm performance are sure to soothe you!
You’re BeautifulJames Blunt
James Blunt’s signature song “You’re Beautiful” is a masterpiece that beautifully captures the splendor and fragility of love.
It became widely known as the theme song for Shiseido’s TSUBAKI commercial, but the lyrics are actually about heartbreak.
The song tells of seeing a beautiful woman together with another man, and the poignant lyrics, combined with the melody, are deeply moving.
Its simple melody paired with profound lyrics has kept it loved by many.
It’s a track that resonates in the heart, especially when you want to dwell on memories or a broken heart.
catDISH//
This song, written and composed by singer-songwriter Aimyon, is the B-side to the single “We Did It” released in August 2017.
When Takumi Kitamura performed an acoustic version on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE in March 2020, it sparked renewed buzz, and its total streaming plays surpassed one billion.
The piece portrays lingering attachment and heartache for someone dearly missed, expressing a yearning for a person who has become as free and capricious as a cat.
When you’re worn out from work or relationships, or when memories of a past love resurface, this song is sure to bring you to tears.
Maplesupittsu
When it comes to Spitz’s signature ballads released in 1998, this song is the one that comes to mind.
It’s a slightly up-tempo ballad that was used as the opening theme for COUNT DOWN TV, and it also appeared in commercials and other programs.
It has remained popular over the years, with many artists covering it.
Masamune Kusano’s refreshing, translucent voice is also captivating, and although the song is about heartbreak, it has a mysterious quality that somehow warms a corner of your heart.
FlowerNaka Kousuke
It was released in 2007 as Kousuke Atari’s third single.
The song was newly written by the duo Naotaro Moriyama and Ojidamachi Kaito, and was used as the CM song for Satsuma Shuzo’s “Satsuma Shiranami.” He learned Amami Oshima’s traditional Shima-uta when he was in high school, and his distinctive voice has been described as “the gentlest singing voice on earth.”
orionYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu is now an undeniable hitmaker—it’s no exaggeration to call him a national singer.
His song “orion,” released in 2017 as his sixth single, was also used as the ending theme for the popular anime March Comes in Like a Lion.
As the title suggests, the track is inspired by the Orion constellation spread across the winter sky.
It conveys a cold, crisp atmosphere that perfectly suits winter nights.
It’s a ballad you’ll want to listen to when you’re in a mood where words like taut feelings and delicate heart feel just right.
HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number
Given the title, you might think back number’s “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” is a birthday song, right? It is a birthday song, but not one that celebrates someone’s birthday—instead, it’s a love song filled with the aching feelings of unrequited love.
It’s a track that feels like facing yourself as you reach your own birthday, and it conveys the sadness of a love that won’t come true, a love that won’t blossom.
If you’re experiencing unrequited love, this song will likely hit you especially hard.