[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 (41–50)
Lion HeartSMAP
Released in August 2000, this song is one of SMAP’s signature tracks—a ballad that sings of deep feelings for a loved one.
It was also used as the theme song for the NTV drama “Food Fight.” The lyrics include phrases like “to protect you” and “you taught me love,” expressing devoted affection for someone precious.
With SMAP’s characteristically warm vocals and a melody that resonates deeply, it’s a song that has moved many listeners.
The single topped the Oricon chart and remained ranked for 45 weeks.
It’s a gentle, compassionate piece that soothes the heart of a man who has gone through painful experiences.
HANABIMr.Children
One of Mr.Children’s signature songs, in which poignant yet beautiful scenes unfold in your heart.
It’s a masterful ballad that sets the inner conflicts of everyday life, self-questioning, an undying sense of hope, and deep feelings for someone precious to a delicate yet powerful melody.
Released in September 2008 as their 33rd single, it was widely loved as the theme song for Fuji TV’s drama “Code Blue: Doctor Heli Kinkyū Kyūmei” and topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart for two consecutive weeks.
With its mid-tempo ballad style that makes it easy to sing with emotion, if you practice and perform it naturally, it’s sure to resonate deeply with listeners and showcase a new side of you!
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It was released in 2015 as back number’s 11th single.
The song was used for JR East’s “JR SKISKI” commercial, and the limited edition cover features Suzu Hirose, who appears in the ad.
It’s a beautiful ballad whose warmth of longing for a loved one seeps into the heart on a cold winter’s day.
Just a Kiss feat. AimyonSuda Masaki
It’s a beautiful ballad by Masaki Suda featuring singer-songwriter Aimyon.
If you look at the lyrics, you’ll probably catch on to the story right away.
Of course, the narrative in the lyrics and the feelings the two have for each other are moving, but what’s really noteworthy is who sings which parts.
The song has lyrics from both a female and a male perspective, yet Suda sings the female-perspective lines, and Aimyon sings the male-perspective lines.
This clever choice—one that can be read as subtly suggesting they can’t quite overlap—makes the song resonate even more deeply.
I want to hug you.Mr.Children
It was released in 1992 as Mr.Children’s second single.
The song was released simultaneously with their second album, “Kind of Love.” In 1996, it was used as an insert song in the final episode of the Fuji TV drama “Pure,” and in 2017—25 years after its release—it was featured as the CM song for NTT Docomo d hits’ “Daughter’s Return” commercial.
It is one of Mr.Children’s representative early songs and is also popular as a staple wedding song.
homeKiyama Yusaku
It was released in 2008 as Yusaku Kiyama’s debut single.
The song was issued as the 20th installment of Nippon TV’s “Uta Sta!!” major debut project, and it reached No.
7 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Sung from a father’s perspective, it expresses deep love for his family and children, and its heartfelt vocals moved many listeners.
PIECES OF A DREAMCHEMISTRY
This was CHEMISTRY’s debut single by the duo selected through a popular audition show that aired in 1999.
It reached No.
1 on the Oricon chart in its sixth week after release and sold over a million copies by the fifteenth week.
It remains known as one of their most popular signature songs.