[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 (51–60)
meteorKobukuro
It was released in 2010 as Kobukuro’s 19th single.
The song was used as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Nagareboshi” (Shooting Star); the drama’s title was taken from the song’s name, and the lyrics relate to the drama’s story.
It’s a piece with very beautiful harmonies by Kobukuro, and with this song they made their sixth consecutive appearance at the 61st NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
I’ll be by your side.Maeda Nobuteru
Released in 1993 as Wataru Maeda’s fifth single, this song was used as the ending theme for the TBS program “Jōhō Space J.” It reached No.
6 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a straightforward ballad packed with direct words of love from a man to a woman.
MetronomeYonezu Kenshi
A gemlike ballad that gently captures the subtleties of meetings and partings.
It likens the relationship of two lovers to a metronome, meticulously portraying how hearts that once beat in unison gradually fall out of sync.
Kenshi Yonezu’s delicate vocals and memorable melodic lines convey the ache of love with nothing left unsaid.
Included on the album Bremen, released in October 2015, the song also garnered attention for its distinctive music video composed of hand-drawn illustrations.
It is a track that will surely resonate deeply with anyone suffering the pain of heartbreak or struggling with growing distance from someone dear.
I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN
It was released in 1991 as T-BOLAN’s second single.
It’s a single cut from their first album, “T-BOLAN,” and the song that led to T-BOLAN’s breakthrough.
It was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s ’92 Paris–Le Cup, as an insert song for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama “Hotel Woman,” and as a Pioneer commercial song.
[Heartfelt] Recommended Ballads for Men (61–70)
tear(s)GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
Released in 2016 as the 12th single by GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE.
The song debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and is a classic ballad that expresses the heartbreak of a breakup from a male perspective.
It showcases a new side of GENERATIONS.
PerfumeEito
Perfume became an instant smash hit after it blew up on TikTok.
The lyrics tell the story of a man who gets a message from his ex and ends up meeting her.
He realizes she’s wearing the same perfume she used to, and the scent brings back a flood of emotions and memories.
I think everyone has experienced how a smell can trigger memories like that.
This wistful story and the lingering feelings the protagonist can’t let go of are sure to move your heart.
Love Story Comes SuddenlyOda Kazumasa
A renowned classic, famously known as the theme song for the smash-hit drama “Tokyo Love Story,” it stands as a quintessential ballad that defined its era.
It is also Kazumasa Oda’s biggest hit and is hugely popular not only in Japan but across many Asian countries as well.