A Man’s Way of Life: Songs of Men. Masterpieces packed with manly valor and aesthetics.
We’ve gathered a collection of classic songs packed with the aesthetics of manhood.
Across every genre—rock, pop, enka—you’ll find the way men live sung about in many forms.
Men may usually keep things inside, yet hold firm convictions; their willingness to take on challenges, or conversely, the strength to face their own vulnerabilities, also feels distinctly masculine.
A broad-minded generosity and single-minded devotion can be especially attractive from a woman’s perspective, too.
In this article, we introduce many timeless tracks that touch on the path of a man’s life and on love.
Every song is valiant and stirring.
Music by men that even men admire—let’s listen closely and take it all in!
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[A Man’s Way of Life] Songs of Men: Masterpieces filled with manly bravery and aesthetics (51–60)
A Man’s Pure HeartFujiyama Ichirō
How lonely a man’s path can be.
I feel that keenly.
A woman can never truly understand a man, and of course the reverse is also true, but I think the loneliness men carry is so much deeper than women’s that it can become a song like this.
A woman’s loneliness, it seems to me, almost inevitably involves heartbreak.
Daddy’s SongImawano Kiyoshirō
It’s both a cheer song for working fathers and a song dedicated to children.
A dad isn’t defined only by who he is at home.
At home he may not look so cool.
But in the daytime, Dad shines.
Used as a commercial jingle, it resonated with fathers who feel invisible at home, while also drawing attention as an anthem supporting tired salarymen.
Real FaceKAT-TUN
It’s their debut single, released on March 22, 2006.
It sold 1.046 million copies and topped the Oricon annual singles chart.
The lyrics were written by Shikao Suga and the music was composed by Takahiro Matsumoto.
Suga, who wrote the lyrics, later covered the song himself on his own album.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
It’s a rousing anthem that powerfully pushes you forward, urging you to overcome a painful past and an uncertain future.
Created by WANIMA in August 2016 as the song for Nivea Kao’s “8×4” commercial, its energetic pop-rock sound and heartfelt lyrics are truly compelling.
Influenced by the Kumamoto earthquake that occurred during production, the song carries feelings for their hometown and a message about the preciousness of life.
It was performed at the 2017 NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, capturing the hearts of many.
It’s a track that gives you the courage to walk on with your friends when you’re at a crossroads in life or on the verge of being crushed by pressure.
[A Man’s Way of Life] Songs of Men: Classic tracks packed with masculine bravado and aesthetics (61–70)
Is it okay if I cry?yashiki takajin
This song candidly lays bare a man’s vulnerability.
Takajin Yashiki’s distinctive voice rides a melody that is both heartrending and powerful, resonating deeply.
Released in April 1992, the track became a turning point in his career.
That September, he also released an album of the same name, “Naite mo Ii ka.” When you’re hurt by love and feel like voicing your weakness, listening to this song may give you courage.
Celebrated as a masterpiece that sings of a man’s delicate emotions, it continues to stay close to many hearts.
forever; for good; indefinitelyGReeeeN
A ballad layered with memories of lovers and infused with vows for the future.
With a lovely melody and heartwarming lyrics, it gently portrays days spent with someone dear.
Included on GReeeeN’s album “Shio, Kosho,” it has captured many hearts since its release in June 2009.
Focusing on the happiness found in everyday life, it tells a story of pledging eternal love through cherished photographs, and is also beloved as wedding background music.
Embracing the feelings of those in love and brimming with hope for the future, this work is recommended for moments when you want to reaffirm the bond with someone special.
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.