[MISIA’s Iconic Songs] Popular Tracks by the Powerful Singer with a 5-Octave Vocal Range

Kiss me and hold meMISIA

Kiss Me and Hold Me (from THE SUPER TOUR OF MISIA Live Ver.)

This is one of my favorite songs—I’ve listened to it so many times I’ve lost count.

The melody is gentle, but the lyrics are full of heart-fluttering lines that anyone in love can relate to.

It might not be well-known since it’s an album track, but I highly recommend it.

Higher LoveMISIA

MISIA – Higher Love (Official Music Video)

This is the first song Fujii Kaze has ever written for another artist, a luxurious track featuring musicians from New York.

Its gospel-inspired arrangement is striking and pairs perfectly with MISIA’s powerful vocals.

The lyrics depict a journey of overcoming life’s hardships and discovering true love, delivering a deeply resonant message.

The song is included on the album “HELLO LOVE,” released in December 2021.

The music video also features a breathtaking performance by 30 dancers.

Give it a listen when you want to look ahead after difficult experiences or feel the bond with someone special.

I’ll be by your side.MISIA

MISIA – I’m by your side (Official Music Video)

With a clear, translucent voice that resonates in the heart, MISIA’s warm song shines.

Released in November 2017 as the theme for the film Fullmetal Alchemist, this piece is a moving work that celebrates the power of love and bonds.

Written by MISIA herself, it spans a wide vocal range while avoiding an arrangement that demands excessive technique from the singer.

The ensemble of grand melodies and a catchy chorus has made it a beloved tune that brightens everyday life for many listeners.

Song of HopeMISIA

MISIA – Song of Hope (Official Music Video)

A song that sings a powerful message of hope and moving forward.

Released in October 2022, it was announced on the same day that MISIA’s nationwide tour commemorating the 25th anniversary of her debut began.

Over a calm soundscape, MISIA’s gentle yet powerful vocals resonate.

The lyrics convey the idea of cherishing even the smallest hopes, offering a warmth that feels close to the listener’s heart.

It’s a recommended track for anyone seeking the courage to embrace a new beginning or to keep looking ahead and moving forward.

Love will never end, forever.MISIA

MISIA – Love Never Ends (Official Music Video)

Released in June 2012 as the theme song for the NHK drama “First Love,” this piece features lyrics written by MISIA herself.

Centered on the theme of eternal love, its verses nostalgically reflect on a past romance and resonate deeply.

While the song fully showcases MISIA’s overwhelming vocal prowess, it’s surprisingly approachable to sing.

The clear, sustained high notes and the soft, richly resonant lows are striking, distilling her musicality into one work.

It’s a perfect song not only for ballad lovers but also for aspiring vocalists.

In a Corner of the Starry SkyMISIA

In a Corner of the Starry Sky

This is the theme song for the TV drama “We Were All Once Children.” It’s sung at a slow tempo, tender yet powerful.

The lyrics feel like self-encouragement, and listening to them is heartrending and sorrowful.

It’s the kind of song that would probably make you burst into tears if you listened to it after a breakup.

A single petal of cherry blossomMISIA

A single cherry blossom petal ~ MISIA (covered by yuka & shihomi)

It is the theme song for the drama The Eternal Zero.

MISIA wrote this song with prayers that the wish for peace will come true.

It carries a strong determination that, for the past, present, and future, we must promise “never to repeat sorrow again” and to uphold peace.