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

As if gently enveloping…MISIA

MISIA – As If to Embrace… (Official HD Music Video)

A single released in February 1998 that marked a sensational debut and instantly made MISIA a household name—truly a landmark work! The whistle register that rings out from the very beginning is nothing short of breathtaking, powerfully showcasing her five-octave range.

Many will also recognize it as the CM song for the aesthetic salon “Elsereine,” where her overwhelming vocals captivated listeners through the TV.

The track is also included on the acclaimed album “Mother Father Brother Sister,” where groove-rich production and her warmly enveloping vocals blend to perfection.

The dynamic build toward the chorus is guaranteed to move anyone who listens.

Put this on when you want to unleash full vocal prowess or immerse yourself in a soulful soundscape.

A Place in the SunMISIA

MISIA – A Place in the Sun (Official HD Music Video)

This is a signature early R&B number from MISIA, marked by a comfortable groove that evokes jazz and funk.

Its uplifting message—turning sadness into smiles—is powerfully conveyed through her warmly embracing vocals.

Released in May 1998 as her second single, it was used as the ending theme for NTV’s “Which Dish?” and as an insert song in the film ‘hood.

It’s also known as a key track leading into the classic album Mother Father Brother Sister.

Perfect for moments when you want to relax and sink into the rhythm or when you need an energy boost, this gem is packed with authentic elements of Black music and comes highly recommended even for fans of Western music.

To tomorrowMISIA

MISIA – To Tomorrow (Reconstruction Support Message Song)

If you’re looking for a song with a powerful message and a tender piano melody that truly moves you, this track is highly recommended.

Included on the album “SOUL QUEST,” released in July 2011, it is a recovery-support song created in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Despite its simple arrangement of just solo piano, it carries overwhelming intensity.

It was also used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s special news program “Let’s Connect, Japan—What TV Reported, What We Want to Convey.” MISIA’s delicate vocals—down to the sound of her breathing—and the astonishing sustained notes toward the end are sure to bring listeners to tears.

It’s a work that stays close to anyone enduring an anxious night and gives them the courage to look forward.

Find a quiet place and listen carefully, taking in the meaning of the lyrics.

Happiness ForeverMISIA

MISIA – Happiness Forever (Official Music Video)

With her rich vocals spanning five octaves, MISIA is celebrated as one of Japan’s leading divas.

This medium-tempo ballad, released as a single in September 2013, is widely known for being written as the theme song for the wedding magazine Zexy’s commercial, and it overflows with happiness.

The lyrics, depicting the moment of a proposal from a woman’s perspective, combined with gospel-style, dazzling backing vocals and her soulful voice, exude a warmth that gently supports two people taking a vow of love.

It’s an essential song for creating a joyful atmosphere at wedding receptions—perfect for entrance music or the toast.

A timeless classic that anyone about to embark on a new life with their partner should definitely listen to.

AMAZING LIFEMISIA

AMAZING LIFE (from MISIA Heisei Budokan LIFE IS GOING ON AND ON Live Ver.)

If you want to experience the preciousness of life and a grand worldview, we recommend AMAZING LIFE.

As the title suggests, it’s a song themed around the bonds of life and miracles, and MISIA’s overwhelming vocal prowess is on full display.

Included on the album Life is going on and on, released in December 2018, this track also became familiar as the theme song for NHK’s Darwin ga Kita! Ikimono Shin Densetsu (Darwin Has Come! New Legends of Living Things).

It was also selected as the image song for the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development, giving it a broad social reach.

The dynamic, orchestral sound is truly stunning and will move listeners to the core.

Give it a listen when you want to reaffirm the wonder of life.

LOVE NEVER DIESMISIA

MISIA – LOVE NEVER DIES (Official Music Video)

Blending a danceable beat with a soulful vocal, this track brims with exhilaration and could be called MISIA’s new anthem.

It was included as the title track on her 15th album, “LOVE NEVER DIES,” released in May 2025.

Composed by Toshiaki Matsumoto and arranged by Hiroshi Matsui, the lyrics—said to be inspired by Shakespeare’s works—depict a powerful love that moves through life by its own will, as if dancing.

Also used as the title of her nationwide arena tour, the song delivers the kind of heat and unity that makes you feel as if you’re at a live show.

It blends wistfulness and hope to exquisite effect, radiating a positive energy that makes your body temperature rise just by listening.

Check it out when you need a boost or want to set your heart free.

I’m Pegasus, you’re Polaris.MISIA

I’m Pegasus, you’re Polaris (from MISIA Heisei Budokan LIFE IS GOING ON AND ON Live Ver.)

It’s a song that gently teaches you that true strength lies in holding an unwavering wish in your heart.

Above all, its appeal is the deeply empathetic message—MISIA herself wrote the lyrics after reading the script.

By likening the “Polaris” to an unshakable guiding star, it sings of profound love for a precious presence.

The dynamics are breathtaking, unfolding from delicate vocals to overwhelming power over grand strings.

Released in February 2014, it was chosen as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “S: The Last Policeman,” and it’s also included on the album NEW MORNING.

It’s a masterpiece you’ll want to listen to when you need a push amid uncertainty or when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone important.