Masterpieces that sing about various lives. Recommended popular songs.
Life is full of encounters and farewells, joy and sorrow, new challenges and trials, isn’t it?
We’ve gathered songs that fit every one of those life moments!
From tracks that celebrate new beginnings like weddings, to songs that help you stay positive when you’re stuck and struggling, pieces that bring to mind the special people you meet along the way, and songs that make you reflect on the life ahead…
We’ll introduce lots of music that will add a touch of color to your life!
Music is an inseparable part of life.
Let’s walk a vibrant path together, accompanied by all kinds of music!
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Masterpieces that sing about various lives. Recommended popular songs (131–140)
waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze
This is a gem of a love song that Fujii Kaze wrote in March 2024 as the theme for the film “April, Come She Will,” starring Takeru Satoh, which contrasts life’s transience with pure love.
The gentle piano melody is striking, and the song tenderly conveys how the heart becomes fulfilled by letting go of attachment.
In the music video directed by Tomokazu Yamada, Fujii Kaze himself plays a dual role as both an elderly man and a young man, depicting deep love for a mother.
Accompanying life’s precious moments and soothing the soul, this work resonates deeply with those who have experienced heartbreak or parting, or who are struggling with important relationships.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you wish to reflect on yourself while surrendering to the sound of the piano.
LifeKoresawa
A heartwarming message song that conveys the importance of living true to yourself.
Carried by the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar, KORESAWA’s soft vocals resonate throughout.
Without comparing yourself to others or worrying about how you’re seen, it encourages you to fully enjoy what you love—a positive feeling that gently supports listeners’ hearts.
Released in April 2023, the song struck a chord especially with younger generations.
When you’re struggling with work or relationships, when you feel like you’re losing sight of yourself, or when comparisons with others get you down—this is a cheering song that quietly gives you a push forward amid the confusion.
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.
Atashisyudou
Syudou’s 2023 track “Atashi” is a song that conveys the struggle of living true to yourself.
There are times when you think it’s enough to live unbound, without conforming to others—surrounding yourself with what you love and being free on your own.
But when someone enters that life, or when the notion of being “normal” creeps in, the things that make you who you are start to crumble bit by bit.
Even so, you can feel a kind of tenacity—an insistence on continuing to live authentically, even if it means struggling—coming through both the lyrics and the prickly melody.
It’s a recommended song for those moments when you’re fed up with the stifling environment around you.
The Drunkard Has ReturnedZa Fōku Kurusedāzu
With a high-pitched voice and humor-laden musical expression, a fantastical story unfolds that shuttles between heaven and earth.
While satirically conveying the dangers of drunk driving, its innovative musicality—woven with nods to the Beatles, the Heart Sutra, and even Beethoven—is captivating.
Released by The Folk Crusaders in December 1967, the song became the first million-seller in Oricon chart history and was even adapted into a Toei film.
Far from sounding like a track born to fill out an album, this masterpiece combines experimental sound with social consciousness, making it a recommended tune for those who want to savor life’s subtleties along with a good laugh.
Only HumanK
One of K’s signature songs, “Only Human,” was released on November 23, 2005.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “1 Litre of Tears,” moving many people.
It’s a gentle ballad that naturally puts you at ease as you listen.
If you’re struggling with something, I encourage you to listen to this song and take in its message.
The lyrics have great depth, and many lines are sure to resonate with your heart.
Let his tender voice soothe you.
layered livesŌkawa Eisaku
A classic that gently yet powerfully sings of the bond between husband and wife.
Released in February 2024 as Eisaku Okawa’s 109th single, this song portrays a couple standing by each other through life’s many moments.
The lyrics, which emphasize supporting one another in difficult times and reclaiming smiles that were almost forgotten, will resonate deeply with listeners.
Okawa’s warm vocals further enhance the song’s appeal.
It’s a track that reminds us—often swept up in the rush of daily life—of the ties we share with those we love.
Perfect for celebrating new beginnings, such as weddings and anniversaries.