Good songs themed around love, encouragement, and life—tracks with lyrics you can relate to.

Song of Determinationbacho

Song of Determination by Bacho

I think it’s a song that can move anyone who listens to it.

When you feel like you’ve been speaking negatively a lot lately, or when you want to give someone a push, it’s the kind of song that makes you clearly reaffirm who you want to be.

It truly is a “song of determination.”

migratory bird[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

This is one of [Alexandros]’s signature songs, distinguished by its exhilarating, fast-paced sound.

The music surges from a restrained melody into the chorus, where the piercing vocals explode, evoking a liberating feeling as if taking flight into the open sky.

The lyrics convey a strong determination to keep moving forward on the path you believe in, even without anyone’s recognition, reflecting the band’s own journey and striking a deep emotional chord.

The track was included on the single “Wataridori/Dracula La,” released in March 2015, and also served as the theme song for the film “Akegarasu.” The music video surpassed 100 million views in August 2019, a testament to its enduring popularity.

When you’re starting something new or feel lost on your path, this song will surely give you a powerful push forward.

road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN

GReeeeN – Michi (Road/Path)

I think many of GReeeeN’s songs make you feel positive no matter which one you listen to.

This track in particular feels like one that really gives you a push forward.

It’s one of the songs I’d recommend listening to when you’re feeling defeated or troubled.

For Whom the Alchemist ExistsMr.Children

Mr.Children “Tagatame” from Stadium Tour 2015 Incomplete

Songs we can relate to are often love songs or ones about life, but Mr.

Children’s “Tagatame” is different—it’s a track that faces the world as it is today.

The word “peace” never appears in the lyrics, yet it makes you reflect on the meaning of peace and love, and it’s a song that resonates deeply.

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I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko

Kyoko Koizumi – I'm Glad I Met You (Official Video)

Kyoko Koizumi’s biggest hit, said to have lyrics she wrote based on her own experiences.

It’s an unusual song in which an idol sings about breaking up with a partner and the loss of her father.

It also served as the theme song for the TBS drama “Papa to Natchan,” in which Kyoko Koizumi herself appeared.

Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuu

Yu Takahashi - Fukuwarai

Yu Takahashi has many songs that give you the strength to keep going when times are tough and help you stay positive.

This track is exactly one of those: it conveys, in a straightforward way, that smiles are a universal language that transcends linguistic barriers.

The hope that one person’s smile will inspire another’s, creating a happy chain that spreads across the world, really resonates.

Released in February 2011 as Takahashi’s third single, this song became widely loved as the CM song for Tokyo Metro’s “TOKYO HEART.” For some reason, Yu Takahashi’s music brings a deep sense of reassurance—it makes you feel like you have an unfailing ally.

Listening to it gives you that comforting feeling, like a dose of nourishment for the heart—an empowering number.

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This song, which brings a sense of calm, makes me feel truly happy when I listen to it.

It’s a song that makes me reflect on the everyday happiness I often take for granted, and I think it’s one I’d love to listen to with someone special.