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

MetronomeYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Metronome

A song by Kenshi Yonezu that portrays how two hearts that once looked toward the same future gradually drift apart.

This track is included on the album “Bremen,” released in October 2015.

Comparing the couple’s relationship to the tempo marked by a metronome, it describes the bittersweet feeling of their steps, once in sync, slowly falling out of rhythm.

It mirrors the emotional rift that can slowly develop in a marriage, doesn’t it? Even after parting, the wish to keep living in the same rhythm and perhaps meet again someday is something that resonates with those who have faced a major decision.

Doesn’t this song make you feel that you don’t have to force yourself to forget the past, and that it’s okay to embrace the time you walked together and keep living on?

BirthNakajima Miyuki

Birth

This is a song by Miyuki Nakajima that gently encourages those who have decided to restart their lives and step into a future with a new partner.

Even if you have the strength to live on your own, it carries a warm message that life becomes richer when you walk together with someone.

The song was released in March 1992 as the theme for the film “Kiseki no Yama: Sayonara, Meiken Heiji,” and is also included on the album “EAST ASIA.” Its sweeping melody tenderly seeps into hearts hesitant to take a step forward due to past experiences, as if blessing a new love.

Doesn’t it feel like a future where you can affirm each other’s very existence is unfolding right before your eyes?

mysteryHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Fushigi (Official Video)

This piece was written as the theme song for the 2021 TV drama “Dress-up Love Has Its Reasons.” In it, Gen Hoshino sings candidly about what love and romance mean to him.

It delicately portrays the pure feeling of love—the mysterious sense of being drawn to each other for no reason, and how even difficult circumstances can look full of hope when the two are together.

The melody, imbued with the tenderness and bittersweetness of soul music, along with his gentle vocals, warmly envelops the listener’s heart.

When you feel anxious about taking a new step forward, this song will surely give you a gentle push.

loveHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

This is a work released in October 2016 that became a massive hit as the theme song for the drama “We Married as a Job,” in which he himself appeared.

The dance that turned into a social phenomenon also became a huge topic, didn’t it? The song carries a warm message characteristic of Gen Hoshino, affirming various forms of love without being bound by convention or form.

The lyric phrase “Go beyond being husband and wife” seems to bless two people as they move past their previous steps and try to build a new relationship.

Its buoyant sound tells us that true happiness lies in the routines of everyday life.

It’s a captivating track that gently encourages those who once lost their way in love but now wish to share life with someone again.

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

A masterful song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE that delicately portrays the radiance and anxieties of youth, as well as the conflicts we carry while growing up.

Chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery,” which began airing on TV Tokyo in April 2024, this piece gently embraces the memories accumulated as time passes and the feelings of confronting the unease hidden in everyday life.

Its refreshingly youthful guitar sound and clear, transparent vocals resonate with listeners’ hearts and give them courage.

It won the 66th Japan Record Award, marking the band’s first-ever back-to-back victory.

When you feel lost or anxious, or when you wish someone would give you a push forward, give it a listen.

You’ll surely find a budding feeling of cherishing yourself.

I wonderDa-iCE

Da-iCE /「I wonder」Performance Video

There’s a drama that features a fantastic theme song, right? Da-iCE’s track was actually written specifically as the theme for the TBS Tuesday drama “Kururi: Who Did I Fall in Love With?” It’s a moving song themed around love and self-discovery, depicting a protagonist who has lost their memory searching for their true self.

Da-iCE’s sharp dance moves and powerful vocals are captivating, and as you listen, you get drawn deeply into the world of the drama.

Released in April 2024, this song is recommended for anyone trying to reclaim their true self through love.

Sweetest Crime (feat. Harami-chan)May J.

May J. / “Sweetest Crime (feat. Harami-chan)” - Behind the Scenes

Singer May J., who has studied ballet, piano, and vocal music since childhood, continues to captivate fans with her beautiful yet powerful voice.

The digital-only single “Sweetest Crime (feat.

Harami-chan),” released on November 15, 2023, was produced in collaboration with Ryosuke Imai and Harami-chan.

Its lyrics portray a resolve to live alongside someone, conveying a powerful love that isn’t limited to romance.

Featuring a beautifully resonant piano, this heartfelt ballad offers an ensemble that truly stirs the soul.

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