Good songs themed around love, encouragement, and life—tracks with lyrics you can relate to.
Listening to music can lighten your heart, make you feel happy, or even make you feel accepted just as you are… Surely you’ve had moments when you thought, “I’m so glad music exists!”
And when you’re worried about something, when something great happens, or when you want to celebrate someone, you probably look for just the right song.
Besides the favorite songs you always listen to, why not try some other wonderful tracks?
In this article, our editorial team has carefully selected songs we’d love to recommend to you as truly great tunes!
We hope you find the perfect song that suits you!
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Great songs themed around romance, support, and life. Songs whose lyrics you can relate to (91–100)
I love youSUPER BEAVER
This is a gem of a song that passionately conveys the importance of honestly expressing love and gratitude.
It’s a track from the album “I Love You,” released in February 2021, and it helped mark their first full-length album after re-signing with a major label.
Also included on the same album, “Toppakou” was used as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP, and “Jidai” was featured in a corporate commercial for NTT West.
With its straightforward lyrics and SUPER BEAVER’s signature powerful sound, this song underscores the preciousness of human connections and the importance of caring for others.
A staple that always energizes their live shows, it’s an essential track when talking about the band.
Give it a listen when you want to express your feelings to someone important in your daily life, or when you want to release emotions you’ve been holding inside.
To youKotone
Koto-ne, a singer-songwriter from Niigata Prefecture, released “Kimi ni” in 2023.
The song was featured in Shiseido’s commercial for the ANESSA Doraemon Design.
It’s a beautiful ballad with piano and strings.
The lyrics portray “you,” who climb the steps to adulthood by learning to accept giving up after painful experiences, and “me,” who watch over you warmly—stirring a range of emotions and touching the heart.
It’s a masterpiece I want to send to all the important people in our lives—children, friends, and lovers alike.
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
Released as DREAMS COME TRUE’s 35th single, it became a major hit as the theme song for the third season of the Fuji TV drama “Shiritsu Kyūmei Byōtō 24 Ji” (Emergency Ward 24 Hours).
It’s a song that gives courage, saying that even though there are many failures and setbacks when you’re doing your best, if you keep challenging yourself, your dreams will come true someday.
Until the World Ends…WANDS
This is the eighth single by WANDS, released in 1994.
It became very well-known as an anime song since it was used as the ending theme for the popular anime SLAM DUNK.
The composer is Tetsuro Oda, a hitmaker who defined the 1990s, and he has also performed a self-cover of the song.
At any timeMakihara Noriyuki
I first listened to this song when I was in elementary school.
The lyrics are easy for even a child to understand, yet they moved me with their depth.
Even after decades have passed, whenever I listen to this song, I still find it profound and feel moved, which makes me admire Noriyuki Makihara all the more.
BRAND-NEWsanari
Sanari burst onto the scene like a rising star.
He’s an artist who shows many sides—appearing on online shows, and working as a YouTuber, rapper, and singer.
His song “BRAND-NEW” is an energizing track with a refreshing melody, vocals, and uplifting lyrics.
It’s a genuinely touching, heartwarming song that gives a boost to everyday life when things aren’t going well and the days pass without change.
GoodbyeSakanakushon
It’s a poignant song that symbolically portrays parting with a loved one.
The lyrics, rich in literary flair characteristic of Sakanaction, and the sound that fuses electronica with rock leave a strong impression.
In the music video, the story of a deceased man and the woman left behind is depicted, resonating deeply with viewers.
Released in June 2019, this work is the band’s first double A-side single.
It’s a track that sinks into the heart when you’re carrying loss or sadness.
Recommended for those who have experienced losing someone precious or who wish to reflect on farewells in life.