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

To youKotone

Kotone “To You” (Official Audio)

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.

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Rose-colored worldACO

ACO | Rosy World (Official Music Video)

This is a song included on the 2010 album “devil’s hands” by female singer-songwriter ACO.

In 1999, she guested on Dragon Ash’s single “Grateful Days,” which became a million-seller and made ACO’s name widely known.

Precious thingsAI

AI / Things that matter

The AI’s voice is husky and distinctive, but for this song I think it fits perfectly.

The gently paced, almost spoken rhythm combined with the resonant husky voice is really moving.

Upbeat songs are nice too, but I like this kind of tone as well.

A rolling rock, morning falls upon youASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION 'Rolling Rock, Morning Falls Upon You'

This is Asian Kung-Fu Generation’s (aka Ajikan) 11th major-label single, released in 2008 about three months after After Dark.

The “rolling stone” in the title refers to rock ’n’ roll.

As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE

Again and Again – DREAMS COME TRUE (Full)

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.

Love SongGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Love Song

You could say this is GReeeeN’s debut song.

GReeeeN’s tracks have been used in various movies and commercials, but this one is the simplest and my favorite.

It’s truly a youthful love song, you might say.

MPRINCESS PRINCESS

[Tonight, Birth! Music Champ] “M” (PRINCESS PRINCESS) / Sumina Maruyama (Maruyama Sumina)

This is a classic song that gently sings about the pain of heartbreak.

Showcasing PRINCESS PRINCESS’s delicate sensibility, it was released in April 1989 and became the first million-selling single CD in history.

Its heartrending lyrics and beautiful melody seep into the soul and set listeners’ hearts aflame.

You’ll likely feel the protagonist’s struggle to let go of their feelings for “you” as if it were your own.

If you’ve been through a painful breakup, this song might bring you to tears—but along with those tears, it feels like it could wash away the ache in your heart, making it a truly soothing track.