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

Trapped10-FEET

Trapped

This is a 10-FEET song that appeared in January 2004 as a track on the single “REALIFE” and was also included on their major-label debut album of the same name released that year.

It is said to embody their resolve as they expanded their activities from the indie scene to the major stage.

Set to an energetic sound, the lyrics convey gratitude, self-reflection, and the weight of life’s choices.

The self-sacrificing love portrayed here—taking on sorrow oneself while delivering joy to you—can’t help but stir the heart.

When you’re facing a major decision, this song will surely give you a powerful push forward.

Days of mutual longing10-FEET

Motomeau Hibi

Did you know that this song was actually the B-side of the single “hammer ska,” released in September 2010, which reached No.

9 on the Oricon weekly chart? It was later included on the classic album “thread” as well—an emotionally rich rock number.

Though burdened by the loneliness of being apart and the frustration of missed connections, deep down the two still long for each other.

The earnest feelings of these lovers come through straight to the heart, carried by TAKUMA’s emotional vocals and a wistful melody.

When you feel a distance growing between you and someone important, listening to this track will help you rediscover the preciousness of the feelings you have for them.

You might even find yourself wanting to reach out.

Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS

[Official] THE BLUE HEARTS 'Rose of Passion' [6th Single (1990/7/25)] THE BLUE HEARTS / Jyounetsu no Bara

A timeless anthem of encouragement sung by the legendary rock band THE BLUE HEARTS.

Sometimes the answer is right in front of us, yet we overthink things and lose sight of it, don’t we? This song blasts away that mental fog and powerfully reminds us that “what truly matters is right within your heart.” Released in July 1990, it’s also famous for having made a big splash as the theme song for the TV drama “High School Graffiti 2.” It’s the perfect track when you need the courage to take on a challenge or when your confidence is starting to waver.

Give it a listen and let the passion hidden in your heart burst into bright, blazing flame!

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Ayaka / Nijiiro Music Video

It’s a rousing anthem whose powerful, life-giving vocals and warm, embracing melodies resonate deep in the heart.

It gently paints the strength to overcome any hardship and the hopeful future that awaits beyond.

The lyrics, which speak to the new vistas revealed through painful experiences and the importance of moving forward step by step, stay close to the listener and give them courage.

Ayaka’s 13th single was newly written in June 2014 as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Hanako and Anne.” This work is an encouraging message song that speaks to everyone standing at a crossroads in life, feeling anxiety or uncertainty.

It’s a track we especially hope will reach those taking a new step forward or harboring vague worries about the future.

A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly

Superfly “A Bouquet With Love” Music Video

This is one of Superfly’s signature songs and a huge favorite as a bridal tune.

Shiho Ochi’s powerful yet warm vocals convey straightforward gratitude to someone special and an unwavering, deep love that never changes no matter what.

The lyrics compare a range of emotions—joy, sorrow, and more—to colors, embracing them all, which really hits home.

Released in February 2008 as their fourth single, the song also served as the theme for the drama “Edison no Haha” (Edison’s Mother).

As you reach life’s milestones, why not let this song resonate with your heart and share your honest feelings with someone important to you?

Our dizzying encounterŌhashi Torio

Ohashi Trio / “Our Dazzling Encounter” (Theme song of the film ‘Good Stripes’)

This is a song by Ohashi Trio, written specifically as the theme for the film “Good Stripes.” The lyrics, which vividly portray the anticipation of a romance born from chance alongside fresh, evocative imagery, are truly striking.

Phrases like “blue lemon” and “a kiss under the stardust” seem to delicately reflect the couple’s innocent relationship.

The piece is included on the album “PARODY,” released in January 2015, and its piano and strings—like the gentle, lingering afterglow of the film rendered in sound—quietly soothe the listener’s heart.

If you listen to it when your heart is fluttering with a new encounter or when you want to look back on the path you’ve walked with someone dear, it will fill you with a warmth tinged with sweet sadness.

the livingŌhashi Torio

Ohashi Trio / The Living (Lyric Video) - Theme song for the NHK Saturday drama 'Detective Romance'

This is a track by Ohashi Trio whose weighty piano and strings conjure scenes as if you were watching a film.

It was written as the theme song for the drama Detective Romance, which aired from January 2023 and starred Gaku Hamada.

Depicting the romance of people living through difficult times and the vitality that drives them toward the future, the piece was later included on the EP Karatachi no Yume.

Its message—offering prayers to sorrow and urging us to bloom powerfully with a pure, unadorned heart—feels as if it gently envelops us.

When you find yourself stuck in an uncertain situation, this song will surely give you the energy to rise again.