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

coloring; color scheme; hues; decoration; embellishment; added flair (figurative)Mr.Children

Mr.Children “Irodori” MUSIC VIDEO

Mr.

Children’s songs that sounded great back when I was a student still haven’t lost any of their power today.

They’re the perfect encouragement for an era where we’re all worn down by the stresses of society.

When I’m exhausted from work, this song hits me the hardest.

It makes me feel like, “Alright, I’ll give it my best again tomorrow.”

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.

Today -A Heart Full of Love-Miyamoto Hiroji

Hiroji Miyamoto – Today -A Heart Full of Love-

Hiroji Miyamoto’s “Today – Full of Love -” will be released as a double A-side single in June 2025.

It has been chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama Hitomi in HR.

It’s a pop piece grounded in rock, highlighted by Miyamoto’s warm, resonant vocals.

The lyrics use unadorned words to convey the universal theme of love.

It’s a song that stands beside people who are giving their all in everyday life and gives them strength.

Promise in Madder Redikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari 'Akane-iro no Yakusoku' Music Video

A gentle ballad whose warm melody seems to melt into the crimson autumn sky.

While the theme is marriage, songwriter/composer Yoshiki Mizuno has said he chose to include the word “farewell” in the lyrics—not only to bless a new beginning, but to look ahead to the eventual parting of death that may come someday.

With the encounter of an irreplaceable person held close to the heart, the deep love of walking through life together is richly expressed through Kiyoe Yoshioka’s crystal-clear vocals.

Released in October 2007 as Ikimono-gakari’s seventh single, the song likely remains in many people’s memories as the CM song for au’s “LISMO!”.

It is also included on the album “Life Album,” a gem of a track you’ll want to listen to on a long autumn night while reminiscing about precious memories with someone dear.

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.

Beautiful worldAimer

Aimer “Beautiful World” Lyric Video

This song is notable for Aimer’s heartwarming vocals, which gently embrace deeply held feelings with a clear, transparent tone.

As the protagonist prepares to spread their wings into a vast world while holding an unforgettable dream close to their heart, the delicate piano and the grand string arrangement paint a beautiful picture.

Released in February 2025, the piece was written as the theme song for an Idemitsu Kosan commercial.

Woven into it are wishes for a hope-filled future and gratitude for the small happiness found in everyday life, making it an empowering track that quietly gives a push to anyone about to take a new step forward.