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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Good songs themed around love, encouragement, and life. Songs with lyrics you can relate to (151–160)
It’s your faultAYANE

A heartfelt pop number that sings of the complex emotions of love.
It’s a track by AYANE, a singer-songwriter from the Kansai region, released digitally in May 2025.
As the third installment in her consecutive digital single project, this release is drawing attention.
Featuring a lively rhythm and catchy melodies, it boasts a refined sound that sets it apart from her previous work.
The lyrics, written by AYANE herself, portray the conflicts and bittersweet feelings of love, inviting listeners’ empathy.
It’s a song you’ll want to play when you’re struggling with romance or feeling a haze of emotions.
sparkleSana

This is a track released for streaming in May 2025 by Sana, an artist who captivates many fans with her transparent whispery voice.
She wrote and composed the song herself, with arrangement by Aruku Hito, mixing by Sei Yoneda, and mastering by utako—an accomplished and trusted production team.
It marks her first new digital single since “Capsule” in November 2022.
While rooted in pop, the sound incorporates elements of electronica and ambient, and the lyrics sensitively depict the subtle emotions and everyday scenes that resonate deeply.
Recommended for those who want to immerse themselves in Sana’s uniquely enveloping vocals and the soothing world created by her richly layered music.
Ten Thousand Cheers, A Thousand ChantsRADWIMPS

A song born together with a thousand 18-year-olds is released in faith that it will be a light for young people’s tomorrow.
Created for NHK’s special program “RADWIMPS 18-sai Matsuri” in October 2018, this track is a celebratory message song that embraces young people’s dreams and hopes, as well as their moments of setback and struggle.
Included on the album “ANTI ANTI GENERATION,” it stirs listeners’ hearts with powerful vocals and melodies.
Resonating with the younger generation, it has become etched in people’s memories as a signature work of RADWIMPS.
It’s a song that gently yet powerfully pushes forward those chasing dreams, those striving to overcome failure, and those who want to reclaim their smiles.
SpecialSUPER BEAVER

This song powerfully yet warmly expresses the importance of the “ordinary” and the “taken-for-granted” that we often overlook in everyday life.
With a unique sense of wording, it articulates the growing joy of acting for someone else, weaving together moving lines about the beauty of human connection that we come to appreciate more with age.
Included on the album “Tokyo,” the track pairs SUPER BEAVER’s signature passionate rock sound with lyrics that evoke deep empathy in listeners.
Released in February 2022, it continued to captivate audiences throughout that year’s live tour.
It’s a song to listen to when you want to feel the value of peaceful daily life or renew your gratitude for the people around you.
ParadoxSUPER BEAVER

A song that portrays the complexities of human relationships, its melodious rock sound and striking lyrics resonate deeply.
It skillfully expresses the conflicting feelings of wanting to be understood by others and the fear of revealing one’s true self, gripping the listener’s heart.
With powerful vocals and a full-band sound, this track draws out emotions from deep within.
The song is included on the album “I Love You,” released in February 2021.
It marks a milestone work for SUPER BEAVER as they re-signed with Sony Music Records.
The same album also features tracks such as the opening theme for the TV anime “Haikyu!! TO THE TOP,” making for a rich lineup.
It’s a recommended listen when you’re struggling with relationships or unsure whether to share your feelings with someone.
A world that sways around youMarushii

A super-sweet love song by the three-piece band Marcy that captures happy moments with a lover.
It gently sings of feelings that can’t quite be put into words even as you find everything about your partner dear, and of the hopeful anticipation for a future you’ll walk together.
Chosen as the image song for JTB’s “Remote Consultation from Home” campaign, it aired nationwide starting in May 2025, bringing viewers the exciting feeling of travel.
It’s a song we especially want you to hear if you’re nurturing feelings for someone you love, or if you want to reconnect heart-to-heart with someone important.
Good songs themed around love, support, and life. Tracks with lyrics you can relate to (161–170).
A hundred flowers in full bloomIkuta Rira

A dazzling song by Rira Ikuta that depicts a scene of vibrantly blooming flowers.
Released in December 2024, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries, airing from January 2025.
With a grand melody and powerful vocals, it conveys a longing for a hopeful future that unfolds beyond hardships.
Incorporating Japanese elements that evoke the inner palace setting of the anime, it harmonizes beautifully with the story’s world.
It’s perfect for those who cherish bonds and hope, and for anyone who wants to wholeheartedly savor time with someone special.


