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, support, and life. Tracks with lyrics you can relate to (161–170).
A bouquet for meAdo
A heartwarming pop song themed around self-esteem and gratitude.
Released digitally in March 2025, it was featured as the commercial song for Coca-Cola’s canned coffee brand “Georgia.” HoneyWorks’ refreshing melodies blend perfectly with Ado’s powerful vocals.
While shining a light on days that make you want to sigh, it reminds us of the importance of recognizing small joys and each other’s efforts.
Like your first cup in the morning, this rock tune energizes the start of your day.
One listen will leave you feeling refreshed!
My Best Of My LifeSuperfly
It’s a ballad that combines a grand scale with a powerful message.
While carrying loneliness, confusion, and anxiety, it portrays a woman’s determination to face forward and live strongly, with both power and delicacy.
Shiho Ochi’s soulful, soaring vocals resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in May 2009, it was used as the theme song for the drama “BOSS.” It is also included on the album “Box Emotions” and reached No.
11 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Additionally, it was selected as the entrance march for the 82nd National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.
Despite its runtime of over six minutes, it’s a compelling piece, making it perfect for karaoke to fully showcase your expressiveness.
It’s a song you’ll want to sing carefully and wholeheartedly as a cherished memory with someone important.
Great songs themed around love, support, and life. Tracks with lyrics you can relate to (171–180)
MY LIFEAYANE
AYANE’s April 2025 track celebrates the importance of living true to yourself.
Its sophisticated sound—pop infused with R&B rhythms—stands out.
With a clear, translucent voice and expressive delivery, it conveys a powerful message that resonates with the feelings of young people today.
It’s a song that offers courage and empathy to anyone who feels uncertain about their values or way of life.
EclipseAimer
It’s a grand ballad where Aimer’s translucent vocals intertwine with beautiful piano and strings.
The song was chosen as the 6th-anniversary theme for the smartphone RPG Arknights and was released in April 2025.
Created around the theme of “things that surely exist but have become hidden and invisible,” it brilliantly captures the game’s worldview.
When you’re anxious about losing sight of what’s important, this song will quietly stay by your side.
medicineLeina
Leina’s clear, translucent voice gently sings about how the presence of someone special can soothe the heart.
Released in April 2025, the song drew a strong response after being unveiled as a surprise encore at the final show of the nationwide tour—held at KT Zepp Yokohama—up through January of the same year.
Its warm sound, blending elements of pop, folk, and other genres, is truly wonderful.
I think it’s a song that can fill you with warmth when you’re struggling with friendships or romance, or when your heart feels tired.
A devoted girl.Yuika
This piece sets straightforward feelings of love to a bright band sound.
Released in April 2025 with Ryo Hanai handling the arrangement, it vividly captures a fresh page of youth.
Written back in high school, it carefully and realistically weaves words of inner conflict over unrequited love and unwavering devotion.
There’s plenty here that younger listeners will relate to.
If you’re in the middle of a one-sided crush, give it a listen!
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It’s a gentle pop tune that portrays the small happiness found in everyday life and the connections between people.
This track is the lead song from the album “Asobi,” released in April 2025, and was selected for the Odakyu Group’s corporate commercial.
Its familiar, catchy melody and heartwarming lyrics make a lasting impression.
Another highlight is the grand choral work featuring choirs from Tokyo University of Agriculture, Seijo University, and more.
It’s a piece we hope you’ll listen to as music that accompanies your daily life, such as during your commute to work or school.