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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Great songs themed around love, support, and life. Tracks with lyrics you can relate to (181–190)
Loverssumika
This is a masterpiece whose psychological portrayal—taking a step back to reexamine your relationship with someone you love—strikes a chord.
Addictive songs often hide striking phrases and melodies, and this track is no exception; it’s a fan favorite that sparks massive sing-alongs at live shows.
Released as a single in March 2016, it captured many hearts as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Tokukai TV Sukatto Japan,” specifically the “Mune-kyun Sukatto” segment.
It’s the perfect song for those struggling with the distance in a loving relationship or wanting to reaffirm their trust and affection for their partner.
Be sure to lend an ear to the lyrics, where sumika’s keen insight truly shines.
more than anyoneBE:FIRST
A heartfelt ballad that tenderly follows the contours of the soul, portraying a straight, unwavering love for someone dear.
This track stands out for BE:FIRST’s finely nuanced emotional expression and the harmony woven by all the members.
The lyrics were co-written by RYOKI, who also stars in the film, and producer SKY-HI.
Commissioned as the theme song for the film “Hold Me Tighter Than Anyone” (releasing in February 2025), it reflects the complex inner world of a protagonist living with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Included on BE:FIRST’s single “Spacecraft / Sailing,” the song offers sincere empathy and encouragement to all who carry thoughts of a loved one in their hearts as they move through life.
When it shinesHitsuji Bungaku
Life and death, light and darkness, eternity and impermanence.
By portraying opposing worlds, this song by Hitsujibungaku brings out the beauty of life.
It features a powerful message that resonates with those who are on the verge of losing hope, along with a gently enveloping sound.
Released digitally in January 2022, it was written as the opening theme for the TV anime The Heike Story.
It stands beside those who strive to look forward even in suffering or who are searching for the meaning of life, softly speaking to the dignity of never giving up.
BrainwashingRADWIMPS
It’s a memorable track with a strong focus on spoken lines and message.
It questions the imposition of values by parents and those around you, powerfully expressing a young person’s cry for a life that stays true to themselves.
This ambitious work showcases RADWIMPS’ keen insight and expressive power, with spoken passages woven throughout the lyrics that create a dramatic progression.
The song was included on a single released in May 2017, and is said to have had the working title “Religion.” Another intriguing point is that it was produced using sampled drum recordings from Satoshi Yamaguchi, who was on hiatus at the time.
In karaoke, the expressiveness of the spoken parts becomes especially important, and by singing with genuine emotion, you can uncover new layers of interpretation.
It’s a piercing message song that resonates with people who feel life is hard or who lack confidence in their own values.
Ingot of Pure Lovetuki.
It’s an ambitious track that confronts the essence of love head-on and expresses the depth of romance.
Featured on tuki.’s album “15,” released in January 2025, the song makes a striking impression by likening the purity and weight of love to a refined block of metal.
It also marks their first attempt at a rap section, deftly portraying the interplay of chance and fate in relationships and the swell of emotion.
“15” is a bold project centered on songs written before turning fifteen, and it has drawn wide attention, including an appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
This track is perfect for anyone who wants to feel the joy and poignancy of pure love, and for those who want to reflect on the true nature of romance.
Deceptive Lovetuki.
A dramatic number woven from a longing for trust and feelings steeped in doubt.
Released by singer-songwriter tuki.
in April 2025, it was chosen as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Caster.” The lyrics are striking for their narrative quality, portraying the struggle of living between truth and lies.
In a world where information floods in like a torrent, this work is sure to resonate deeply with those searching for what to believe.
my wishAI
A heartwarming gospel ballad filled with hope and prayer.
Released in April 2025, this work serves as the image song for the film “Hana Manma.” The lyrics gently tell us that “wishes do come true,” and AI’s husky yet powerful vocals layer over them to moving effect.
It beautifully captures the world of the film, in which Ryohei Suzuki and Kasumi Arimura play a brother and sister.
This song gently supports those on the verge of giving up on the future or whose dreams have been denied, making it a perfect listen when you need strength to persevere or the courage to take the next step.