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. Tracks with relatable lyrics (201–210)
tremoloRADWIMPS

The story begins with a serene depiction of the night woven beneath a sky full of stars.
Featured on RADWIMPS’ album “RADWIMPS 3: Mujintō ni Motte Ikiwasureta Ichimai,” released in February 2006, this piece pairs melodious sounds with probing questions about the meaning of human existence and one’s way of being.
It portrays a strong will to face forward even while confronting the anxiety of nearly losing oneself.
The brisk, driving track brilliantly expresses emotional shifts and the heart’s fluctuations through music, making it a song that accompanies those on a journey of self-discovery.
Thoughts and feelings toward loveaiko

This song poignantly sings of a straightforward love for someone dear, with Aiko’s vocals and the gentle melodic line resonating deeply.
Released in May 2024, it strikingly portrays how relationships between people are bound together by affection.
Chosen as the theme song for the feature film Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Five-pointed Star, it harmonizes beautifully with the movie’s story.
Built on piano and acoustic guitar, the sound is wrapped in Aiko’s warm voice throughout.
It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who cherishes the feeling of caring for someone or wants to deepen their bond with a loved one.
BelieveShenelu

It sings of a fateful encounter with someone precious and the strength to overcome hardships, gently yet powerfully expressing the resolve to trust each other and move toward the future together.
Its grand melodic lines and emotionally rich vocals resonate in the heart, making it a song that accompanies life’s important moments.
It was chosen as the theme song for the film “BRAVE HEARTS: Umizaru,” released in July 2012, and is included on the album “Believe.” As Che’Nelle’s first original song in Japanese, it was written specifically for the movie.
It’s a perfect track for those who want to reflect on bonds and encounters with loved ones, or who find themselves standing at a crossroads in life.
Untitled TodayHirai Dai

This warm song resonates with a message that invites us to rediscover the happiness and gratitude hidden in everyday life.
The sound woven by Dai Hirai’s gentle vocals and gospel-style chorus gives a calm and soothing impression.
It carefully portrays the importance of small, everyday joys over material desires, a strong will to believe in the future, and the significance of empathy with others.
Included on the album “Life Goes On,” released in February 2021, it became a popular work that surpassed 100 million streams in December of the same year.
Dai Hirai’s warm voice has supported many listeners as an encouraging song that lifts the spirits when they feel down or emotionally tired.
winding roadNovelbright

An uplifting coming-of-age anthem that depicts the journey from boyhood to adulthood along the winding road of life, set to a sweeping melody.
The track brings out Novelbright’s appeal to the fullest, portraying the anxieties and inner conflicts of everyday life, as well as the strength to overcome them.
Yudai Takenaka’s expansive vocals and the invigorating sound unique to a rock band resonate deeply.
Released for streaming in January 2025, the song was chosen as the theme for the TV Tokyo drama “Courtroom Dragon,” and its music video—directed by Hiroshi Tamaki—also became a hot topic.
It’s the perfect song for those moments when you strive to achieve something together with friends, like in club activities, cultural festivals, or school festivals.
Friendswacci

This warm, gently drawn song about everyday life with friends is a single released by wacci in March 2020.
It was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Uchi Tama?! Have you seen my Tama?” and was written and composed by guitarist Keiji Muranaka.
The lyrics shine a light on the small, ordinary moments of each day and the unchanging routines, carefully weaving bonds with friends and brimming with a kindness that resonates in the heart.
The melody is lively and pleasant, striking a perfect balance with the slightly bittersweet lyrics to create a superb track.
It also works wonderfully as a theme song for school or cultural festivals—an uplifting, heartwarming anthem that colors a page of youth spent with friends.
ironySUPER BEAVER

This song plays out like a psychological drama, deftly portraying the contradictions and maneuvering in human relationships.
Included on the mini-album “Mannaka no Koto,” it was released in September 2017.
It carefully weaves together the complex dynamics of modern relationships—ambiguous romance, exchanges of words that conceal true intentions, and more.
The lyrics leave a deep impression as they capture the confusion of a fling turning serious and the inability to end a relationship.
Alongside the powerful rock sound that SUPER BEAVER excels at, the song expresses the subtleties of a heart swirling with diverse emotions.
It’s a highly relatable track that offers solace to those troubled by love or weighed down by the complexities of human relationships.


