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

BrainwashingRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Brainwashing [Official Music Video]

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.

tuki. “Ingot of Pure Love” Official Music Video

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.

tuki. “Deceptive Love” Official Audio (Theme song for TBS Sunday Theater ‘Caster’)

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

AI「my wish」（Official Music Video）

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.

EncoreYOASOBI

YOASOBI "Encore" Official Music Video

It’s a masterpiece by YOASOBI that begins with a gentle piano tone and sings of the hearts of people facing a world on the brink of the end.

As the end of the world draws near, it delicately portrays the subtle emotions of a protagonist who once was hurt by music yet finds the courage to face sound again.

The strong will of those who love music and strive to live alongside it resonates with the beautiful melody and strikes the heart.

A gem from the album “THE BOOK,” recorded in January 2021, it was also featured as the song in Google’s Pixel 5 commercial.

This moving work is one you’ll want to hear if you seek life’s meaning through music, have been saved by music, or wish to etch precious moments with loved ones into your heart.

pure whiteFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – “masshiro” (pure white) [Official Audio]

Set to a bossa nova–styled rhythm and the warm sound of acoustic guitar, this emo-tinged track seeps gently into the heart with its calm, tender vocals.

While singing of pure feelings and a longing for an innocent heart, the lyrics portray the unavoidable farewells and the process of growth in life, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in February 2025, the song was written specifically for I LOHAS’s new commercial, “Surely Tomorrow Will Feel Just Right,” and is marked by a fresh, natural atmosphere.

Kaze Fujii, who has studied piano since childhood, has earned high acclaim for his albums HELP EVER HURT NEVER and LOVE ALL SERVE ALL.

It’s a recommended listen for quiet moments or when you want to gather your thoughts.

RE:I AMAimer

RE: I AM / Aimer covered by Inui Toko

A grand rock ballad by Aimer that sings of the pain of loss everyone experiences in life, and the strength to keep looking forward.

Her voice, which reaches deep into the listener’s heart, fervently conveys a call to a precious person who has been lost.

While dealing with heavy themes such as war and parting, it leaves a strong impression with its stance of finding hope in the small lights that exist in everyday life.

Released in March 2013, the song peaked at No.

6 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It was used as the ending theme for OVA Mobile Suit Gundam UC episode 6, and as the opening theme for episode 18 of Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096.

This is a song that offers comfort and support to those who have lost someone dear and are on the verge of losing their sense of purpose in life.