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 (221–230)
For now,Galileo Galilei
A coming-of-age love song that emotionally captures the delicate feelings of adolescence.
It’s a track by Galileo Galilei, a rock band from Hokkaido, released in April 2025 as a tie-in for the original art exhibition of the popular manga “Blue Box.” The airy, translucent vocals and lyrical guitar sound seem to gently embrace the hazy emotions lingering in your heart.
It’s a song that will resonate with anyone who struggles to put their feelings into words in love, or who is troubled by the distance between themselves and the one they care about.
Die.Galileo Galilei
With an attention-grabbing, impactful title, Galileo Galilei’s “Please Die” stands out.
It’s included on the 2023 album Bee and The Whales.
The song’s protagonist is someone who has gone through a sorrowful parting with a loved one.
Because that special person was there, they could try their best in many things and life felt wonderful—but now that the person is gone, they feel neither the drive to keep going nor any joy.
The song portrays that state of mind.
It’s a track that offers comfort through various kinds of farewells, whether a breakup with a lover or parting ways with a dear friend.
A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY
An uplifting anthem that combines the warmth of gently encouraging those who face setbacks and hardships to believe in themselves and move forward, with the strength to give them the courage to rise again.
HIPPY’s soul-stirring vocals resonate deeply with listeners’ hearts.
Included on the album “HomeBase ~Arigatou~,” released in March 2017, this song has been chosen by many professional baseball players as their walk-up music and ranked No.
1 in the 2020 Professional Baseball Players’ Walk-up Song Rankings.
It’s the perfect track for moments when you feel like you might stop chasing your dreams, when you feel anxious or alone, or when you want someone to give you a gentle push.
It will stay close to your heart and give you the courage to take a step toward tomorrow.
In loveHY
Even if you weren’t the one they chose, the fact that you loved doesn’t change… A bittersweet yet forward-looking sentiment runs through this touching HY ballad.
Written as the theme song for the film “366 Days,” released in January 2025, the track is positioned as an answer song to their 2008 classic “366 Days.” It beautifully portrays emotional growth—rising from the pain of heartbreak and embracing even that experience as a cherished memory—and is also included on the album “TIME.” Set across Okinawa and Tokyo, the film unfolds a pure love story spanning 20 years, and this song superbly captures its worldview.
For those who have reached the end of a romance, or who are about to take a new step forward, this is a song that will gently give you a push.
Free BirdHana Hope
A single brimming with brilliance that tenderly portrays the feelings of young people facing a changing world.
Co-written by Hana Hope and jo0ji, a singer-songwriter from Tottori Prefecture, the track was released digitally in March 2025.
In each word spun from her translucent voice resides a strength that, despite anxiety and doubt, strives to keep moving forward.
It’s a gentle work that stands beside anyone searching for their own path while grappling with hesitation and inner conflict.
THE AMBITIONHilcrhyme
It’s a hip-hop track that radiates extraordinary fighting spirit and stirs up a fire in the listener.
Created by Hilcrhyme, it’s included on the album “24/7 LOVE,” released in November 2024.
The song expresses the stance of a challenger and a strong will to face adversity.
It reminds us of the importance of continually moving forward toward our dreams and goals, making it perfect for moments when you want to fire yourself up or boost your motivation.
Great songs themed around love, support, and life. Tracks with lyrics you can relate to (231–240)
LOVE INFINITYHinano
The opening theme for the anime Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts is “LOVE INFINITY.” It’s a track sung by the vocalist Hinano.
The song explores the frailty of the heart and the fleeting nature of life, conveying a message to live without regrets.
Its grand melody makes that message even more impactful.
Just listening to it is likely to fill you with courage and energy.
Also, be sure to pay attention to Hinano’s soulful vocals and how the song connects with the anime.
