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 (231–240)
MAGIC WORDKing&Prince
Known by the nickname “Kinpuri,” King & Prince is a two-member idol group whose members are active as singers, actors, and TV personalities.
Their 14th single, “MAGIC WORD,” released as a double A-side with “Aishi Ikiru Koto,” was chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Kyo kara Hitman.” The contrast between the straightforward feelings for a loved one expressed in the lyrics and the cool melody ties in with the theme centered on opposing worlds.
It’s a stylish number you’ll want to sing with friends at karaoke.
We are youngKing&Prince
King & Prince is one of Japan’s leading idol groups.
“We are young” was created as the theme song for the drama We are young, which stars group member Yuta Kishi.
It’s a medium-tempo ballad about life, carrying the message “Let’s live a life without regrets.” The chorus, where the meaning of the title becomes clear, is sure to stir your heart when you hear it.
Incidentally, the composition was handled by Koji Tamaki.
Great songs themed around love, support, and life. Tracks with lyrics you can relate to (241–250)
To love and liveKing&Prince
This is a song by King & Prince released in November 2023.
It sings about how we can go on living because there’s someone precious by our side supporting us, and you can feel that sentiment even from the title, “To Love and Live.” Featuring a simple accompaniment centered on strings and piano, it lets you fully savor each member’s beautiful vocals.
It’s been crafted into a moving ballad that matches perfectly with the love-themed lyrics.
rootKing Gnu
This gem of a mid-tempo ballad sings of the resolve and kindness to live like a “root”—a modest presence that supports someone dear.
Carried by beautiful harmonies of piano and strings, King Gnu’s signature modern rhythmic feel intertwines with choral lines reminiscent of a children’s song, resulting in a track that resonates deeply.
Written as the theme song for the TBS Sunday drama “Diamond Sleeping in the Sea,” airing from October 2024, the piece brims with profound understanding and empathy for those who steadily persevere.
When you feel on the verge of losing your way, or when you wish to be someone’s support, this song will gently stay by your side.
You only live onceLittle Glee Monster
Since 2022, Little Glee Monster—a six-member vocal group that embarked on a fresh start under a new structure—has been captivating listeners with their beautiful yet powerful choral work.
Their third single, “Jinsei wa Ichidokiri,” released as a double A-side with “Gao Gao All Star,” was featured as the song in a commercial for Yoyogi Seminar.
Its lyrics, which bring back the feeling of falling in love with your partner, may have the power to melt away heightened emotions.
With a driving, exhilarating chorus that gives you a gentle push toward making up, it’s an emotional pop tune.
If it’s not a dream, then what is it?Little Glee Monster
It’s a message song that gives you the power to live for tomorrow.
Released in May 2025 by Little Glee Monster, it was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime “Rock Is a Lady’s Accomplishment.” The sincere vocals that feel as if they speak directly to the listener’s heart and the lyrics that portray honest emotions leave a strong impression.
The lyrics carry a universal theme that gently supports the worries and doubts everyone faces.
When you want to reexamine your true self, this song is sure to have your back.
A Little Love SongMONGOL800
One of the signature songs by MONGOL800, an indie band from Okinawa.
It’s a major hit that expresses candid feelings for a loved one through a driving melody and powerful vocals.
The deeply message-driven lyrics gently remind us of the everyday realization that we often take the presence of someone we love for granted.
Included on the album MESSAGE, released in September 2001, it achieved an astonishing sales total of over 2.8 million copies despite being an indie release.
It’s the perfect song to cheer you on when you need a push to voice feelings you can’t quite bring yourself to say.