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, support, and life. Tracks with relatable lyrics (21–30)
YELLOWKamiyama Yagi
This is a song by singer-songwriter Yoh Kamiyama, who is also known under the name UQiYO-san (as a Vocaloid producer, “Yuukisan/Youkisan”/Organic Acid).
It’s included on the 2019 mini-album “Shiawase na Otona.” The stylish chord progressions and funky rhythm are striking.
Its intriguingly chosen lyrics resonated with younger listeners, making it a popular track.
It has a strong, addictive quality that makes you want to keep listening.
366 daysHY
These are heartrending lyrics that capture the feelings of a woman who still loves him so deeply that she can’t help it, unable to forget him.
The days she spent with him remain vivid in her memory, unfaded, and she can’t forget even his small gestures or his scent.
Her feelings for him show just how much she truly loved him.
It’s simply heartbreaking.
GIFTMr.Children
Mr.Children has many songs that resonate with people across different generations.
“GIFT” is one of those tracks, with lyrics that make anyone think, “Is this about me?” There’s a subtle, question-like structure that feels as if it’s addressing the listener directly, prompting reflection and allowing each person to arrive at their own answer.
It’s a moving song that gently seeps into your heart, especially when you’re feeling tired.
Even if you went and became somebody’s damn girlfriendtensai bando
What a title! At first glance it really takes you by surprise: “Even If You End Up Becoming Someone Else’s Girlfriend” by Tensai Band.
It’s the band featuring Reitaro Kimyo, whose sweet vocals became a hot topic through commercials and more.
The title is a bit eccentric, but it’s actually a sad, heartrending love song.
It’s a simple, straightforward, and deeply moving track packed tightly with bittersweet emotion, one that pierces the heart.
Bedtime StoryNishino Kana
This song, “Bedtime Story,” begins like a folktale, as if someone were reading a story aloud.
A cute love story unfolds as though the narrative is being told, but in the chorus, rather than feeling like we’re reading the story’s content, the emotions burst forth.
It feels like a single song with a two-part structure.
That’s Why I Gave Up MusicYorushika
The beautiful tone of the piano resonates in the heart.
It’s a song by Yorushika, a rock band led by the popular Vocaloid producer n-buna.
Released in 2019, it’s the title track of a concept album and carries a message from “me,” who has quit music, to a person named “Elma.” The narrative element is very strong, so I highly recommend listening to the entire album.
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
Released in 2002, Road of Major’s indie debut single is a quintessential youth punk anthem themed around friendship and bonds.
It delivers universal themes—meeting and parting with friends, supporting one another—through an energetic sound.
Remarkably, as an indie release, the song spent 19 consecutive weeks in the Oricon Top 10 and sold over 900,000 copies in total.
It’s also included on the album “ROAD OF MAJOR” and the best-of compilation “GOLDEN ROAD ～BEST～.” This track is perfect for anyone who has dear friends they’re connected to at heart, even when apart.
Listen to it during graduation season or at the start of a new chapter in life, and you’ll be reminded of the irreplaceable value of those connections.