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 relatable lyrics (301–310)
LetterSHE’S

This is a heartfelt song themed around the conflicts and growth that come with human relationships.
Released as a digital single in October 2019, it was also included on the July 2020 album Tragicomedy.
The track gained significant attention as it was featured in commercials for Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons and the Nintendo Switch Lite, and it was released as the second installment in SHE’S three-month consecutive digital single campaign.
It’s a ballad characterized by a relaxed tempo and simple arrangement, with Ryoma Inoue’s letter-like, conversational vocals resonating deeply.
It’s a recommended listen for those struggling with important relationships or looking to boost their self-esteem.
If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER

Released in June 2020 and known as the theme song for the film “The Footprints of Water” (Mizukami no Flight), this SUPER BEAVER track is a heartwarming song that gently conveys the importance of human connection.
Its lyrics, which depict the joys and frustrations that come from our ties with others, and above all, the encounters with those who become most precious to us, resonate deeply with many listeners.
Marking the band’s notable return to Sony Music Records, the song reached No.
6 on the Oricon Weekly Charts.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you wish to stand by someone you care about, or when you want to cheer on a loved one standing at a crossroads in life.
iro iroTatsuya Fukazawa

A gem of a number that gently paints the colorful emotions that fill our everyday lives.
“iro iro” is included on the album THE BEST 2020–2025, set for release in January 2025.
Tatsuya Fukazawa’s warm vocals blend beautifully with the approachable melody crafted by sumika’s Kenta Kataoka.
The lyrics, infused with positivity and gratitude, envelop listeners with a comforting warmth.
This piece is perfect for moments when you want to reaffirm your bond with someone special.
Why not listen to it together with your partner?
Symphony of VoicesTrySail

I’m moved by this symphony of emotion and gratitude.
Created as the theme song for their solo concert at Nippon Budokan in March 2025, this piece is structured to treasure unity with the fans, and you can almost see the entire venue becoming one.
The beautiful harmonies woven by the three members of TrySail speak to a decade of bonds.
It’s a song packed with the gratitude they’ve held until now and the hope they carry into the future.
Because you are hereUru

A gem of a ballad that sings of deep love and gratitude for someone precious.
Released in February 2020 as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Ship of Theseus,” it is also included on the album “Orion Blue.” Though clumsy and unable to put feelings into words perfectly, it conveys a heartfelt message that must be expressed, along with gratitude for the person who stays by your side unchanged even in difficult times.
The powerful yet clear vocals brim with warmth, as if gently nestling close to the listener’s heart.
It’s a song you’ll want to send to someone dear who feels lonely due to illness or anxiety, together with the message: “I’m always thinking of you.”
CHE.R.RYYUI

A timeless song portraying the beginning of a bittersweet romance comes to us from YUI.
Centered on acoustic guitar, its simple arrangement gently wraps around the protagonist’s fluttering feelings as they revel in casual exchanges over a cell phone.
It captures universally familiar emotions—tender infatuation for someone special and the heart-pounding anticipation of waiting for a reply—making it impossible not to relate.
Released in March 2007, the track was featured in a KDDI commercial and included on the album “CAN’T BUY MY LOVE.” With a refreshing atmosphere that makes you want to listen as spring arrives, this piece will softly encourage you as you take your first steps into a new environment.
pyramid[Alexandros]
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[Alexandros]’s Kinjitō (Pyramid) was selected as the theme song for the TV drama Private Banker.
Set in the financial industry serving the wealthy, it’s a perfect fit for a story that portrays the protagonist’s fierce challenges and growth.
Its powerful rock sound and lyrics are infused with the determination to keep moving forward even on a difficult journey.
It’s a song I especially recommend to anyone who wants to keep facing forward and moving on, even after tasting defeat.


