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 lyrics you can relate to (311–320)
It’s love, right?wacci
The song by wacci, which sings of a bittersweet love, overflows with gentleness and warmth.
Written as an insert track for the Fuji TV drama “A Thorny Path to Royalty” (Yangotonaki Ichizoku) and released digitally in April 2022, it won an Excellence Award at the 64th Japan Record Awards.
It gives powerful voice to love’s ability to overcome every barrier—gender, age, family background—and has captured the hearts of many listeners.
Conveying unwavering devotion to the other person and the importance of being honest with your own feelings, it’s a track we hope everyone struggling with love will hear.
Flower of loveaimyon
A gentle song by Aimyon, chosen as the theme for NHK’s morning drama Ranman, starring Ryunosuke Kamiki and Minami Hamabe, among others.
Aimyon shows a different side with each track, so it feels like each song has its own devoted fans.
The lyrics are exquisite, entrusting emotions to flowers and seeds, the blue sky and nature: “Both the feelings that reach someone and the ones that don’t—all feelings make a flower bloom.” Put into words, it may seem simple, but it makes you realize that people live “for the surely arriving brighter tomorrow.” The unadorned guitar sound is tender too, as if gently supporting the song.
You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn
Are-kun is a singer-songwriter who has gained attention primarily through his online activities.
“Suki ni Saseta Kuse ni,” a track from his 2021 album Kokyuu (Breath), became a viral hit on TikTok.
The song conveys a heart-wrenching, burning sense of unrequited love—longing for someone who won’t turn around.
His sweet vocals over acoustic guitar tones offer a soothing comfort.
It’s a message song that depicts social media interactions and resonates with the younger generation.
STARikimonogakari
If you’re looking to be soothed by gentle lyrics, STAR is also recommended.
This is Ikimonogakari’s first single as a duo.
Written as the theme song for the film Father of the Galactic Railroad, it’s a ballad that sings of a father’s unconditional love for his son and his wish for his happiness, all from the father’s perspective.
The lyrics are profound, prompting you to reflect on what love truly is.
Be sure to listen carefully so you don’t miss a single word.
Also, the way the sound swells toward the latter half creates a sense of openness—another highlight worth listening for.
spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota
A gemlike love song woven from evanescent yet beautiful poetic expressions and a crystal-clear singing voice.
While skillfully depicting scenes from nature, it delicately conveys the feelings of thinking about someone dear.
When Tota posted it on social media in June 2021, it quickly sparked a huge response.
In December 2022, it was selected as the tie-in song for a Pure Gummy web commercial, and the full version was released in February of the following year.
Recommended for those who want to face everyday reality while feeling the sorrow of losing someone precious and the strength to keep looking forward.
Good songs themed around love, support, and life. Songs with lyrics you can relate to (321–330)
O youdoba shishō
Released in February 2025, this work is a gem of a love song whose gentle, familiar melody and straightforward, heartfelt lyrics resonate deeply.
Wrapped in warm tones, the chorus adds a sweeping string arrangement that heightens the sense of emotion.
The vocals overflow with pure affection for the other person, and the tender worldview that cherishes everyday, ordinary moments will speak not only to those in love, but to anyone nurturing warm feelings for someone important.
I Wishnaniwa danshi
Less than a year after their formation, each member of the seven-piece idol group Naniwa Danshi was making waves on TV and radio, drawing attention to their potential.
Their 6th single, “I Wish,” was selected as the theme song for the TV drama “My Second Aoharu,” starring group member Shunsuke Michieda.
Its message—that the presence of someone important can give you strength—may resonate with anyone who has a partner.
With refreshing vocals and a light, snappy ensemble, it’s a cute pop tune that feels wonderfully pleasant.
