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 lyrics you can relate to (371–380)
Just Be FriendsDixie Flatline

This is a song sung by Luka Megurine with a mature-sounding voice.
It has a casual J-pop vibe with romantic elements, making it easy for the general public to get into.
Although it was uploaded quite some time ago, it remains a popular track that still ranks high at karaoke places like JOYSOUND.
ByrdEGO-WRAPPIN’

This is a song by the musical duo EGO-WRAPPIN’, known for their stylish, jazz-inspired sound.
It was included on the mini-album “His choice of shoes is ill!” released in 1999.
The lyrics are entirely in English, expressing the wish to be loved by someone special forever.
The piano has a gentle tone that seems to seep deep into your heart, and the vocals are sweet and wonderful.
Happy SynthesizerEasy Pop

It’s a duet song by Megurine Luka and GUMI.
The very pop, electronic synth sounds match perfectly with the lyrics that portray a girl’s pure, single-minded feelings of love.
Just listening to it gives you energy.
springHysteric Blue

One of the signature songs by Hysteric Blue, a band that boasts popularity representative of Japan.
It depicts how “an ordinary everyday life changes a little after meeting you,” and its many abstract lyrics leave room for each listener’s own interpretation, making it a track you can enjoy over and over.
The hopeful words that appear in the latter half are also lovely, and the more you think about the lyrics, the more appealing the song becomes.
Released in January 1999, it was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Mokugeki! Dokyun.” With a refreshing tone that evokes the arrival of spring, it’s recommended for the start of a new season or after experiencing a farewell with someone important.
I want to protect youJUJU

This song vividly evokes a couple who are close and bound by a strong bond.
As the title “I Want to Protect You” suggests, it’s a song in which a woman expresses her desire to support a man.
You can feel the affection throughout the lyrics.
If you had someone by your side who accepted and affirmed everything about you like this, you’d want to cherish them forever, wouldn’t you? It’s moving how the love story of these two comes into view.
melancholicJunky

It’s a song themed around feelings of love, sung by Kagamine Rin.
With its very cute melody, it’s highly regarded not only for cover vocals but also as a dance track.
What’s surprising is that many male singers perform it as well.
To the futureKiroro

It’s a ballad filled with a gentle, warm message of hope.
With lyrics that express gratitude to one’s mother and a determination to move forward on one’s own path, it resonates deeply.
The phrase “This is the road you will walk” gives you a sense of affirmation about your life.
Released in February 2002, this song is often performed at life’s milestones, such as graduation and weddings.
When you’re troubled or unsure, listening to it will encourage you.
It’s sure to give you a gentle push forward.


