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. Songs with lyrics you can relate to (391–400)
fatesumika
A heartwarming cheer song from sumika.
Set to a gentle melody, it sings of life’s destiny and prayers for the future.
Positive lines like “Wishing for fate” and “Even mistakes have humor” really resonate.
Released on April 4, 2024, it was also chosen as the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime “Delicious in Dungeon.” It’s a song that gives you the courage to live true to yourself.
When you’re struggling or feeling lost, listening to it will surely give you a gentle push forward.
Highwaykururi
This song is the 12th single by Quruli, a rock band from Kyoto.
It also serves as the theme song for the film Josee, the Tiger and the Fish.
The rhythm section lays down a simple beat over a gentle looping phrase.
I’m moved by the resolve embedded in the lyrics.
Seasons come aroundsakaiyuu
This is a track included on singer-songwriter Yu Sakai’s third album, “Coming Up Roses.” The music video also drew attention for its collaboration with the short animated film “Seasons Turn ~TOKYO STATION~” set at Tokyo Station.
I wonder why.takayan
This piece captivates with its gentle melody and heartfelt lyrics.
Takayan’s distinctive vocals give the impression of gently staying close to the listener’s heart.
Released in June 2024, the song poignantly explores themes of love and life’s uncertainties.
It portrays the ache of feelings that don’t reach the one you love, stirring the listener’s emotions.
It’s a perfect track for those struggling with romance or searching for their own path.
This song might help you sort out your feelings.
As a work that reveals a new side of Takayan, it has won the hearts of many fans.
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
A signature song by a male duo.
It was also used as the official theme song for the Athens Olympics by a certain TV network.
For some people, hearing this track might bring back memories of the Olympics’ intense competitions.
The two-part harmony in the chorus is particularly striking.
Although it’s an Olympic theme song, I believe it has been loved for so long because its lyrics resonate not only with competing athletes but with people of all ages and backgrounds.
With the Wind and a KissAina ji Endo
This heartwarming song is marked by a gentle timbre and a lively rhythm.
Written by Aina The End, it carries a positive message about moving into the future while cherishing both the past and the present.
Released in October 2024, it was also used as the theme song for NIVEA’s TV commercial “Kitakaze no NIVEA Gin’un.” The track is included on Aina’s third album, RUBY POP.
It’s the perfect song for times when you feel lost or want to take a new step forward.
Be sure to experience Aina’s tender vocals.
make a peace signUsotsuki
They are a classic, melody-driven band that debuted on June 4, 2014 with the mini-album “I Fell in Love with a Venusian” on DAIZAWA RECORDS/UK.PROJECT.
This track can be called the very identity of Usotsuki.