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, encouragement, and life. Tracks with relatable lyrics (431–440)
RainbowMirei Touyama
Mirei Touyama has released a song filled with kindness and hope.
Centered on mutual support with a loved one, the track blends pop and R&B elements, highlighting her clear, translucent vocals.
Digitally released in August 2024, the piece was written and composed by Touyama herself, strongly reflecting her emotions.
The cover features an illustration of a rainbow, symbolizing the song’s themes of support and hope.
The emotionally drawn lyrics about overcoming hardships have earned strong support from listeners of her generation.
It’s a song that instills the hope that even sad nights and an uncertain future can be overcome together—warming the heart and making you want to listen with someone special.
HitomiFukuyama Masaharu
A heart-stirring masterpiece wrapped in a gentle singing voice and warm lyrics.
It’s a work that showcases Masaharu Fukuyama’s keen insight, carefully depicting the emotions and affection that dwell within people.
The lyrics, which convey the importance of things unseen, will resonate with listeners’ hearts and offer gentle encouragement.
Released in February 2024, it was also chosen as the theme song for the drama “Haru ni Nattara” (When Spring Comes).
It’s the perfect track for moments when you want to feel the bonds with family and loved ones, or when you want to reflect on yourself.
Fukuyama’s warm vocals are sure to stay close to your heart.
Far awayFukuyama Masaharu
It’s a striking song with a beautiful, moving melody and lyrics.
Through the view of a sunset seen from the window of a train heading far away, it portrays the pursuit of hopes and dreams for the future.
Masaharu Fukuyama’s powerful yet delicate vocals give listeners courage.
Released in 2010, this song has continued to stay close to many hearts.
When you stand at a crossroads in life, when you’re about to take a new step—this is the kind of song that gently nudges you forward.
Please give it a listen.
You’re sure to find new hope.
I can never meet you again.Hata Motohiro
A sadness and heartbreak that come through just from the title.
That sadness and ache are woven deeply into the lyrics as well.
When you’ve gone through a breakup or lost someone important, the hole left in your heart doesn’t easily close… It’s a helpless feeling that surely everyone has experienced.
This is a wonderful song I hope you’ll listen to at such times.
Santa MariaYonezu Kenshi
Originally a Vocaloid producer, Kenshi Yonezu has now become a leading force in the J-pop scene! This song is his major-label debut single as a vocalist.
The lyrics beautifully depict a bittersweet love story between two people kept apart, making it a perfect recommendation for anyone experiencing unrequited love or a relationship where meeting often isn’t possible.
The track features a relaxed band sound infused with strings, which further highlights the appeal of the lyrics.
I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana
This song is filled with bittersweet emotions woven into the lyrics.
When you go through a breakup, the hole left in your heart doesn’t close easily… that helpless feeling is something everyone has probably experienced.
Released in May 2010 and also used in a jewelry brand’s commercial, this piece is classic Kana Nishino—there are so many moments you can relate to.
It’s especially a song I’d love women with broken hearts to listen to.
It looks back on happy memories and portrays the crushing reality of not being able to see that person anymore, yet what’s wonderful is that it also expresses a forward-looking resolve to find new happiness.
Great songs themed around love, encouragement, and life. Tracks with lyrics you can relate to (441–450).
An empty kitchenTakahashi Yuu
This song was released in 2011 as Yu Takahashi’s fifth single overall.
It was used as the theme song for Honne Biyori, produced by CBC.
By the way, he is a different person from the model Yu Takahashi who has the same name, but they share the same height of 173 cm—quite a curious coincidence.