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 whose lyrics you can relate to (471–480)
SignIkuta Rira
A poignant coming-of-age song sung by the new-era songstress Rira Ikuta.
Many listeners will likely relate to the lyrics that capture the feelings of young people who sense they don’t belong or feel lonely.
These emotions may seem self-centered at first glance, but they’re surely feelings everyone carries.
It’s a beautiful track that conveys the earnest heart of youth.
Released in September 2024, the song was written as the theme for ABEMA’s original drama series “Transparent Us.” It’s a piece that offers comfort to those in the midst of finding themselves or who feel they have no place in their hearts.
I’ll always be by your side.HKT48
The lyrics tell of a sad farewell with someone dear.
It’s a song by the idol group HKT48, included on their 12th single “Ishi,” released in 2019.
The gentle melody and vocals are soothing.
How about listening to it after a heartbreak? It’s also recommended as a graduation song.
By the way, it was the last single featuring Rino Sashihara.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced plenty of great songs that really sink into your heart—did you find a new favorite? I’m sure some were tracks you already knew and listen to regularly.
If you discovered a wonderful song you hadn’t heard before, be sure to give it a good listen from now on!