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 relatable lyrics (51–60)
smileAnly
A gem of a ballad that gives you the courage to keep looking forward no matter what.
Sung by Anly, a singer-songwriter from Ie Island in Okinawa, the song stands out for its straightforward message of staying smiling especially in tough times.
Carried by a warm sound with the soothing tones of acoustic guitar, it gently seeps into the listener’s heart.
Released in March 2016, the track was used as the theme song for the special drama “Boku no Inochi,” based on the true story of a boy with a serious illness and his family.
With lyrics celebrating the bonds between loved ones, it’s perfect for graduations and new beginnings.
If you listen when you’re feeling a little down, you’ll be wrapped in a kindness that feels like a gentle nudge forward.
Love SongUru
This work is a warm medium-tempo number that depicts love gradually taking on color.
Released in August 2021 as the 11th single, it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “My Beloved Prince.” The lyrics, which hide love behind words of denial, are moving.
The light, airy piano tone seems to reflect the feeling of trying to take a step forward despite hesitation.
It’s a cheering song that gently gives you a push when you can’t be honest about your feelings.
lamplightYuga
This song was written as the theme for the TBS Friday drama “Tsuma, Shogakusei ni Naru” (My Wife Is a Little Girl Now).
It delivers, on a gentle melody, the message that no one is ever truly alone—we live alongside the feelings of someone precious to us.
Many listeners will likely see themselves in the lyrics, which say that the presence of a loved one is a sure light illuminating the night road.
Please give it a listen when you want to once again feel the presence of someone important to you.
Love WindIkuta Rira
This is a song by Lila Ikuta that captures the bewilderment and flutter of a budding romance.
Released in April 2025, it was chosen as the theme for ABEMA’s dating reality show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita: New Zealand Edition.” As it’s her third time providing a theme song for the show, the track meshes perfectly with its world.
A heart made timid by past experiences is gradually set free by the presence of another, embracing the resolve to take a sure first step forward.
Like a spring breeze, this refreshing piece is perfect for the moment you’re ready to step into a new love.
Great songs themed around love, support, and life. Tracks with relatable lyrics (61–70)
Addicted To YouUtada Hikaru
It’s one of Utada Hikaru’s early songs, and even now I can relate to its upbeat rhythm and lyrics about a frustrating, bittersweet romance.
Her more mature songs are mellow and wonderful too, but these straightforward, youth-driven tracks really resonate as well.
Yours sincerelyrokudenashi
An emotionally charged vocal performance and delicate composition weave together to create a moving number.
It’s a work by Rokudenashi, released in November 2024.
The song was also chosen as the theme for episode 2 of the live-action drama Oshi no Ko.
The lyrics deftly capture the protagonist’s inner conflict and growth, offering a chance to reflect on the self that has kept striving for someone else’s sake.
You’ll likely resonate with the determination to move forward while carrying past wounds.
It’s a track that gently stays by the side of anyone in the midst of searching for themselves.
Future Sketch IIDREAMS COME TRUE
Among the many signature songs by Dreams Come True, this one is especially popular.
It’s a classic loved by listeners of all ages.
The lyrics capture the bittersweetness of love and a calm yet exciting sense of hope for the future.
It’s also a karaoke favorite, and it really resonates with many women.
