[So touching it makes you cry] A heartbreakingly wistful and sad song that tightens your chest

Only a single voicerokudenashi

Rokudenashi “Just One Voice” / Rokudenashi – One Voice [Official Music Video]

It’s a poignant song that empathizes with people carrying the pain of heartbreak and the struggle of living.

Released in December 2021, it delicately portrays the loneliness and inner conflict of young people today, accompanied by the gentle tones of the piano.

The emotions expressed by Rokudenashi reflect the image of people who, though hurt by everyday words, still try their best to smile.

The song resonated across borders, reaching No.

1 on Hong Kong’s Spotify Viral Chart and moving many hearts.

It’s a track I wholeheartedly recommend to those who can’t quite put their feelings into words or who are wrestling with worries alone.

Its tender melodies and vocals will surely stay close to your heart.

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

This is a poignant song that delicately expresses feelings hidden deep in the heart.

Released in January 2025 as the theme song for NHK General’s special program “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE 18 Festival,” it centers on the importance of staying true to yourself.

While carrying loneliness and anxiety, it conveys gratitude toward those who accept you as you are, resulting in a track that deeply resonates with the emotions of younger generations who grapple with inner pain and conflict.

With an emotive melody that epitomizes Mrs.

GREEN APPLE and a powerful, heart-stirring message, this work is sure to support anyone who seeks to face themselves and move forward.

rootKing Gnu

King Gnu – Root

This song paints a hope for life nestled within a quiet melody.

Created by King Gnu as the theme for TBS’s Sunday drama “The Diamond Sleeping in the Sea” in October 2024, it’s crafted as a mid-tempo ballad characterized by the graceful tones of piano and strings.

While understated, it powerfully portrays the act of living, likening it to a plant that firmly takes root in the earth, and it deeply questions what it means to live true to oneself for someone else.

It also gently sings of accepting past pain and memories, yet still choosing to face forward with resolve and hope.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you’re thinking of someone dear or when you’re unsure of your own self-worth.

I miss youRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Aitai

This is a song whose expressive vocals and heartrending lyrics strike the heart.

It is included on RADWIMPS’s album “2+0+2+1+3+1+1 = 10 years 10 songs,” released in March 2021.

Issued on the 10th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, the piece is imbued with a deep longing for loved ones who were lost.

The repeated phrase “I want to see you” runs throughout, conveying a sense of loss and lingering attachment.

Its simple, gentle guitar tone is striking, making it a track that resonates deeply with listeners.

It’s recommended for those who have experienced the loss of someone dear, or who are living with a longing for someone.

It’s a song that echoes in the heart—please give it a listen.

DiNAYuuri

Yuuri – DiNA / THE FIRST TAKE

It’s a song that etches a deep sense of poignancy.

By using the word “DNA,” Yuuri expresses how the memory of love continues to remain within oneself.

Set for release in January 2025, the track is packed with elements of the love songs he excels at.

The lyrics feature striking phrases that evoke the feelings that follow heartbreak and parting.

While looking back on past relationships, the song also portrays a desire to be reborn as a new self.

It’s a track for those who’ve experienced heartbreak or are trying to move on from a farewell with someone important.

Tinged with sadness, yet somehow it also discovers a glimmer of hope.

hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake

Omoinotake | Hundreds of Millions of Light-Years [Official Music Video]

A song with a captivating, memorable melody and lyrics that resonate with the heart.

The words and tones woven by Omoinotake are imbued with a sincere feeling for someone precious.

Written as the theme song for the drama “Eye Love You” starring Fumi Nikaido and released in February 2024, it captured the hearts of many.

Its warm musicality, which seems to stay close to the listener’s heart, will gently embrace those who have experienced heartbreak or parting.

It’s a heartrending track that’s perfect for those moments when, after a painful experience, you want to face forward and start walking again.

To new loversback number

back number – To the New Lovers

This song delicately portrays bittersweet emotions buried deep in the heart.

Released in 2024 by back number, it was written as the theme for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Umi no Hajimari” (The Beginning of the Sea).

Set to a melody that resonates, it expresses the weakness of a self that can’t quite grow up, a yearning for the innocent faces of children, and hopes for the next generation.

With lyrics that contrast light and shadow and a clear, translucent vocal, the piece achieves beautiful harmony and offers comfort to anyone carrying unspoken, aching feelings for someone.

It’s a recommended track for those who wish to feel the sense of loss and regret that comes with living, as well as hope for the future.