[Songs Praying for Peace] To Prevent Repeating Tragic History | A Collection of Peace Songs That Resonate with the Heart
Songs of peace that resonate in our hearts in every era.
Many timeless classics that wish for a world without war or conflict and embody the preciousness of peace in song have long continued to stay close to people’s hearts.
In this article, we introduce songs—mainly from Japanese music—that are imbued with prayers and hopes for peace.
Powerful messages like “Don’t forget the painful history,” and warm sentiments such as “Let’s build a Japan and a world without conflict together.” You’re sure to find a message of peace that resonates with your heart.
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[Song Wishing for Peace] To Prevent Repeating Tragic History | A Collection of Heart-Touching Peace Songs (61–70)
Children Who Don’t Know WarJirōzu
This is a song released by Jiro’s in 1970.
Unveiled in the midst of the Vietnam War, it became one of Japan’s representative anti-war songs expressing a wish for peace.
It was a major hit, winning the New Artist Award at the 13th Japan Record Awards, and in 1973 a film of the same name was produced based on the song’s lyrics.
Child of the devilHiguchi Ai
“Child of Evil” carries a poignant yet straightforward message about unending conflict.
Released in 2022 by singer-songwriter Ai Higuchi, who is known for songs that depict life and love from a unique perspective, it resonates with a grand, dramatic band sound.
It portrays sorrow over devastating war and love for those dear to us, and its lyrics about the difficulty of living invite spontaneous empathy.
Now, as more people belong to generations with no direct experience of war, this song reminds us of the importance of passing down history and memory.
Stop The WarHEY-SMITH
It’s the lead track from the album “Stop The War.” The song was written to channel anger toward war in a positive way, but vocalist-guitarist Shuhei Igari says he “sang it while staying in that angry state.” With HEY-SMITH’s signature horn sounds, it’s an emotional, fiery rock number.
And, to the futureTsugumi Mai
An original song included on an album for which soprano singer Mai Tsugumi herself wrote the lyrics, with the theme of “hope and encouragement for the future.” The powerful, straightforward vocals paired with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Central Band’s sound really give you energy! It’s a piece that conveys human connection and warmth unique to a band that continues community-rooted activities like family concerts, while also expressing the power of the Earth.
It carries hopes for the future in the midst of the COVID-19 era.
Pathetic.Tonneruzu
The 17th single by the comedy duo Tunnels, who reign as legends in the comedy world with their one-of-a-kind style.
The song was used as the ending theme for their own show, “Tunnels’ Thanks to Everyone,” and features impactful lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto that satirize the Gulf War and Japan’s response to it.
War is an eternal challenge for humanity, and there may have been great significance in having comedians sing about such a global issue.
It remains a strongly message-driven song that casts a stone into the conflicts that continue to this day.
Song of Peaceyanawarabaa
The song that teaches us the meaning of people crossing paths is Peace Song.
It’s included on Yui Song, released in 2010 by Yanawaraba, a musical duo from Okinawa Prefecture.
This number is notable for the warm timbre unique to Okinawan folk music.
Its moving melody line, marked by a slow tempo, strikes the heart.
Along with a message imbued with a wish for peace, their warm choral work will resonate.
Please listen to this timeless song that expresses a hope for peace across generations.
The bell of peace ringsSazan Ōrusutāzu
Included on their 15th album, “Budou” (Grapes), released in 2015.
It was their first album in ten years, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the end of the war, and it carries a heartfelt wish for peace.
Listening to it, there’s a certain nostalgic feel.
The album as a whole features many songs themed around peace, imbued with distinctly Japanese sentiment, Kuwata’s personal experiences and feelings, and gratitude toward those who fought desperately in those days.
It’s a song that makes you want to cherish being Japanese, take pride in it, and cultivate your own sense of respect for others.