[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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[Songs Wishing for Peace] To Prevent Repeating Tragic History | A Collection of Heartfelt Peace Songs (71–80)
About happinesssadamasashi
An introspective ballad by Masashi Sada imbued with a fervent prayer for peace.
The quiet piano and solemn strings leave a strong impression.
The question “Are you happy?” posed again and again pierces deeply into the hearts of those of us living in peaceful times.
Released in May 1982 as the theme song for the film “The Tower of Himeyuri,” which depicts the tragedy of the Battle of Okinawa, the song also became familiar as a commercial jingle for Duskin, spreading its universal message widely.
It’s a work that makes us reconsider just how precious our ordinary, everyday lives truly are.
Relay of Lifesango
Sango is a collaborative unit of musicians from Okinawa.
This song sings of peace for the people who live their daily lives upon the history of Okinawa, an island that became a battlefield during the war.
The lyrics are deeply moving, conveying a message of hope that everyone can continue to live peaceful everyday lives forever.
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.
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Gurukun SongNema Ui
“Gurukun no Uta,” released by local Okinawa VTuber Ui Nema, celebrates the “gurukun,” the Okinawan dialect name for the fish known as the blue-lined sea bream (also called fusilier), which is also the prefectural fish of Okinawa.
Merchandise featuring the gurukun design—“Gurukun Goods”—is now a runaway hit at souvenir shops on Kokusai Street.
If you love Okinawa, this character might already be familiar to you.
The cheerful lyrics, which say, “Since we’re all living beings, let’s not fight and get along,” are uplifting.
I believe if everyone listens to this song and dances together, no conflicts will break out!
War DittyIzumiya Shigeru
The passionately charged “War Ditty,” imbued with irony toward war, was created by Shigeru Izumiya, a singer-songwriter who also excels as an actor and commentator.
The powerful guitar playing—like an expression of fervor from the heart—leaves a strong impression.
Its strongly messaged lyrics depicting every facet of war, together with his soulful vocals, resonate deeply.
Precisely because the song conveys unvarnished, straightforward feelings, it communicates the sorrow and pain inherent in conflict.
It is an anti-war song we hope to pass down for a bright future free of war.
Song of the AogiriSakushi Sakkyoku: Morimitsu Nanairo
A gem of a song, woven as a prayer for peace, inspired by the image of the Aogiri tree that survived the atomic bombing and resonated in a young heart.
Written and composed by Nanairo Morimitsu when she was in second grade, this piece won the Grand Prix out of 915 entries in the “Songs of Hiroshima” competition hosted by Hiroshima City in 2001.
It is deeply moving that it was the only entry created by a child at the time.
Set to a gentle melody and a simple structure, it quietly yet powerfully expresses the rebirth of the bombed Aogiri and a wish for world peace.
Highly recommended for those who want to feel a deep love for their hometown and hope for the future, and for everyone who wishes to pass on the importance of peace to the next generation.
rainbowBLUE ENCOUNT
BLUE ENCOUNT’s “Niji” captivates listeners with an easy-to-listen melody and serious lyrics, even as it carries the weighty theme of peace.
Reflecting the backdrop of ongoing global conflicts, it conveys a message that resonates deeply with people’s hearts.
It vividly paints, through music, an image of the peace we seek—content that anyone, from young listeners to adults, can relate to.
It offers a wonderful opportunity to renew our wishes for peace.