[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 Moving Peace Songs (51–60)
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.
Summer 1999, OkinawaMr.Children
This song was the B-side to the single “NOT FOUND,” released in 2000.
The lyrics are mainly based on an experience from a trip to Okinawa in 1994.
Compared to typical Mr.Children songs, it leans much more toward folk and has a lot of lyrics.
That makes sense, as it was reportedly created with Takuro Yoshida—one of Sakurai’s musical roots—in mind.
It seems to be a song with deep personal meaning for Sakurai.
City of PeaceKuwata Keisuke
In SOMPO Holdings’ TV commercial, Keisuke Kuwata played a comical office worker.
The song featured in that commercial is “Kibou no Machi” (City of Hope).
Its melody is quintessentially Kuwata—warm and comforting—perfectly aligning with the ad’s message: “To enjoy today.” While Southern All Stars have grand songs that wish for world peace, this track feels more like it sings of “everyday happiness” by comparison.
The lyrics, which can be taken to mean “As I’ve grown up, I’ve come to see what happiness is,” are particularly noteworthy.
It’s a highly recommended song that you can fully appreciate even just by reading the lyric sheet.
A flower blooming atop contradictionsMONGOL800
MONGOL800 is a rock band that has created many songs themed around a love for Ryukyu.
Their track “A Flower Blooming on Contradictions” is a peaceful number about their hometown of Okinawa.
It was included on their 2001 release MESSAGE.
With a band sound reminiscent of punk and melodic hardcore, its straightforward performance is deeply moving.
The lyrics, carrying a message for a world without war, leave a strong impression.
How about listening to this rock number that might inspire you to make the world a better place?
[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.
Miracle EarthKuwata Keisuke & Mr.Children
It was released in 1995 as a charity single by Keisuke Kuwata & Mr.Children.
The song served as the campaign anthem for Act Against AIDS 1995, and its lyrics include words that evoke AIDS, war, infectious diseases, and other themes central to the song.
Portraying an ideal of peace, it also features lines that satirize a government that fails to take initiative and crowds that turn a blind eye, resulting in a powerful message song.
mabatakiVaundy
It’s a song imbued with a wish for peace.
This work by Vaundy impresses with lyrics that depict people’s hatred, sorrow, and hope, evoking a world without war or conflict.
Vaundy’s delicate sensibility comes through throughout the track.
It’s also appealing that, as a multi-artist, he handles everything from writing and composing to arranging on his own.
The music video features actor Masaki Suda, making it visually enjoyable as well.
It’s perfect for moments when you want to calm your mind or reflect on peace.