Songs with powerful lyrics. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.
When it comes to music—especially Japanese music—there are times when the lyrics feel even more important than the melody or the ensemble.
Encountering a song that resonates with your own feelings can become a turning point in your life.
So this time, we’re introducing songs with powerful lyrics!
We’ve put together a wide-ranging list, including songs that stay by your side in tough times and songs that give you a push when you need courage.
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Songs with powerful lyrics. Recommended masterpieces and popular songs (91–100)
everlasting lampPEOPLE 1
This song gently wraps the feelings of young people who live by the small light in their hearts.
Released by PEOPLE 1 in July 2020, it features a comfortable jazz- and funk-infused groove and lyrics brimming with vivid metaphors.
By skillfully weaving together contrasting motifs—heaven and school, God and convenience stores, talent and a swing—it portrays the struggles and hopes of youth living in the present day.
The pop-styled animated video by animator coalowl surpassed 1.4 million views within just two weeks of its release.
It’s a song that quietly gives a push to those who carry heavy burdens in their hearts yet still try to keep moving forward.
be master of lifeaiko
This heartwarming song beautifully captures the strength to face life’s hardships with positivity, as well as the moments of vulnerability we sometimes show.
Included on the album “Natsufuku,” released in June 2001, it was also used as the theme for Ezaki Glico’s “3C” commercial, and is filled with messages that resonate closely with listeners.
Aiko’s characteristically delicate lyrics blend perfectly with a refreshing rock sound, gently speaking to the importance of living true to yourself.
It’s a song you’ll want to hear when you feel lost in life or when you want to support someone dear to you.
It offers a wonderful experience in which feelings for someone and hope for tomorrow swell warmly in your heart.
BremenYorushika
A heartwarming story, inspired by the Grimm Brothers’ “Town Musicians of Bremen,” woven with a light rhythm and bright melody.
Delivered by Yorushika, this work gently speaks to the joy of surrendering yourself to music, free from logic and convention.
Like the story’s protagonists, it teaches us that even if we never arrive at our destination, the journey we share is where meaning truly lies—a gem of a song.
Released digitally in July 2022, it also sparked buzz with its animation-style music video, featuring a strikingly original direction that shows only the feet of eight different characters.
It’s a recommended track for times when your heart feels tired, when you’re unsure about life, or when you want to look ahead and walk forward together with someone.
NonfictionHirai Ken
A heartfelt message song born from the experience of losing a close friend.
Ken Hirai’s powerful vocals portray the longing for a lost life and the wish to meet again, with a voice that stirs the soul.
Since its release in June 2017, this medium-tempo ballad has resonated with many.
Created as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Little Giant,” its delicate, acoustic guitar–based arrangement harmonizes beautifully with the drama’s worldview.
The lyrics probe deeply into the meaning of life and gently embrace life’s struggles and setbacks, woven with warm words that stay close to the heart.
This work will light a quiet beacon in the hearts of those standing at life’s crossroads or holding feelings for someone dear.
Beautiful worldAimer
This song is notable for Aimer’s heartwarming vocals, which gently embrace deeply held feelings with a clear, transparent tone.
As the protagonist prepares to spread their wings into a vast world while holding an unforgettable dream close to their heart, the delicate piano and the grand string arrangement paint a beautiful picture.
Released in February 2025, the piece was written as the theme song for an Idemitsu Kosan commercial.
Woven into it are wishes for a hope-filled future and gratitude for the small happiness found in everyday life, making it an empowering track that quietly gives a push to anyone about to take a new step forward.
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
This is a signature song by the folk duo Yuzu, known for its moving melodies that linger in the heart and lyrics that paint the radiant moments of life.
It’s a warm piece that gently embraces everyone’s dreams and the joy and hardship felt along the journey.
Released in July 2004, it was chosen as the theme song for NHK’s broadcast of the Athens Olympics.
It is deeply etched in many people’s memories alongside the moment when Japan’s men’s gymnastics team won gold for the first time in 28 years in Athens.
We recommend this work as an encouraging anthem for those who are putting in the effort or about to take a new step, filled with kindness like words of support.
purplejoōbachi
This heartwarming work by Queen Bee powerfully sings of gratitude for meeting someone special and hope for the future.
Deep appreciation for the friends who offered support resonates through its distinctive worldview and melodic lines.
The song’s gentle vocals convey a commitment to human bonds and the embrace of diversity.
Included on the album Aku, released in March 2025, it was issued alongside “Mephisto,” the ending theme for the TV anime Oshi no Ko.
It’s a track you’ll want to hear when you want to feel the strength of not being alone, to think of someone dear, or to find the courage to take a new step.