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.
Find the tracks that fit your present moment perfectly!
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- Songs that give you strength. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.
Songs with powerful lyrics. Recommended masterpieces and popular songs (141–150)
Set SailBE:FIRST
Born from a collaboration with the card game ONE PIECE CARD GAME, this song brims with courage and hope.
Its driving sound and powerful lyrics gently give listeners a push forward.
Embracing a “chance to transform anxiety” with optimism, it celebrates the importance of moving toward your dreams together with your companions.
Showcasing BE:FIRST’s signature musical diversity and outstanding performance, the track was released digitally in February 2024.
It’s the perfect anthem when you need the courage to dive into a new environment or when you want to strive toward a big goal with your team.
The Promised PlaceCHEMISTRY
This song was created to commemorate CHEMISTRY’s 5th anniversary since their debut, with singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara commissioned to provide the track.
It conveys a message about cherishing dreams, so much so that the word “dream” appears 19 times throughout the song.
Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana
“Goodbye, My Beloved” is one of the classic songs by Hana*Hana.
The Japanese is used skillfully, and the lyrics are beautiful.
Its memorable phrases and melody make it a wonderful piece.
It’s easy for anyone to listen to, so you’ll want to keep it on repeat.
Another highlight is how it lingers in your ears for a long time.
I am the strongest.Ado (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)
It’s a song that radiates confident strength and a steadfast resolve to keep chasing your dreams.
Ado’s powerful vocals and the driving sound are truly uplifting.
Released in June 2022 as an insert song for the film ONE PIECE FILM RED, it’s included on the album “Uta no Uta ONE PIECE FILM RED.” The track drew a huge response, surpassing 300 million streams.
It’s a song you’ll want to hear when you feel like you’re losing yourself or when you’re ready to take a new step forward.
It will give you the courage to believe in yourself—“I’ll be okay.” If you’re burdened with worries or anxiety, it will gently push you forward.
LEGITINI
INI’s song delivers a powerful, confidence-filled message.
As the title track of their second album “MATCH UP,” released in February 2024, it has drawn significant attention.
The lyrics, written by member Hiroto Nishi, convey the importance of staying true to oneself.
Set to a hip-hop-influenced sound, the track expresses a resolve to move forward by overcoming past hardships and believing in one’s own worth.
It’s a song that offers courage and confidence to people who rise above all challenges to carve their own paths, as well as to young people striving for self-realization.
HinataSUPER BEAVER
Just hearing the energetic intro is enough to lift your spirits—this is SUPER BEAVER’s powerful cheer song! Released in April 2017 as a digital-only single, it was also chosen as the theme song for the drama “But I Still Want to Get Married! ~A BL Manga Artist’s Awkward Quest for Love~.” It delicately portrays the conflict between wanting to protect oneself by thinking, “If getting depressed is the alternative, I’d rather not get my hopes up,” and the realization that “not expecting anything from myself feels empty and boring.” This song teaches the importance of living true to yourself.
It’s a gentle push on the back for anyone who wants to try something new but can’t quite take that first step.
earnest desireSUPER BEAVER
With lyrics that resonate and a powerful sound, SUPER BEAVER’s music gives listeners a supportive push.
Featured on their album “Ongaku” released in February 2024, this song celebrates the preciousness of human connections.
Stemming from the idea that many lives intertwine behind each person’s happiness, it expresses the depth and complexity of relationships through individual self-esteem, desires, and a spirit of forgiveness.
It’s a perfect track for when you want to take a step forward or encourage someone else.