Songs with powerful lyrics. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.

The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “The True Form of Tears” MV (Theme song for NHK Night Drama ‘Vanilla na Mainichi’)

It’s a soul-stirring song that gently embraces the loneliness and struggles everyone carries in their hearts.

It delivers a heartwarming message about the importance of accepting the invisible, deep-seated emotions within us just as they are.

Created by SUPER BEAVER in January 2025, the piece was written as the theme song for NHK General’s late-night drama “Vanilla na Mainichi,” further enriching the show’s world.

Airing from the same January, the drama features the track as a key song that closely reflects the protagonist’s feelings, including a scene where a main character sings it.

Whether you’re standing at a crossroads in life, trying to confront yourself, or hoping to understand someone else’s feelings, this is a song that will surely resonate with your heart.

Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK: Wasted Nights [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

“I want to sprint through the present with everything I’ve got so I won’t have any regrets!” This is ONE OK ROCK’s grand anthem that stirs up that fiery feeling.

Its powerful message—like a shout that there’s no such thing as a wasted night—ignites the passion that’s been sleeping deep in your heart.

Don’t be bound by the past; the way it cherishes each moment spent with friends is sure to give you courage.

Released in February 2019, this song was created as the theme for the film “Kingdom” and is included on the album “Eye of the Storm.” You can sense the impact from the episode in which the film’s producer said it made his soul “tremble with heat.” Listen to it on anxious nights before taking on a challenge or when you want to reaffirm your bonds with friends, and it will surely give you a push forward.

Butt-biting bugoshiri kajiri mushi

UrumaDelvi | Oshiri Kajiri Mushi | UDTV

The Oshiri Kajiri Mushi character itself is very cute, and the melody and lyrics are also adorable.

The lyrics don’t really have any particular meaning, but somehow it’s a tune you end up humming.

Thanks to the word “butt,” it’s also popular with children.

Today -A Heart Full of Love-Miyamoto Hiroji

Hiroji Miyamoto – Today -A Heart Full of Love-

Hiroji Miyamoto’s “Today – Full of Love -” will be released as a double A-side single in June 2025.

It has been chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama Hitomi in HR.

It’s a pop piece grounded in rock, highlighted by Miyamoto’s warm, resonant vocals.

The lyrics use unadorned words to convey the universal theme of love.

It’s a song that stands beside people who are giving their all in everyday life and gives them strength.

HachikōFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Hachikō [Official video]

Fujii Kaze’s new work seamlessly blends the fluidity of English lyrics with the resonance of Japanese, creating a liberating feel that seems to carry you anywhere.

Through the familiar motif of Shibuya’s Hachiko, it conveys universal messages of “waiting” and “faith.” Released in June 2025, this track became the prologue to his all-English album Prema, which came out in September of the same year.

It’s perfect for moments when you want to feel calm or need a gentle push to take a new step.

Follow along with Fujii Kaze on his musical adventure!

PhoenixNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima “Firebird” Music Video

Set to a magnificent orchestral sound, Mika Nakashima’s powerful vocals resonate in this dramatic ballad.

As the ending theme for an NHK TV anime based on Osamu Tezuka’s original work, it was released in June 2004 as her 12th single—so many of you may already know it.

Carried by a fleeting yet beautiful melody, the timelessness of love handed down across time overlaps with the image of a legendary bird that overcomes hardship and is reborn.

The track was later included on the album “MUSIC.” When you want to reflect on the grand flow of life and fate, immerse yourself in this expansive world.

It will surely leave you deeply moved.

Peter PanYuuri

Yuuri “Peter Pan” Official Music Video (Full)

This is a moving song that expresses a steadfast resolve to chase one’s dreams.

It brilliantly captures the strength to stand by one’s convictions despite social criticism and the purity to envision ideals free from conventions.

Written and composed by Yuuri, this J-pop rock track is marked by a funky backing and a powerful vocal performance.

Since its digital-only release in August 2020, it has resonated with many listeners, and starting in April 2021 it was also used as a corporate commercial song by DIP Corporation.

It’s a track that gently encourages those who want to keep pursuing their dreams and those seeking a path that’s true to themselves.