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!

Playlist

Songs with powerful lyrics. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	LOVE IS THE STRONGESTMay’n		20th debut anniversary, first participation in a tokusatsu work
2	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		The representative works of The Elephant Kashimashi
3	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		A song about the courage to give it your all
4	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		Love songs by Mongol800
5	rainbowTakahashi Yuu		Takahashi Yu’s cheering song of courage and hope
6	Live.NEWS		An encouraging cheer song by NEWS that gives you courage
7	As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE Hope Message Song
8	revolutionMOROHA		MOROHA’s self-transformation message song
9	JitterbugELLEGARDEN		Ellegarden’s upbeat songs
10	Zankyo SankaAimer		Demon Slayer OP, Aimer requested song
11	Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s classic song became a big hit as the theme song for Project X
12	glareWANIMA		WANIMA Encouragement Song of Courage
13	peace signYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s rock song depicting challenge and moving forward
14	My core is still burning.Shin (Abe Sadao) & Fuuka (Yoshioka Riho)		Movie theme song, Aimyon's rock track
15	orthodox approachSUPER BEAVER		SUPER BEAVER's powerful rock song
16	DECIDEDUVERworld		A powerful UVERworld song from Gintama that cheers on challengers
17	a single flowerHIGH and MIGHTY COLOR		A song that inspires the strength to face adversity
18	The world calls it love.Sambomasutā		Sambomaster’s rock song that gives you courage
19	Kimi to bokuPimm’s		Pimm’s song released in January 2019
20	It’s okayHilcrhyme		A song by Hilcrhyme that gives courage and a sense of reassurance
21	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		LiSA’s Demon Slayer opening theme song
22	crescent moonayaka		Ayaka’s signature ballad “Mikazuki”
23	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		The loveliness of sending a bouquet with love
24	Don’t give upZARD		An iconic song that encourages you when you face a challenge
25	cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro		Naotaro Moriyama’s “Sakura” is a graduation chorus song
26	Heretical StarOfisharu Higedan Dism		A song of courage to believe in your own path and move forward
27	I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana		Lyrics expressing lingering feelings and jealousy toward an ex, wrapped in a bittersweet longing.
28	Soul RevolutionSuperfly		Superfly’s positive song that gives you courage and strength
29	beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko		Aiko’s classic unrequited love song
30	Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi		A Tearful Song for My Brother
31	WOKE UPXG		Fusion of 808s and Asian music, a message of self-affirmation
32	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		Let's try a popular song from a mobile carrier commercial
33	The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP		A beloved national song that teaches the importance of being one of a kind
34	Golden LionNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s fiery rock—songs that stir the soul
35	breakthroughSUPER BEAVER		Haikyu!! opening theme that sings of the courage to challenge and move forward
36	Thank youikimonogakari		A song to express gratitude to parents and guests at a wedding
37	At any timeMakihara Noriyuki		An Encouragement Song to Be Yourself
38	As a personSUPER BEAVER		A ballad that sings of life's weaknesses and strengths
39	The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER		A heartwarming song that embraces loneliness and inner conflict
40	Precious thingsROAD OF MAJOR		Lord of Major's signature song "Taisetsu na Mono"
41	MVPIwatatakanori		Takanori Iwata’s solo song, a powerful beat-driven cheer anthem
42	NGchanmina		Chanmina, a powerful song that stays true to herself
43	gradationSUPER BEAVER		The subtleties of human relationships depicted by movie theme songs
44	StoryAI		A movie theme song ballad sung by AI
45	PhoenixNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima’s grand song of love and rebirth
46	I love youSUPER BEAVER		A gemlike song that sincerely conveys love and gratitude
47	I want to brag.SUPER BEAVER		A warm song about the desire to be someone your loved one can be proud of
48	flashniku chomoranma		A song that sings of youth and courage
49	At The LastSKY-HI		A powerful cheer for young people pursuing their dreams
50	EverythingMISIA		A song that expresses strong feelings for a loved one
51	Sora-buneTOKIO		Miyuki Nakajima’s life-affirming anthem: forging the future by your own will
52	Ups&DownsCrystal Lake		A powerful anthem of hope by a metalcore band
53	Today -A Heart Full of Love-Miyamoto Hiroji		Hiroji Miyamoto: a love-filled theme song arrives
54	HachikōFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s new song captivates with its harmony of English and Japanese.
55	If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER		SUPER BEAVER's ballad depicting bonds between people
56	Song of the Old Man of Nishi-ShinjukuNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A heartwarming classic that sings about the life of a clumsy father
57	PPAPPikotarō		A global craze that went viral in a short time
58	Strangerstuki.		A moving song filled with the courage to step into the future
59	whipB’z		An anthem that lashes oneself and pushes beyond the limit
60	Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK		An anthem that encourages the courage to live fully in the present
61	Voice of Lifetuki.		A heartfelt ballad that profoundly sings about the meaning of life
62	AwakeningSuperfly		PROMARE theme song: inner power and fighting spirit
63	GRITBE:FIRST		An ambitious single that portrays BE:FIRST's indomitable spirit
64	Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS songs with themes of human relationships
65	Being human is nicegagaga DX		Gagaga DX delivers a powerful cover of the folktale theme
66	together; along with; bothWANIMA		A cheering song that conveys a positive spirit—courage and hope
67	high heatjoōbachi		A fast-paced rock song by Queen Bee
68	Butt-biting bugoshiri kajiri mushi		A cute song of the Butt-Biting Bug
69	soundtrackCreepy Nuts × Sugata Masaki		A moving song that touches the heart and conveys the meaning of life
70	day by dayKANA-BOON		A rock ballad that sings of the preciousness of everyday life
71	A Person Becoming a StarSUPER BEAVER		A song that questions the essence of life through life and death
72	Peter PanYuuri		A song of determination and conviction to keep pursuing one’s dreams
73	countrysideTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki’s moving masterpiece that resonates in the heart, giving people courage.
74	50%Ofisharu Higedan Dism		To those who push themselves too hard: let’s face forward at your own pace.
75	Be yourselfSaucy Dog		A message song that sings about the importance of living true to yourself
76	sonetACIDMAN		A song by ACIDMAN that portrays the importance of living true to oneself
77	signpostIMP.		IMP song, drama theme song
78	Charisma feat. LEX & AwichYZERR		A song that expresses street culture
79	Why Don’t You Play in Hell?Hoshino Gen		A moving song that paints hope between life and death
80	Boo…raisan		A modern person's cry from the heart in the face of criticism
81	PLAYER 1Ryokushokushakai		A message song with a strong will to move forward
82	BrainwashingRADWIMPS		A cry from young people seeking to live in their own way
83	He was alive, wasn’t he?aimyon		Aimyong’s “Marigold”: profound lyrics and reflections on life
84	SunburstShingāzuhai		A powerful rock song by Singer's High
85	Small RevolutionSUPER BEAVER		Singing of everyday courage and self-transformation
86	I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā		A cheer song-style rock track by Sambomaster
87	Shut up.Ado		Expressing a sense of discomfort with society through punk rock
88	GuildBUMP OF CHICKEN		A masterpiece that questions the meaning of life and evokes deep empathy
89	rootKing Gnu		A song of effort and feelings symbolized by roots
90	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs.'s soul song that affirms your true self
91	AkariMy Hair is Bad		A heartwarming rock song that helps you face forward after exhaustion
92	everlasting lampPEOPLE 1		A song that depicts the feelings of a young person living by relying on a small light
93	be master of lifeaiko		The strength to positively overcome life's difficulties
94	BremenYorushika		A heartwarming piece inspired by the Town Musicians of Bremen
95	NonfictionHirai Ken		A moving ballad born from a friend's death
96	Beautiful worldAimer		A song featuring Aimer's heartwarming vocals
97	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		Yuzu’s signature song, a cheer anthem that portrays aspirations for dreams
98	purplejoōbachi		A song of gratitude and hope for someone dear
99	SymphonyHirai Dai		Dai Hirai’s movie theme song love ballad
100	HelloAee! group		Aぇ! group's new song: a rock number of courage and hope
101	Get OverDream		Dream November 2001 release, a gem of a fight song
102	THE AMBITIONHilcrhyme		Hilcrhyme rouses you with hot hip-hop
103	Damn flightLittle Black Dress		A moving new song that fuses youth and rock
104	REACHING FOR THE SKYMAN WITH A MISSION		MWAM’s 15th anniversary song
105	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		An uplifting song that celebrates the importance of embracing hardships and living true to yourself
106	GOD_iNumber_i		A confident and powerful cheer song that gives your heart a push
107	HIRAKEGOMANumber_i		Number_i’s new song sings of courage and hope
108	MatterONE OK ROCK		A powerful rock song by ONE OK ROCK
109	＋MatterONE OK ROCK		A song with powerful vocals and a theme of self-affirmation
110	AmbitiousSuperfly		An encouraging cheer song that delivers courage and hope
111	That’s how it always is.TENSONG		TENSONG's new song resonates with young people
112	HOWLINGXG		A powerful song that expresses unity in English lyrics
113	over the topMiyamoto Hiroji		A rock song that gives you courage and the strength to move forward
114	No Limit feat. AK-69Kinashi Noritake		An attitude of continually challenging oneself beyond one’s limits
115	REVENGEUmeda Saifā		Umeda Cipher's revenge-themed rap
116	Angel!! (Prod. KM)(sic)boy		(sic)boy releases a new song
117	Where Do We Go!Ayumu Imazu		A cheer song about growth and anxiety
118	The Show Must Go OnKen Yokoyama		The soul of punk rock and a passion for music
119	Shouted SerenadeLiSA		LiSA’s powerful song of hope
120	single-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVER		The courage to accept the reality that efforts may go unrewarded and move forward
121	Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS		An indie single is being re-released as a TV drama theme song
122	Frozen ButterflyWOLF HOWL HARMONY		A powerful number where a frozen butterfly melts with love
123	ROLLIN’ STONESWOLF HOWL HARMONY		A rock song that gives you the courage to face difficulties
124	DNAYENA		YENA releases a powerful rock song that likens love to DNA
125	Outlineimase		Depicting young people’s challenges in the cheer song for the National High School Soccer Championship
126	Even so, onlymiwa		A gentle singing voice that resonates in the heart—a cheer song
127	Statementyama		An encouraging song depicting hope and courage
128	Psychichashi mero		A song that depicts the challenge of unleashing one’s potential
129	Go for it!Urufuruzu		A cheer song to strive with courage and grit
130	Whether crying or laughingKetsumeishi		Accept your emotions and face forward
131	ClimalSukima Suichi		A cheering song of hope and growth by Sukima Switch
132	Liberated zonePorunogurafiti		Pornograffitti's cheering song of hope and courage
133	Horizon DreamerMiura Daichi		Daichi Miura’s game theme song: a new bluegrass-style track
134	Full Throttle feat. KREVAMiura Daichi		A cheer song by Daichi Miura and KREVA
135	SUGOI MUSICIriño Miyu		An anthem that supports you as you move into a new world by being yourself
136	More beautiful than deathtsukuyomi		Exploring the meaning of life through Tsukuyomi’s music
137	I want to be a woman.Hamano Haruki		A song that supports living true to yourself
138	The path you take to pass onShunsuke Kiyokiba		An inspirational song themed around courage by Shunsuke Kiyokiba
139	Bullseye!! My hunch was spot on!!Takehara Pisutoru		An energetic rock song cheering on the Japan national team
140	FREEDOMNishikawa Takanori with t.komuro		The Gundam theme song that sings of ideals and love
141	Set SailBE:FIRST		A support song of courage and hope from the One Piece collaboration
142	The Promised PlaceCHEMISTRY		A song by CHEMISTRY that cherishes dreams
143	Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana		A catchy, easy-to-listen-to classic by Hana*Hana
144	I am the strongest.Ado (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)		A song that gives you courage with Ado’s powerful vocals
145	LEGITINI		A powerful song by INI that cherishes their individuality
146	HinataSUPER BEAVER		Support song by SUPER BEAVER
147	earnest desireSUPER BEAVER		SUPER BEAVER sings about the importance of human relationships
148	horizonback number		A support song that stands by people facing setbacks
149	threadNakajima Miyuki		Bank Band covers a classic song by Miyuki Nakajima
150	To all living thingsMoriyama Naotaro		A powerful song themed around life and death
151	moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro		A beautiful, heartrending piece that soothes the soul, evoking the light of the autumn moon.
152	Let It Go ~Ari no mama de~Erusa		A Disney song became a massive hit from Frozen.