RADWIMPS' classic and popular songs
Let me introduce some songs by RADWIMPS, a rock band that represents the “Rockin’ On” scene.
Their lyrics are literary with a unique worldview, and their straightforward, catchy tunes—classic J-rock without quirks—are incredibly appealing.
The guitarist-vocalist Yojiro Noda grew up abroad, while the other members studied at music vocational schools or conservatories, making their English-language lyrics and high level of musicianship part of their charm as well.
If you were born in the early ’90s, chances are many of the songs you listened to in high school are included in this playlist.
Give it a listen and let it take you back to your youth.
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RADWIMPS' Masterpieces and Popular Songs (71–80)
fireworks festivalRADWIMPS
An emotionally stirring instrumental number by RADWIMPS, created as an insert song for director Makoto Shinkai’s feature-length animated film Weathering with You.
The album Weathering with You, which includes this piece, won the Excellent Music Award at the 43rd Japan Academy Film Prize.
Without relying on lyrics, the delicate piano melodies and sweeping strings eloquently convey the fleeting brilliance of lights blooming in the night sky and the characters’ heartrending emotions.
The progression from stillness to the climax feels like a summertime story in itself.
On TikTok, it’s a staple BGM for videos compiling memories with loved ones.
Listen to this track against a backdrop of fireworks, and that moment is sure to become an unforgettable treasure.
a May flyRADWIMPS
This is a RADWIMPS song that exudes an unsettling atmosphere.
It’s included on a single released in October 2013.
The music video features scenes of red liquid splattered across a white room, visualizing the world of the song.
The lyrics are imbued with themes of “forgiveness” and “hatred,” depicting the protagonist’s complex emotions.
While it includes provocative expressions, they make the song’s impact even stronger.
It may resonate with those experiencing the anguish and conflicts of love.
It’s a captivating track that combines RADWIMPS’ distinctive literary lyrics with a catchy melody.
angina pectorisRADWIMPS
This is a song that candidly sings about an inferiority complex that can’t be hidden.
Released as a single by RADWIMPS in February 2011, it was cut from the album Zettai Zetsumei.
While touching on the world’s sorrow and absurdity, it portrays the struggle to keep living nonetheless.
The lyrics, which even quote the Russian folktale Ivan the Fool, showcase Yojiro Noda’s literary talent.
It was also a commercial success, reaching No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart and selling about 68,000 copies.
Laden with sharp criticism of modern society, it’s a deeply resonant track for those wrestling with their sense of purpose and way of life.
RADWIMPS' classic and popular songs (81–90)
Because I like you.RADWIMPS
This song has lyrics like, “Because I love you, I can do anything.” If you’re a man who’s absolutely crazy about a woman, definitely give it a listen.
As for the music, I personally really like it—the intricate drum phrases and the guitar solo are super cool.
Marchen and GretelRADWIMPS
This is a song that Noda says he wrote when “reality felt most unbearable.” It’s an early composition.
Some say it might have been written by the person who appears in “Futarigoto.” There’s also various speculation that the two people in “Futarigoto” are actually this Märchen and Gretel.
Perfect BabyRADWIMPS
Released in 2013, “X to O to Tsumi to” is the band’s seventh album overall and fifth on a major label.
Among its 15 tracks and over 76-minute runtime, “Perfect Baby” is relatively compact compared to many songs on the album that exceed five minutes.
It stands out with a reggae-tinged rhythm and a playful ensemble and arrangement.
The lyrics and melody—packed to the brim with the kind of things Noda wants to say—work best when sung with an awareness of the song’s groove and in a conversational style, so be sure to try performing it that way.
My-Color SkyRADWIMPS
The song “Ore-iro Sky,” included on the indie-era album RADWIMPS 2: Hatten Tojo, is a well-known classic among fans and a staple at live shows.
Just from the title, it might sound like a confidence-filled track, but its lyrics poetically capture the emotional swells of adolescence with a tender sensitivity, and it’s also known for being a song the audience helps complete by singing along at concerts.
Since it’s the kind of song packed with rapid-fire lyrics, be mindful of your breathing as you sing.
If possible, ask friends to join in on the chorus—singing it with multiple voices will make it even more exciting!