back number Popular Song Ranking [2026]

Secret Kissback number78rank/position

Secret Kiss

A song by back number that opens the album “Humor,” released in January 2023.

It gently portrays the hidden feelings of two people in love, accompanied by emotional tones.

The lyrics, where bittersweetness and tenderness intertwine, are moving, drawing you into back number’s characteristically delicate emotional expression.

The words crafted by Iyori Shimizu conjure vivid scenes as if from a movie.

It’s perfect not only for those newly in love, but also for moments when you want to look back on memories with someone dear.

A track that leaves you wrapped in a warm afterglow that seeps into the heart.

A Windy Dayback number79rank/position

A Windy Day

This is a spring tearjerker that makes you empathize so deeply you could cry—the chorus is so unbearably poignant, as it recalls past memories and everyday moments with a lover, and keeps blaming oneself for wallowing in sadness.

The ending feels like the path has already been set somewhere, and Back Number’s songs never fail to capture my heart.

MOTTOback number80rank/position

Motto

When it comes to back number, known for producing numerous love songs, it’s all about bittersweet unrequited love songs and breakup songs! In this track, the lyrics depict someone so desperate to be understood that their desire for the other person could be called obsessive love, to the point they can’t let go.

Such straightforward feelings can come off as heavy and, in some cases, might even get labeled as “mentally unstable.” Featured on the album “Love Story,” released in March 2014, this song might help clear your head when your partner’s behavior seems a little suspicious…

If you’ve experienced love, there are probably many parts you’ll relate to.

The song that comes afterback number81rank/position

The song that comes after

back number portrays lingering attachment and regret after a breakup in unadorned, down-to-earth words.

“Ato no Uta,” included on their indie-era album Ato no Matsuri, is a hidden gem released in June 2010.

The lyrics describe the ironic psychology where deliberately avoiding reminders in an effort to forget only makes you more conscious of the other person’s presence.

By refusing to dress up the pain of heartbreak and instead depicting it as traces that remain in everyday life, the song’s words carry a wrenching sense of reality.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to on nights when the sadness of parting hasn’t healed and memories resurface in unguarded moments.

If you’re standing still, unable to sort out a past love, this song will gently stay by your side.

you (polite-familiar; often used by older people addressing someone close)back number82rank/position

Omaesan/back number with lyrics

When we’re together, I get too comfortable and start lacking in consideration.

I blame myself for being so flawed, yet I went and did it again today.

It’s definitely my fault that your patience finally snapped.

But I still can’t stand it if you’re not there.

I’m singing about the weakness of knowing my true feelings but struggling to act on them.

Apparently, this song was written based on a story about an older couple from my hometown.

And so it beginsback number83rank/position

Hajimari Hajimari

Included on back number’s third single “Until the Day I Can No Longer Remember,” released on October 5, 2011.

A love song that voices the feelings of a guy with a crush.

He’s giddy every day now that he likes someone, but he hasn’t made any moves yet—and he hasn’t even asked whether they already have a partner.

A refreshing, relatable track that captures that in-between stage.

Sisterback number84rank/position

back number – 「SISTER」 Music Video

The lyrics are irresistibly uplifting and positive.

It’s the kind of motivational song you’ll want to share with someone who’s about to take on a challenge, someone you want to cheer on and give a gentle push forward.

Among the many songs by back number, this is a beloved masterpiece of mine.