Cody・Lee (Li) Popular Song Ranking [2026]

1096Cody Rī (Ri)1rank/position

Cody・Lee (Li) – 1096 (Music Video)

This is a song by Cody・Lee (李) that earnestly portrays the complex emotions of youth.

Centered on the three years of junior high and high school life, it weaves in memories of farewells with loved ones and the courage to take a new step forward.

Released in February 2023, it also drew attention for its music video filmed in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture.

The lyrics, spun from vocalist and guitarist Hibiki Takahashi’s real experiences, are paired with a melody that gently embraces accumulating anxieties.

It’s a track that resonates with those facing graduation season—holding onto lingering attachments and regrets from school days, yet determined to move forward.

I love youCody Rī (Ri)2rank/position

Cody・Lee (Li) – I Love You (Music Video)

The striking guitar backing and the resonant crash of a gong create an exotic intro that instantly grabs the listener’s heart.

Cody・Lee (Li)’s signature track smoothly shifts from a kung-fu film–like atmosphere into a driving, exhilarating progression, where razor-sharp, math rock–tinged guitar cuts, a sultry bassline, and powerful drums fuse into a captivating sound.

Released in December 2020 as part of the album “Seikatsu no News,” the song was also chosen as the theme for the film “PLAY! ~Winning or losing doesn’t really matter~.” The lyrics deftly portray urban loneliness and budding romance, contrasting a yearning for faraway cities with the happiness found close to home, vividly capturing the feelings of young lovers enjoying the night in the city.

It’s a perfect track for a nighttime walk or drive, delivering a pleasantly thrilling rush.

I want to be your boyfriend.Cody Rī (Ri)3rank/position

Cody・Lee (Li) – I Want to Be Your Boyfriend (Music Video)

This song by Cody・Lee (Li) is a warm piece that sings of a sweet yet bittersweet love.

From the simple wish to hold hands to the strong desire to become a married couple, it’s filled with emotions from various stages of romance.

Released in November 2024, it is said to follow the flow of the album “Saigo no Hatsukoi” (The Last First Love).

The vivid depictions of specific places—like the Koshu Highway and Meidaimae—are also striking.

If you’re going to sing it at karaoke, it’s best when it’s just the two of you.

Sing it in front of the person you want to confess to, and your feelings are sure to reach them!

Aliens and a Tropical NightCody Rī (Ri)4rank/position

Cody・Lee (Li) – Alien and Tropical Night (Music Video)

Twin-vocal band Cody・Lee (Li), featuring Hibiki Takahashi and Rino Ozaki, delivers in “Aliens and Tropical Nights” a song that depicts a one-summer story of a man and a woman who carry the bittersweet awareness that “these happy days will end someday.” Their overlapping voices sound as if the two are looking back together on those joyful times.

Beneath the words “We had so much fun back then,” there’s a hidden, aching thought: “Is this happiness about to end?”—and it tightens your chest.

It may even make some listeners recall conversations with an old lover and slip into a sentimental mood.

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It doesn’t turn white.Cody Rī (Ri)5rank/position

Cody・Lee (Lee) – It Won’t Turn White (Music Video)

A winter heartbreak song, “Shiroku Naranai.” This track appears on the rock band Cody・Lee (Li)’s album “Heartbeat, Love Letters, and Kindness.” The song portrays the regrets and inner conflict of lovers who have broken up.

Lead vocalist Hibiki Takahashi sings from a male perspective, while bassist and backing vocalist Kei Nishima sings from a female perspective.

In the chorus, their harmonies express that they share the same feelings.

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Chilled Soba with Green OnionsCody Rī (Ri)6rank/position

Cody・Lee (Lee) – Chilled Green Onion Soba (Music Video)

This song by Cody・Lee (李) is a captivating piece where everyday city life intersects with faint summertime memories.

The lyrics mention several specific places in Tokyo, and seem to depict memories of a past romance and the small joys of daily life—listening to it may stir a sense of nostalgia.

Its light sound, evocative of city pop and indie rock, deftly portrays a scene where the languor of summer, the hustle of the city, and a touch of bittersweet emotion all mingle together.

Included on their major-label debut album, “Heartbeat, Love Letters, and Kindness,” released in May 2022, the track is a special one for the band, with drummer Taki Hara taking the lead in crafting the lyrics together with vocalist Hibiki Takahashi.

If you listen to it at summer dusk or when you suddenly find yourself reminiscing, it’s sure to resonate.

Add it to your playlist as a staple for the season.

SakuramachiCody Rī (Ri)7rank/position

Cody・Lee (Li) – Sakuramachi (Music Video)

This is a gem-like ballad set in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, resonating with a heartfelt longing for home.

The scenery of Sakuramachi, the hometown of Hibiki Takahashi, is vividly portrayed alongside a beautiful melody.

Originally released in April 2020 as a digital single on the independent label “sakuramachi records,” the track was later included on the album “Seikatsu no News.” It received high praise from music fans, including selection for TOWER RECORDS’ “Tawarekomen.” It’s a song you’ll want to listen to quietly when you wish to reflect on the landscapes etched in your heart and memories with loved ones, even when far from home.