DREAMS COME TRUE Uplifting Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

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DREAMS COME TRUE – “Nando Demo”

This is a powerful message song that gives you the courage to rise again and again when faced with trials and setbacks.

With DREAMS COME TRUE’s pop yet grand sound, it’s a track that radiates dazzling hope.

Released in February 2005, it drew attention as the theme song for Fuji TV’s drama “Emergency Room 24 Hours (Season 3).” With a powerful vocal performance that underscores the importance of an “unyielding heart,” it reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

In 2011, thanks to its strong, uplifting message, it became the most-played Japanese song on radio stations nationwide.

When your heart feels like it’s about to break, or when you need the courage to move forward, listening to this song will help you take a new step.

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I hope it’s sunny.

It’s one of DREAMS COME TRUE’s signature songs, filled with kindness that gently warms the listener’s heart.

In this piece, Miwa Yoshida’s poetic words weave together memories of childhood with family, who she is now as a grown-up, and a calm gaze toward the future.

The depiction of driving along a road where she was once led by the hand conveys the passage of time and unchanged love, touching the hearts of those who listen.

Released in October 1992 as DREAMS COME TRUE’s 12th single, the song reached households nationwide as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Hirari.” The album it appears on, “The Swinging Star,” also became a massive hit, breaking sales records at the time.

When you want to loosen your shoulders during busy days or recall warm moments with someone dear, give it a listen.

If you sing it at karaoke, it will gently soften the atmosphere of the room.

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DREAMS COME TRUE – Thank You. (from DWL 2011 Live Ver.)

Released in 1995, DREAMS COME TRUE’s “Thank You.” was issued as a charity single for the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and became a hit, reaching No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

The song is notable for its soulful vocals, with a jazzy vibe and lively guitar work.

Its melody line makes it easy to stay on pitch, and since it doesn’t rely on high notes, it’s comfortable even for those who struggle with higher ranges—making it a great karaoke pick.

The lyrics carry themes of gratitude and friendship, making it a truly moving message song.

Etched into many people’s memories, this track is sure to light up any karaoke session.

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DREAMS COME TRUE – HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY (from ATTACK25 TOUR 2014 Live Ver.)

A love-filled celebratory song for someone on their birthday.

It’s a warm pop tune included on DREAMS COME TRUE’s album “MAGIC,” released in December 1993.

The lyrics, which celebrate a special day beginning the moment the clock strikes midnight, are particularly memorable.

Miwa Yoshida’s gentle vocals and gospel-style chorus envelop the heart of the birthday person.

Highly recommended as a song to play on a loved one’s birthday.

When you’re celebrating someone’s special day, listening to this track is sure to fill the time with smiles.

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DREAMS COME TRUE – Happy! Fun! I Love You! (from DWL2007 Live Ver.)

The straightforward love-at-first-sight song sung by DREAMS COME TRUE is “Ureshii! Tanoshii! Daisuki!”.

Released in 1989 as the B-side to their third single “Ureshi Hazukashi Asagaeri,” it was featured in a Glico Pocky commercial and used as the theme song for the film “Yamada Babaa ni Hanataba o.” The lyrics capture the exhilarating feelings of a girl who meets her destined “This is the one!” person, making listeners feel happy.

The bright, fast-paced sound of the track further lifts your spirits.

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Hamada Takuya

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DREAMS COME TRUE “It Starts Here!”

From the very moment you start running, this theme song for a sports event by DREAMS COME TRUE gives a powerful push to the beginning of your challenge.

Riding on a lively rhythm that fuses disco sounds with Latin grooves, it carries a heartfelt cheer that resonates with every challenger.

It sings of bonds with friends, hard work and growth, and the courage to make a fresh start, becoming a piece that gently nudges listeners forward.

Released in January 2025, the song was written as the theme for a relay race event commemorating the Osaka-Kansai Expo.

The single, which also includes the theme song for the film “Kaminofude,” marks a milestone work celebrating DREAMS COME TRUE’s 35th anniversary.

It’s a song we hope not only students facing their youth, but everyone about to take a new step in life, will listen to.

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DREAMS COME TRUE – "Osaka LOVER"

Known by the nickname “DoriKamu” and beloved by a wide audience for their soulful songs that highlight their overwhelming vocal prowess, DREAMS COME TRUE’s 38th single is by the two-piece band.

The track was written specifically for Universal Studios Japan’s attraction “Hollywood Dream – The Ride,” and its slightly quirky Osaka-dialect lyrics are irresistibly cute.

With bittersweet lyrics themed around a long-distance relationship and a brisk four-on-the-floor beat, it creates a refreshing morning vibe.

It’s a quintessentially DREAMS COME TRUE, upbeat wake-up song that gently rouses a still-sleepy mind.

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Hoshino Takashi

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