GLAY Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Tapestry Weave ~so far and yet so close~GLAY51rank/position

GLAY / Tapestry ~so far and yet so close~ (from TAKURO Produce Live 2009)

Unusually for a GLAY song, the lyrics use “I” as the first-person pronoun, and while it is a love song, they can also be interpreted as reflecting the relationship between the fans and GLAY.

Even ten years after its release, in January 2015, frequent performances on tour captured many hearts and the song reached No.

1 on USEN’s request rankings, and in May 2015 it was released as a single—a masterpiece.

It is also said to be a sister song to the aforementioned “White Road.”

See you here again.GLAY52rank/position

GLAY / Let's meet here again

GLAY sings with a cool, husky voice.

They’ve had lots of fans for years and are really popular.

Since this song has a sense of speed, by the time you finish listening, it might feel like you dashed through it in no time.

canaryGLAY53rank/position

GLAY Outdoor No-Audience Live in Hakodate, Esan

In the cold season, there are those moments when you suddenly find yourself thinking of your hometown, aren’t there? This is a work that stirs up exactly that kind of nostalgia.

It’s a song by GLAY, a rock band that has been at the forefront of the Japanese music scene for many years, included on their 1996 album BELOVED.

As mentioned above, it’s perfect for listening during the colder months, from autumn into winter.

If you’re someone who left your hometown to chase a dream and now lives elsewhere, it will probably resonate with you even more.

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Araki Jakkan

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curtain callGLAY54rank/position

curtain call

Curtain Call,” included on GLAY’s 1996 album “BELOVED,” by the rock band beloved across generations.

It’s a love song with a grand melody that heralds the dawn of new days.

The lyrics portray confronting past experiences of loneliness and solitude, giving the song a somewhat nostalgic mood.

The passionate band performance, enriched by piano tones, conveys a wide spectrum of emotions.

How about lending an ear to this rock ballad—its title beginning with “Ka” in Japanese—that blends power with poignancy?

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mutō

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Endless peak, boundless soulGLAY55rank/position

GLAY / Peak Endlessly, Soul Boundlessly

A single released as a double A-side with “Angel’s Share.” In addition, this single was issued in eight regional editions.

It is frequently performed live and has become a staple in their setlist.

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra participates as the horn section.

Wings of IceGLAY56rank/position

GLAY / Wings of Ice (Lyric Movie)

With its beautiful strings and jazzy performance that gives a sophisticated feel, “Koori no Tsubasa” (Wings of Ice) is a song you’ll want to sing on a cold winter’s day.

It’s included on GLAY’s 2019 album “NO DEMOCRACY,” the band best known for hits like “HOWEVER,” and it was featured in the film “Wings Over Everest.” TERU’s powerful yet fragile vocals, paired with lyrics that evoke an intense, intimate relationship between two people, make it perfect for adult karaoke.

The trick to singing this song is not to push too hard—sing as if exhaling.

On a winter night when you want to sink into a mellow mood, why not give this one a try?

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mutō

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A Million KissesGLAY57rank/position

GLAY / One Million Kisses

While it’s a song about love, it’s also a message song created with the theme “I want to be a man who can notice an SOS,” in response to the rise in bullying and violent incidents in today’s world.

Watching the news, I imagine many people feel anxious about new schools or environments.

I hope this song helps ease your tension a little.

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sasashina

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Back Home With Mrs.SnowmanGLAY58rank/position

Back Home With Mrs.Snowman

A heartwarming GLAY song that tenderly depicts returning home at year’s end and welcoming the New Year.

It was included as the final track on the album “Back To The Pops” in October 2024.

Written and composed by TAKURO, with arrangement contributions from Shinya Kiyozuka and Koharu of Charan-Po-Rantan.

The track also features narration by Ryota Yamasato of Nankai Candies and sound effects of fireworks from Hakodate.

The lyrics, expressing a wish to welcome the New Year with a loved one amid a snowy hometown landscape, convey deep affection for family and partners.

While nodding to the sound of 1990s J-pop, the interplay of tense guitar riffs and drums is another highlight.

It’s a heartwarming piece you’ll want to listen to with someone special during the year-end and New Year holidays.

BuddyGLAY59rank/position

GLAY / Buddy

Have you ever found yourself wanting to reaffirm the bond you share with companions you’ve spent so much time with? That irreplaceable relationship is portrayed in this piece, which opens GLAY’s EP “HC 2023 episode 2 -GHOST TRACK E.P-,” released in September 2023.

TAKURO wrote and composed it around the theme of “partner,” deliberately choosing a slower tempo to create a comfortable groove.

The lyrics, inspired in part by the way comedians live their lives, convey a deep, comrade-in-arms connection that truly resonates.

The song was also selected as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “DayDay.” for September 2023.

Why not listen to it while spending time with a trusted partner or friend, appreciating each other’s presence?

DARK RIVERGLAY60rank/position

GLAY / DARK RIVER

Released by GLAY in 2013, this song stands as a milestone as the first work produced by Seiji Kameda.

It delivers a bittersweet portrayal of a universal feeling: how no one can escape their past and how we often find ourselves drawn once again to someone we’ve met before.