Hirai Dai Popular Song Rankings [2026]

MIRROR MIRRORHirai Dai22rank/position

Dai Hirai / MIRROR MIRROR (Lyric Video)

The more you fall for someone, the more frightening the thought of breaking up becomes.

This heartwarming love song gently wraps those vague anxieties felt by two people in love.

Created by Dai Hirai, the track was used as the theme song for ABEMA’s romance show “Koisuru ♥ Shuumatsu Homestay 2021 Autumn Okinawa” and was released digitally in October 2021.

The soft vocals beautifully depict the two lovers gradually becoming like mirrors of each other and cherishing one another.

It’s a song we’d love couples—who are savoring the joy of mutual love and wishing to stay together forever—to hear.

If you share your honest feelings, those worries are sure to melt away!

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Hirai Dai / Beautiful Journey (Music Video)

A track from the 2019 album “THE GIFT,” its music video—shot in Los Angeles on 8mm film—has been released.

The song features a warm yet driving sound and beautiful visuals, and it’s popular for weddings as well.

With lyrics and a melody that resonate, it’s one of Dai Hirai’s signature tunes.

The melody is easy to grasp and on the brighter side, so it’s a great recommendation if you’re just starting to learn Dai Hirai’s songs.

The overall vocal range spans C3 to C5, with low, mid, and high sections depending on the melody.

Use falsetto skillfully for the high notes in the chorus.

Since it’s not a belting style, keep your tone light as if resonating in your head at all times.

You’ll use more breath than you might expect, so the key is to inhale and exhale properly through your mouth.

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In the midst of beloved daysHirai Dai24rank/position

Hirai Dai / In the Midst of Beloved Days (Lyric Video)

This is a song by Dai Hirai that poignantly sings of a lost love.

It paints lingering feelings for days gone by and the wish to meet again, carried by a warm melody.

Released digitally in November 2021, it appeared as the 15th installment of the ongoing release project “Sunday Goods.” Dai Hirai’s gentle vocals tenderly wrap a heartbreaking story that goes straight to the heart.

It’s a track that stands by those who, while carrying the pain of heartbreak, are trying to look ahead.

If memories of that person still remain in your heart, you’re sure to find lyrics you can relate to.

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Hirai Dai / Surf Time

A classic of Hawaiian surf music wrapped in the sound of waves and a soothing ukulele melody.

Featured on the 2011 debut album “OHANA,” this piece is one of Dai Hirai’s signature works, imbued with his deep love for surf culture.

Its lyrics, themed around a yearning for tropical islands and the freedom of the surfing life, leave a strong impression.

With vivid scenes that weave in Hawaiian place names, it instantly transports listeners to a sunny, southern beach.

It’s the perfect track for relaxing by the seaside or resetting your mind away from the noise of everyday life.

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Hirai Dai / Life is Beautiful (Music Video)

A heartwarming song that’s perfect for peaceful moments by the sea.

Dai Hirai’s gentle voice, paired with soothing sounds of ukulele and acoustic guitar, quietly reminds us just how precious the small joys of everyday life are.

The message embedded in this piece—“Life is beautiful”—guides the heart toward those sparkling moments we tend to overlook in our busy days.

Released in June 2016 as the title track of the acclaimed album “Life is Beautiful,” it also became well-loved as the theme for House Foods’ “Java Curry” commercial.

Whether you’re lost in thought on a beach at sunset or standing at a turning point in life, this song is sure to resonate deeply with the listener.

Something I’ve always wantedHirai Dai27rank/position

Hirai Dai / The Thing I’ve Always Wanted (Lyric Video)

With Dai Hirai’s gentle voice and simple lyrics, this song makes you feel the happiness of everyday life.

It sings of seemingly ordinary yet precious moments, carried by a beautiful melody.

Released in October 2023 as part of Dai Hirai’s “LUCKY BAG” series, it’s a charming track that warms the heart just by listening.

If you sing it at karaoke, it’s best with someone special or when you’re in a calm mood.

Sing it with a gentle tone, and it will surely soothe the hearts of those around you.

Good-bye to YesterdayHirai Dai28rank/position

Hirai Dai / Good-bye to Yesterday (Lyric Video)

It’s a refreshing track, like the sky after the rain.

Released in June 2024, it was unveiled as the first installment of the consecutive release project “LUCKY BAG.” With a grand sound arrangement, the song depicts moving forward after heartbreak.

The feeling of overcoming sadness is like the moment the sky clears.

Every word in the lyrics tugs at your heartstrings.

It’s a song that fully expresses Dai Hirai’s essence and humanity.