Hirai Dai Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai1rank/position

Hirai Dai / Stand by me, Stand by you. (Lyric Video)

This is a beautiful wedding song with a gentle acoustic sound that evokes the bride and groom’s eternal love.

The unadorned lyrics, which portray a commitment to cherishing the bond with a loved one, are a perfect match for the festive atmosphere of a wedding.

Sung by Dai Hirai, this track was released in September 2020 and is included on the album “Life Goes On.” The piece is packed with the deep affection found in everyday life.

With its pleasantly catchy melody that naturally inspires handclaps, I think it’s the perfect number for the entrance scene, guaranteed to thrill and excite your guests.

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Dai Hirai / The Door of Glory (Music Video)

A support song for high school baseball in the summer of 2022, created as the theme song for “Netto Koshien,” it’s a track that encourages the players with the message: “We want you to hold on to hope beyond winning and losing.” With warm words, a gentle vocal tone, and a catchy melody, it’s crafted to resonate not only with high school ballplayers but with many people.

The overall delivery is soft, so you’ll want to sing without forcing it; however, the switch from chest voice to falsetto at the start of the chorus may be tricky.

Try keeping your facial muscles lifted from the beginning to make the transition smoother.

Always aim to resonate in the same spot—both chest and falsetto—around the center of your brow.

Since it uses a lot of breath, be sure to take a solid inhale in advance!

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Until we meet again

An emotional ballad that portrays the ache of parting and a strong wish to meet again.

Created by Dai Hirai, a singer-songwriter beloved by a wide audience for his gentle vocals, the song delicately captures farewells in familiar places and the shifting feelings of people as the seasons change.

While asking why tears overflow, its lyrics express gratitude for having met and a forward-looking step toward the future—making it a perfect message to give a teacher at a farewell ceremony.

Released as a single in February 2015, it was later included on the album “Slow & Easy,” released in May of the same year.

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Dai Hirai / The Way Home in March (Lyric Video)

Released on February 20, 2022, this ballad was timed for graduation season, featuring memorable piano and strings! Announced as the 18th installment of the ongoing “Sunday Goods” series, its lyrics sing not of endings but of beginnings that connect us forward, carrying a bittersweet yet warm message.

It’s a song that makes you feel graduation isn’t an end but a start.

Highly recommended for those who want to sing one of Dai Hirai’s more gentle, mellow numbers! The overall vocal range is C3–B4, with the arrangement gradually building toward the chorus.

Accenting the downbeats will help the song come together beautifully so it doesn’t sound too monotonous.

Keep contrast and dynamics in mind as you sing!

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Dai Hirai / Inoribana

This is a classic song that continues to be loved today, with a message that resonated deeply by comforting people’s hearts in the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Released as a single in October 2011, the year of Dai Hirai’s debut, its first appearance was on the album “ALOHA.” Set to acoustic sounds like the ukulele, the song paints an image of handing invisible wishes like a bouquet to someone dear.

Its warm vocals and timeless pop melody gently embrace wounded hearts.

In 2020, a self-cover version featuring strings was also released, giving the work even greater depth over time.

It might be a good listen when you want to think of someone special or seek healing to overcome sadness.

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Hirai Dai / My Little Rose (Lyric Video)

It’s a song like a love letter about the love for the child born with his partner, and the actual newborn’s first cry is used in the track.

The joy of Dai Hirai becoming a father for the first time and his boundless love for his child are expressed straightforwardly, making it a warm song especially beloved by fans! It’s a piece you’ll want to sing gently while thinking of your precious child.

In the A melody, there’s a strong spoken quality, so the key is to keep your voice steady.

In the B melody, be careful not to tense up where the pitch briefly rises.

For the high notes, it’s important to imagine the pitch before you sing—aim straight at the target and send the sound directly.

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Dai Hirai / Slow & Easy (Music Video)

When you want to step away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and let your mind unwind, this might be the perfect song.

It’s a work by Dai Hirai and the title track of the album released in May 2015.

It was also used in a Sumitomo Forestry commercial.

The gentle sounds of acoustic guitar and ukulele are wonderfully soothing.

With vocals as refreshing as a sea breeze, the song conveys the importance of moving at your own pace without rushing.

It helps you rediscover the beauty of being your true self—something we often lose sight of amid our busy days.

It’s a warm track that stays close to a weary heart and gently loosens it.

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Hirai Dai / Untitled Today (Lyric Video)

Hirai Dai’s warm yet powerful singing voice and message resonated with many people, generating a huge response, including surpassing 100 million total streams! The song itself is a positive track that sings about the preciousness of everyday life and hope for the future, featuring gospel-style choruses.

Since there are almost no high notes and it has a bright tone, I think it’s consistently easy to sing at karaoke.

When you sing it, aim for a slightly “going-out” voice and keep your energy a bit higher; that will bring out a brighter tone that matches the song’s vibe.

Because it has a gospel feel, make sure to lock in the rhythm with clap-like sounds in the backing!

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Dai Hirai / What I Can Do For You (Lyric Video)

Hirai Dai’s songs, with their gentle vocals and warm sound, resonate deeply in the heart.

This piece tenderly portrays profound love for someone special and the irreplaceable everyday moments shared together.

It conveys a strong desire to keep searching for what one can do to bring a smile to the other person, even within limited time, along with a sentiment that cherishes simple happiness.

Released in July 2020, this work is also included on the album “LOVE＋PEACE.” Its sea-breeze-like, pleasant melody and heartwarming message make it perfect for important occasions when you want to express gratitude to a loved one, such as weddings and birthdays.

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Dai Hirai / THE GIFT (Music Video)

A heartwarming medium-tempo ballad that gently accompanies the season of farewells.

The tender vocals of Dai Hirai blend with the sounds of acoustic guitar and piano, enveloping the listener’s heart.

The lyrics convey the idea that even when apart, the bond with someone important remains unchanged—like the moon and the earth, connected in the sky.

Released as a single in February 2019, it was created as the theme song for the film Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Chronicle of the Moon Exploration.

Later included on the album THE GIFT, this song feels like a “gift” that also resonates with the film’s worldview.

It’s perfect for expressing gratitude to mentors at a farewell party or for sending off friends embarking on a new path.