HY’s Most Moving Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

The wind that thinks of youHY8rank/position

HY “The Wind That Thinks of You” PV

This is a love song by HY, where youthful, flavorful sounds and a gentle, approachable vocal tone perfectly match a smooth band style.

It has a lively mood that works great for karaoke, and its artistry resonates well with people in their thirties, making it easy to feature.

Closest to meHY9rank/position

HY – The Closest to Me (Official Music Video)

HY has many moving, tear-jerking songs.

“Ichiban Chikaku ni” is one of the tracks on HY’s eighth album, Route29, released in 2012, and it’s another deeply emotional, tear-inducing number.

This song was also used as the theme for the NHK morning drama series Jun to Ai.

Who is the person closest to you? Many people find it awkward to express gratitude to those who are right by their side.

Listening to this song will surely make you want to convey your thanks.

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White BeachHY10rank/position

HY – White Beach (Official Music Video)

Released as a single in 2006 by HY, a mixture band from Okinawa, this work is one of their signature songs from their early days.

From the opening lines, the parched wind, hints of winter, and scenes of white beaches weave a unique atmosphere that delicately captures the shifting seasons particular to the subtropics.

The refreshing guitar sound, warm vocals, and nostalgic melody resonate pleasantly, giving it a curious charm that makes you want to listen during the colder months.

Performed since the era of their early album Departure, it has remained a staple at their live shows.

Whether you’re spending a winter night reminiscing about a distant summer or feeling a sudden pang of wistfulness at the turn of the seasons, the song’s gentle warmth will be there to keep you company.

A place to return toHY11rank/position

HY “A Place to Return” PV

This is a moving piece that paints the feeling of longing for a distant homeland with warm, Okinawan-style sounds.

The lyrics, filled with deep love for the mother island, vividly depict the scenery and memories of home, bringing listeners a sense of nostalgia and warmth.

Included on the album “GLOCAL,” released in February 2014, it also served as the ending theme for TBS’s program “Otona no!” With the rhythm of Eisa drums, this work showcases HY’s unique fusion of Okinawan culture and contemporary pop, making it a song that offers comfort to those living away from their hometown or who have experienced parting from someone dear.

In loveHY12rank/position

HY - “In Love” (Theme song for the film ‘366 Days’) Music Video

A song by HY that gently sings about the preciousness of love realized after a breakup.

Even if one isn’t the person chosen, it conveys a positive feeling of gratitude for the joy and growth that the encounter brought.

Unlike typical heartbreak songs, it resonates deeply with its stance of embracing past love as a cherished memory.

Included on the album “TIME,” this piece was created as the theme song for the film “366 Days,” set for release in January 2025.

It’s a song that offers comfort to those who have experienced parting with someone dear and wish to hold those memories as a source of strength.

People of the pastHY13rank/position

[A Tearjerker] A Song That Makes Everyone Remember the Past: “To People of the Past” by HY

In this song, the keyboardist Izumi Nakasone provides the vocals.

In the previous song, “366 Days,” she still couldn’t forget the person she loved, but this song is about deciding to let go.

It’s fine to reminisce about someone you used to love, but if there’s someone new to fall for, it’s a song about choosing to forget.

tear(s)HY14rank/position

HY Tears High-Definition High-Quality Audio Full Version PV

It’s not a sad song; it’s a positive one.

It’s encouraging.

It makes you feel energized.

The male vocal parts make you feel gentle and warm.

When I listen to this song, I feel as if my heart has been cleansed, as if it’s been purified.

It’s one of my very favorite songs.