Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

You only live once, so if you’re going to be reborn, do it while you’re still alive.Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi36rank/position

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi – Hitotsu (from “Stay Alive ARANA TOUR 2012”)

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, who debuted in 1977, has created many classic songs.

One of the great appeals of his music is the deeply evocative lyrics.

In the song “Jinsei wa La La La” included on his fifth album, Keep On Fighting, there’s a famous quote that appears.

While “rebirth” usually refers to losing one’s life and being born again as something else, this quote conveys the importance of living the present without regrets.

Be sure to check it out together with the surrounding lyrics.

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Dreams shatteredNagabuchi Tsuyoshi37rank/position

Nagabuchi Film of History: Broken Dreams

A track included on the self-cover album “NEVER CHANGE,” released in 1988.

It’s a song that conveys the feeling of hitting rock bottom—failing in your dreams and losing someone important.

When things aren’t going well, nothing seems to go right no matter what you do.

You end up feeling isolated, thinking it’s only you.

But realizing that even Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi went through slumps like that and climbed back up time and again might ease that loneliness a little, reminding us that we’re all in this together.

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Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi – Semi (Cicada)

This song portrays a man who, regretting his own weakness, strays onto a crooked path.

The “cicada” referenced in the title is used strikingly, evoking the sense of staking one’s life on a fleeting moment.

The powerful interplay between acoustic and electric guitars conjures the image of flames blazing in the heart.

Set to a rhythm that feels like a strong, steady stride, the lyrics are delivered with clear, deliberate enunciation—an approach that not only makes the song easier to sing but also amplifies its message.

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Hold Your Last ChanceNagabuchi Tsuyoshi39rank/position

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi / Hold Your Last Chance

Everyone carries their own weakness and loneliness.

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s songs, which urge us to rise again no matter how many times we fail and to become stronger than our tears, encourage me when things don’t go well and I start to doubt whether I can get back up or I feel timid.

Even if the days of living feel harsh and long, life is a road we can never walk back.

His songs stay close, telling us to seize the once-in-a-lifetime chances.

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Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi COVER “Loser” (Marbow × Eiji Sudo × Keychan)

It’s a masculine message song that spits out, “I’m a loser,” as if sneering.

It’s a track by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, the musician behind numerous masterpieces like Tonbo and Kanpai, released in 2017 as his 51st single.

The lyrics, drawn from real-life experiences, are blistering and pierce the heart whether you like it or not.

At the same time, it sparks a fighting spirit—“No way I’m going down!”—making it a highly charged number.

Interpretations will vary, but I’d recommend it as an uplifting, motivational song.

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Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi – Orange (Official Music Video)

It’s a song that gently speaks to feelings about warm, natural scenery and a future you’ll walk toward with someone special.

Centered on acoustic guitar, its calm sound also conveys a sense of nostalgia.

Everyday words like “bicycle” are woven in skillfully, making the happiness sung about feel close at hand and emphasizing the warmth even more.

The gentle, reflective vocals, as if savoring one’s inner feelings, shape the atmosphere of the track.

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Our NiraikanaiNagabuchi Tsuyoshi42rank/position

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi – Our Nirai Kanai (SPECIAL REMIX DVD)

This song was composed in an Okinawan style.

As someone who loves Okinawa, I fell in love with it instantly (lol).

Listening to this makes me want to drive around Okinawa as soon as possible! Within this mellow tune are warm, heartfelt words—it’s a truly wonderful song.