Off Course Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

You told a lie.ofukōsu22rank/position

You told a lie.

“You Lied,” a song by Off Course, the band Oda Kazumasa—renowned for his clear, resonant voice—once belonged to, is their 25th single, released in 1984.

The lyrics convey the feelings of a man who realizes his lover’s heart has changed.

You can feel the restless unease in the moment he senses the lie.

He doesn’t confront or expose the falsehood; instead, he keeps brooding over it in his heart.

It’s a heartbreak song that powerfully communicates that helpless, bittersweet emotion.

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utatane

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To the town where you liveofukōsu23rank/position

To the Town Where You Live – Curtain Call (1987 Off Course Budokan Tour), and the Staff Roll

This was Off Course’s 34th single in total, released in January 1988.

It was used in a TV commercial for Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical’s “Salonpas A.” Unlike many Off Course songs that are built around higher registers, the vocal melody in this track centers on the mid-to-low range.

So even if you’re not comfortable with high notes, I think quite a few people will be able to sing it in the original key.

If you place your voice so it resonates around the center of your upper palate inside your mouth, your singing tone should have a brighter, overtone-rich resonance—give it a try.

And don’t forget to sing with a gentle touch throughout the entire song!

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Kei Takahata

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Gensou

This song conveys sorrow and tension, depicting the suffering of living and a wish for a world where people can trust one another.

It was included on the 1975 album “Wine no Nioi” (“The Scent of Wine”).

The rough, resounding piano timbre gives the impression of the anguish growing inside the heart.

While the lyrics express the idea that the world would be easier to live in if everyone had love, the rough vocal delivery also suggests a wish that cannot be fulfilled.

To match the song’s atmosphere, adopting a throwaway, nonchalant singing style might make it easier to perform.

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Tossed by the spring breezeofukōsu25rank/position

Disheveled by the Spring Breeze – Off Course Cover / One Night Stand

It’s an up-tempo number brimming with bittersweet emotion, depicting the heart of a man who’s fallen in love just as spring approaches.

Kazumasa Oda’s vocals add rich expressiveness, making the song’s atmosphere even more captivating.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to while taking a walk on a breezy spring day.

Takezono Sato’s chorus is wonderful as well! It’s included on the 1990 album “Far East Cafe.”

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KEI

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A Letter to Yesterdayofukōsu26rank/position

Kinou Eno Tegami

It’s a refreshing song that looks back on memories experienced yesterday and conveys hope for today and tomorrow that follow.

In addition to being included on the 1975 album “Smell of Wine,” it was also featured as the B-side of the simultaneously released single “Sleepless Night.” The steadily marked rhythm gradually joined by acoustic guitar and strings evokes a calm, peaceful feeling.

The gentle, quietly introspective vocal delivery makes it easy to sing, and since the melodic range isn’t too wide, it’s a song you can perform in a relaxed way.

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For the children who are yet to be bornofukōsu27rank/position

For the Children Who Will Be Born by Off Course: “What can we do?” [HD]

Off Course’s “For the Children Who Will Be Born” conveys a powerful desire to protect the future of babies yet to come.

It was included on the 1979 album Three and Two and later released again as a single in 1980.

Kazumasa Oda’s vocals feel like a gentle prayer from above—almost divine.

What can we do, and what kind of happiness can we give to the child who will be born to us? It’s a question many mothers and fathers have surely pondered.

This is a song you’ll want to listen to as if speaking softly to the baby in your womb.

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SAKI

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Green Days

If there’s a song that gently looks back on beautiful times gone by—bittersweet yet warm—it’s this one.

Released in September 1984 by the popular band Off Course, it was written and composed by Kazumasa Oda.

Also known as a cut from the acclaimed album “The Best Year Of My Life,” it features a sophisticated, piano-centered ensemble.

The lyrics carefully depict emotions so overflowing they defy words and the radiance of days spent with someone precious, quietly resonating in the listener’s heart.

How about playing it during a wedding reception at a moment to pause and express gratitude, or as the background music for a profile video reflecting on your journey so far? Alongside unfading memories, let this song carry your deepest love.