Saucy Dog's Popular Song Rankings [2026]

You who live on the moonSaucy Dog21rank/position

Saucy Dog “You, Who Lives on the Moon” MUSIC VIDEO

This is a song by the three-piece rock band Saucy Dog, perfect for listening to on an autumn night with a beautiful moon.

The piece was created by vocalist Shinya Ishihara with thoughts for his older brother, who passed away before he was born.

Describing a cherished person you can’t meet as “living on the moon” is such a gentle, fantastical touch that really moves you.

The lyrics, filled with the bittersweet ache of someone you can only meet in dreams and deep affection, quietly sink into the listener’s heart.

Included on the mini-album Blue Period, released in October 2019, the song was also performed on television and became a topic of conversation.

Why not give it a listen on a slightly sentimental autumn night, as you think of someone far away?

In a world overflowing with kindnessSaucy Dog22rank/position

Saucy Dog "In a World Overflowing with Kindness" Music Video (from the 6th Mini Album "Sunny Bottle")

This song overflows with kindness that gently touches people’s hearts.

Released by Saucy Dog in July 2022, it was also chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s information program “Mezamashi Doyoubi.” With its refreshing melody and uplifting lyrics, it portrays the warmth felt through everyday moments and interactions with others.

The lively rhythm and catchy tune leave a strong impression, giving listeners a positive boost of energy.

It’s a track that reminds us to cherish our true selves amid the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Give it a listen when you want to soothe a tired heart or embrace a gentle, caring mood.

In the course of this long journeySaucy Dog23rank/position

Saucy Dog "In This Long Journey" Music Video

A heartwarming love song that reminds us of the importance of those who are always by our side.

It gently conveys that true happiness is found in the small events of everyday life and in casual conversations.

Released in February 2024 as the theme song for the film “52-Hertz Whales,” this track became Saucy Dog’s 18th digital single.

It’s perfect for times when you want to reaffirm your bonds with friends or express gratitude to someone special.

How about listening to this song and taking a fresh look at the love you have for those close to you? You’ll surely notice the happiness you’ve been overlooking.

for some reasonSaucy Dog24rank/position

Wakeatte

The song “Wakeatte,” a self-cover of a track originally provided to singer-songwriter Mirei Touyama, is included on the major 3rd mini-album “Lazy Sunday.” The bittersweet relationship with someone who remains at a delicate distance even after breaking up really tugs at your heart, doesn’t it? With its relaxed tempo and relatively low key for a Saucy Dog song, it might be easier to sing at karaoke.

However, since a higher key appears in the latter half of the chorus, if it’s difficult in your own range, try adjusting the key and give it a go.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Night ClosingSaucy Dog25rank/position

Night Closing

Night Closing, included on their indie debut 1st mini-album Country Road.

The bittersweet lyrics, evoking the end of a romance, tighten the chest as they ride on a driving beat.

Because the melody rises and falls in fine steps from the first verse, be sure to articulate each note clearly when singing it at karaoke so it sounds clean rather than rushed.

Although the tempo is fast, the melody itself isn’t overly busy, so we recommend singing it calmly.

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Hoshino Takashi

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NonfictionSaucy Dog26rank/position

Saucy Dog “Nonfiction” Music Video

Saucy Dog is a three-piece rock band known for relatable lyrics and emotive vocals.

Released digitally in January 2022, this track candidly expresses a heart swaying between ideals and reality.

The opening dives straight in without an intro, and the driving beat exceeding 200 BPM seems to amplify the protagonist’s impatience.

With lyrics portraying the melancholy of comparing yourself to others in the season scented with fragrant olive, it’s likely to resonate with many people in their twenties.

The song was chosen as the theme for the WOWOW original drama “Ryunosuke Kamiki’s Day Off” and is included on their 6th mini-album, “Sunny Bottle.” It’s a rock tune that accompanies a sentimental autumn—one to play when you’re struggling with being yourself.

Even if you wait for a miracleSaucy Dog27rank/position

Saucy Dog “Even If We Were Waiting for a Miracle” Music Video (Theme song for the film “Love’s Terminal Illness”) <9th Mini Album “Curry Rice” to be released on 2025.12.17>

A bittersweet yet powerful rock ballad by Saucy Dog that portrays love that’s too pure and feelings with nowhere to go.

It delicately expresses the resolve to take a step forward from a passive self that only waits for miracles, as well as intense inner conflict.

Many listeners will likely be moved to tears by vocalist Shinya Ishihara’s emotionally rich singing.

The song was written as the theme for the film “Koi ni Itaru Yamai,” released in October 2025, and was later included on the mini-album “Curry Rice.” Closely tied to the film’s story, this piece will gently nudge the backs of those suffering from unrequited love.

Even as you’re hurt by a reality that won’t go your way, it will soothe your heart as you wish to look ahead.

GoodbyeSaucy Dog28rank/position

Saucy Dog “Goodbye” Live Footage [xsprout.#1 @ 2017.08.15 Shimokitazawa BASEMENT BAR]

The song “Goodbye,” which closes out the 1st mini album Country Road.

Its lyrics, which convey a rebirth from a formerly negative self, remind us of both the value and difficulty of facing our ideals.

While the melody is relaxed compared to the song’s tempo, the overall key is high and there are many wide interval jumps, so be sure to learn it well and practice before singing it in front of others.

The vocal range itself isn’t that wide, so if you set it to a key that suits you, it becomes a refreshing rock tune that should be easy to sing.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Dreaming SupermanSaucy Dog29rank/position

Saucy Dog “Dreaming Superman” Music Video (Theme song for the drama “I’m Curious About What’s in People’s Shopping Baskets”)

This is a track from “But Really,” the seventh album (fifth major-label release) by the Japanese three-piece rock band Saucy Dog.

The album was released in July 2023.

The song was chosen as the theme for the drama “I’m Curious About What’s in People’s Shopping Baskets.” It’s an uptempo, very simple rock tune, but if you listen closely, the vocal arrangement is quite elaborate.

Because of that, many listeners might feel it’s a bit challenging to harmonize with at karaoke after just one listen.

However, most of the harmonies are likely built by layering parts a perfect fifth above and an octave above the lead vocal, so try approaching it that way.

If someone can also take an octave below the lead, you might get even closer to the sound of the original recording.

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Kei Takahata

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Stand By MeSaucy Dog30rank/position

Stand By Me

Here is Saucy Dog’s heartbreakingly bittersweet graduation song, “Stand By Me,” loved across generations under the nickname “Sausy.” The phrase “Stand By Me” may also bring to mind the classic film of the same name, stirring memories of youth and new beginnings—sweet and a little painful.

The lyrics read like a monologue reminiscing about adolescence, filled with childlike words that spark excitement—secret bases, plots to take over the world, and more.

Hearing those words, you’re made all the more aware of growing up.

It’s a moving song that conveys the feeling, “I want to see you again someday.”