A playlist of timeless gems with piercing lyrics that will move your heart

Until I throw away my dreams and become an adultKasamura Tōta

Until I throw away my dreams and become an adult / feat. Hatsune Miku

As time goes by, many people end up letting go of the dreams they once held.

This song portrays the resistance to abandoning those dreams and the determination to realize dreams once lost, conveying a way of facing one’s aspirations.

Through the depiction of the reluctance to give up on a dream in the lyrics, it communicates the difficulty of holding on to dreams and offers a message of encouragement to live authentically.

The wistful, piano-centered sound is another highlight, emphasizing the lyrics’ message while evoking an image of quietly confronting one’s own heart.

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Liarieiri reo

Leo Ieiri – “Liar” (Music Video)

This is a sublime ballad by Leo Ieiri that beautifully captures an inner world where joy and sorrow intersect.

Included on the album “Naked,” released in February 2023, and chosen as the opening theme for the WOWOW original anime The Fire Hunter, the song was born from a collaboration with Hikaru Ishizaki.

Dramatic string arrangements intertwine with Ieiri’s emotionally rich vocals to create a piece that evokes deep empathy.

It vividly portrays, within a fantastical setting, the inner conflicts that arise from trusting someone and the emotional turbulence of protecting those you love.

When you find yourself grappling with feelings wavering between truth and lies, lend an ear to this song—it will stay close to your heart.

Why Don’t You Play in Hell?Hoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Why Don't We Do It in Hell (Live at Tokyo Dome 2019)

This is a celebrated song by Gen Hoshino that sings of a light of hope found in lonely darkness.

Chosen as the theme song for the film of the same name released in October 2013, it carries profound insights born from experiences in a hospital room.

The message—that “lies” and “fabrications” can become supports for the heart and help us find the strength to endure a painful reality—is filled with tenderness and poignancy.

While harmonizing with the film’s worldview, the arrangement shines with Gen Hoshino’s signature pop melodies woven together with elements of jazz and funk.

In the brisk sound and layered vocals, you can feel a strong resolve to face harsh realities and still keep moving forward.

It’s a song that resonates deeply with those who struggle to live yet want to find hope, and with those who, for the sake of someone important, find themselves in situations where they must tell a lie.

Thank you for being born.hazuki nano

[High Quality Audio] Hazuki Nano nayuta Thank You for Being Born [M Graveyard]

Hazuki Nano is active as a soprano singer, and on sites like Niconico, she also performs under the name “nayuta.” One warm yet heartrending song she sings is “Thank You for Being Born.” The lyrics are written from a mother’s perspective and express the sorrow of not being able to see her child.

Although what happened is never explained, listening to the song becomes an opportunity to reflect on the importance of family.

Another appeal is how her high notes impart a sacred impression.

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No NameASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

No Name

A track included on ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s album “Kimi Tsunagi Five M” released in November 2003.

Alongside phrases that symbolize the arrival of spring, it portrays the cycle of the seasons shifting from endings to beginnings.

Expanding on Masafumi Gotoh’s literary lyrical world, this work delivers a simple yet deeply resonant message.

Powerful words that evoke new beginnings and hope are woven throughout, resulting in an emotional song.

It will make you want to take a positive step forward as you sense the coming of spring.

It’s a recommended track not only for students embarking on a new chapter, but also for adults looking to make a fresh start.

Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanī

Flower Companyz “Midnight Highway (25th Anniversary Mix)”

Flower Companyz, famously known by the abbreviation Furakan.

Formed in 1989 and making their major-label debut in 1995, they’re a long-lived band despite various ups and downs.

Their lyrics’ straightforward words pierce the heart, and I find myself replaying the song over and over.

The lyrics, yes, but also the unadorned melody feels so vividly alive that it gives me goosebumps.

That powerful live feeling stirs a resolve to “live strong,” and before I know it, tears start to fall.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to again and again.

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Hazy moon. My dear, survive this night as well.Takehara Pisutoru

Hazy moon. My dear, survive this night as well.

A powerful song by Pistol Takehara that even calls to mind Miyuki Nakajima’s “Fight.” Among his many songs, Takehara gently reassures us, saying, “It’s okay, don’t worry—tomorrow will be a fun day.” In this track, he doesn’t sing so much as speak directly to you.

“It’s frustrating, isn’t it? It hurts, doesn’t it? But just listen to my song for a little while,” and each word slips into your heart.

When you feel like you’re about to break, when you just can’t bounce back, listen to this song.

It will make you feel like you can hang in there just a little longer.