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

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.

rootKing Gnu

King Gnu – Root

A heartwarming mid-tempo ballad that, while understated, powerfully captures the will to live.

This King Gnu masterpiece gently portrays the dignity of quietly persevering without seeking the spotlight and the feelings for a loved one through the symbolic motif of “roots.” Carried by beautiful piano and string melodies, it weaves in choir parts reminiscent of a nursery rhyme and oriental-inspired arrangements, brilliantly expressing the flow of time and values that never change.

Released digitally in October 2024, the song was written as the theme for TBS’s Sunday drama “The Diamond Sleeping in the Sea.” It’s a perfect track for anyone who wishes to be someone’s support and to walk forward together with someone precious.

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SUPER BEAVER “Rashisa” Music Video

SUPER BEAVER is a four-piece rock band that captivates fans with rock sounds carrying piercing messages and soul-stirring vocals.

Their sixth single, “Rashisa,” released as a double A-side with “Watakushigoto,” was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Barakamon.

Its message—reminding us not to be swayed by passing trends and to cherish what truly matters to ourselves, not to others—offers a chance to confront our own “authenticity,” just as the title suggests.

It’s a powerful track whose straight-ahead rock sound gives you a push forward.

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Hoshino Takashi

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I thought about killing myselfNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima – The Reason I Thought I Would Die / THE FIRST TAKE

A striking title and lyrics that pierce the heart—this is exactly what it means to be deeply moved.

The song is by Mika Nakashima, who is also active as an actress, and it was released in 2013 as her 38th single.

Hiromu Akita from the rock band amazarashi wrote and composed it.

Something trivial to others can be a deeply rooted struggle for the person going through it—things like that do happen, don’t they? When you don’t know where to put your feelings, this song might just catch them for you.

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Araki Jakkan

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Nishina – Seiran Yūei [Official Video]

An emotional mid-tempo ballad about parting ways with a friend.

It’s a pre-release track from Nishina’s 2022 album “1999,” and her lyrics—deeply resonant and moving—are a major draw.

If you’ve experienced farewells through things like moving away, it may hit especially hard.

The lyrics portray the feelings of setting out amid a bittersweet mood, and Nishina’s vocals cut right to the heart.

In a long life, seeing a friend’s efforts can encourage you, too.

This is a song that gives you a gentle push forward, as the unmistakable memories you shared become strength for the future.

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KEI

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