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Hit and popular songs by SHISHAMO (Shishamo)

Hit and popular songs by SHISHAMO (Shishamo)
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Let me introduce a song by SHISHAMO, a three-piece girls’ band from Kanagawa Prefecture.

Their debut came about when a record label representative happened to overhear the advisor of their high school light music club talking at his regular tonkatsu restaurant, saying, “There’s a great band.”

Apparently, the restaurant was even selling their CDs.

Their appeal lies in the down-to-earth lyrics written by the vocalist, Ms.

Miyazaki, and their performance skills that contrast with their cute visuals.

Now, please enjoy a song by SHISHAMO, a staple of the next generation of girls’ rock bands.

Top 10 iconic and popular songs by SHISHAMO

Lost in springNEW!SHISHAMO

A wistful medium-tempo ballad by SHISHAMO that portrays emotional stagnation at odds with the warmth of spring.

Its delicate sound—featuring piano and strings—leaves a strong impression, and the sense of loneliness, as if left behind in a festive season, presses on the chest.

Released digitally in March 2022 and later included on the album SHISHAMO 8, this track skillfully captures, through Asako Miyazaki’s lyrics, the uniquely springlike blend of cruelty and beauty: the season moves forward on its own while your feelings alone can’t keep up.

It may resonate deeply with those unsettled by changing circumstances or still haunted by a love that has ended.

A song that makes you want to immerse yourself in its lyrical world during this cherry blossom season.

Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO

This is the song that was featured in a NTT Docomo commercial and became the catalyst for the group’s rise to fame.

It portrays a protagonist who, despite the hardships of everyday life, strives to live earnestly while aiming to become the “hero” within themselves.

Additionally, the first verse uses “boku” (I, typically masculine) and the second verse uses “watashi” (I, gender-neutral/feminine), creating an expression that resonates with listeners regardless of who they are.

I love you!SHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “SHISHAMO 4” Digest
I love you!SHISHAMO

It’s an incredibly cute song that depicts the feeling of liking someone so straightforwardly.

We live in an age where you can say anything through a cell phone, but that’s exactly why the earnest desire to convey your feelings properly, in your own voice and words, really comes through.

The video is a digest version of the album, and this is the first track.

Girls in the CourtyardSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Girls in the Courtyard”
Girls in the CourtyardSHISHAMO

This song portrays the feeling of suddenly getting anxious about the future, even while having fun with friends.

It reflects on whether we can stay the same, even if we leave school and can no longer gather in our “usual courtyard.” That contemplative mood carries a nostalgic poignancy that anyone can relate to.

to fall in loveSHISHAMO

[SHISHAMO] I tried playing “Koi Suru” on guitar!
to fall in loveSHISHAMO

A song I made when I wanted to create something sparkly and summery.

The working title was apparently either “Calpis” or “Irregular.” It’s about a girl who falls for a close male friend, and it’s written very sweetly from the perspective of wanting him to see her as a girl.

You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO

It’s a staple summer festival song.

It’s a ticklish track that brings back those fluttery, restless feelings from before you started dating.

It portrays the protagonist, who’s going to a festival with their crush, trying to enjoy themselves modestly so they don’t put their crush off, while struggling to suppress the surge of excitement they feel in front of their favorite rock star.

No way I’m going to forget it.SHISHAMO

An emotional rock number by SHISHAMO that hurls the anger and sorrow of heartbreak straight at you.

Included on the album “SHISHAMO 6,” released in January 2020, this track stands out for its unique structure, unfolding from a reggae-flavored beat into intense rock.

The protagonist’s searing emotions—crying, throwing up, and still trying to live on—pierce the heart through Asako Miyazaki’s vocals.

It’s a work that transforms the anger of heartbreak into catharsis.