When you listen to music, what do you value most?
If you play an instrument, it might be the melody and structure, the guitar tone, or each instrument’s phrases.
On the other hand, if you’re looking for songs that cheer you up when you’re feeling down or want to listen to love songs, you might be focusing on the lyrics.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs packed with meaningful messages in their lyrics!
We’ve picked out powerful, message-driven tracks that will move you no matter the situation, so be sure to read the lyrics as you listen!
- [Must read] Songs with great lyrics. Moving songs you’ll want to listen to while reading the lyrics
- The lyrics are profoundly good. The more you listen, the more it sinks in. Masterpieces of Japanese music, recommended popular songs.
- Songs with powerful lyrics. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.
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Songs with a strong message. Masterpieces of Japanese music, recommended popular songs (1–10)
How to use lifeKarin.
A song released in 2019 by singer-songwriter Karin.
It speaks to those who take their own lives due to bullying at school, deep struggles, and various other reasons.
As the title suggests, this song faces life head-on.
It tells us that there is no single correct way to live a life, that cheap sympathy is not what we seek, and that we must not turn away from the harsh realities that lurk in the shadows of youth.
wishsumika
A song released by sumika in 2019.
It sings about the heart of someone with unrequited love, with “snow” as its theme.
By overlaying snow with feelings of love, the poignant lyrics linger as they quietly wish for the happiness of the person they like when spring arrives.
It’s a song with a message that will surely resonate with anyone experiencing unrequited love.
Family SongHoshino Gen
A song released by Gen Hoshino in 2017.
It’s an impressive track with lyrics sung in a slow, thoughtful tempo.
The lyrics celebrate the diversity of families and the many ways a family can be.
It carries the message that blood ties alone don’t define what a family is.
It’s a masterpiece I hope people who struggle with the idea of family in society will listen to.
PEAK’D YELLOWHarukamirai
A song released by Harukamirai in 2019.
From the very first line, an impactful phrase is repeated.
In today’s world where there’s so much information, the song leaves a striking message that only you can find the truth and the essence of things yourself—one that makes anyone want to reflect on their own life.
Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi
A song released by Kenshi Yonezu in 2014.
It’s a piece that carries a grand message and story about meeting someone you truly love and moving forward, even while dragging along a wounded past.
While savoring the happiness of being with the one you love, you’re also afraid of the inevitable ending that will someday come.
The lyrics are ones you can’t help but empathize with.
On that night that couldn’t become the futureamazarashi
A song released by amazarashi in 2019.
The lyrics feel like they’re venting all the struggles they’ve faced.
Their harsh journey and setbacks are portrayed just as they are, allowing listeners to overlay the song with their own past.
It makes you look back at yourself and feel your heart heat up.
Teenager ForeverKing Gnu
The lead track from the album King Gnu released in 2019.
It’s an energetic song that feels like it packs the reckless spirit of youth straight into the music.
It carries the message: since you can’t be anyone else, live your life as your truest self right now! It’s a song I want to keep listening to with my friends no matter how old we get.