Songs with strong messages. Classic J-Pop masterpieces and recommended popular tracks.
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!
Playlist
| Songs with strong messages. Classic J-Pop masterpieces and recommended popular tracks. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | How to use lifeKarin. |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter Karin. turns 20… |
| 2east | wishsumika |  play_arrow | The song released by sumika in 2019... |
| 3east | Family SongHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | A song released by Gen Hoshino in 2017. It s... |
| 4east | PEAK’D YELLOWHarukamirai |  play_arrow | The song released by Harukamirai in 2019... |
| 5east | Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A song released by Kenshi Yonezu in 2014. |
| 6east | On that night that couldn’t become the futureamazarashi |  play_arrow | amazarashi released in 2019... |
| 7east | Teenager ForeverKing Gnu |  play_arrow | King Gnu released in 2019… |
| 8east | He was alive, wasn’t he?aimyon |  play_arrow | ...empathizing with the feelings of someone who died by suicide by jumping... |
| 9east | I LOVE…Ofisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Official HIGE DANDism in 2020… |
| 10east | That’s Why I Gave Up MusicYorushika |  play_arrow | A song released by Yorushika in 2019.… |
| 11east | YELLikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari released in 2009… |
| 12east | Spot the differenceSuda Masaki |  play_arrow | The song that Masaki Suda released in 2019, produced by Kenshi Yonezu… |
| 13east | stick figureRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | Although born as a human, to consider oneself human… |
| 14east | #302Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | Looking at the lyrics, the woman he has feelings for experiences heartbreak… |
| 15east | Nameless PoemMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children releas... in 1996 |
| 16east | Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā |  play_arrow | We music fans who seek solace for our hearts in music… |
| 17east | Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīzu |  play_arrow | Flower Companyz released Lily in 2004… |
| 18east | Be a boy.Takahashi Yuu |  play_arrow | A message to those who went through hardships in their childhood… |
| 19east | Motherkariyushi 58 |  play_arrow | The classic song “An…” that sings of gratitude and repentance toward one’s mother |
| 20east | threadBank Band |  play_arrow | Originally a song by Miyuki Nakajima, Bank Band… |
| 21east | dissonanceKeyakizaka46 |  play_arrow | As the fourth single by Keyakizaka46 in 2017... |
| 22east | The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | As the 16th single by Nogizaka46, 20... |
| 23east | pupilŌhara Sakurako |  play_arrow | Released in 201… as Sakurako Ohara’s second solo single |
| 24east | Tears of MagnoliaStardust Revue |  play_arrow | Stardust Revue re... released in 1993 |
| 25east | RPGSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | SEKAI NO OWARI's major 4… |
| 26east | It’s fine.Urufuruzu |  play_arrow | Released as Ulfuls’ 24th single, 20… |
| 27east | Footsteps of TimeKobukuro |  play_arrow | Released in 200… as Kobukuro’s 16th single |
| 28east | A Song for XXHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | Ayumi Hamasaki’s first original album… |
| 29east | Everyone is a heroAI |  play_arrow | As a digital-only single by AI in 2016... |
| 30east | To the futureKiroro |  play_arrow | As Kiroro’s second single, 19… |
| 31east | Love SongGReeeeN |  play_arrow | GReeeeN’s 2007 message song |
| 32east | March Toward TomorrowKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | Keisuke Kuwata’s song of hope, standing with Tohoku |
| 33east | meteor showerOnitsuka Chihiro |  play_arrow | Released in 200… as Chihiro Onitsuka’s sixth single |
| 34east | Tomorrow’s wayYUI |  play_arrow | In 2005, as YUI’s second single… |
| 35east | Nobody is RightNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | Everyone believes in their own justice, and at times it… |
| 36east | Reason for Lifesadamasashi |  play_arrow | The meaning of life and its preciousness, the reason why people exist… |
| 37east | AlwaysNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Released in 201… as Kana Nishino’s 19th single |
| 38east | The wind is blowing.AKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s 23rd major single and… |
| 39east | PRESENT (English ver.)Mrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A song to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic with hope and solidarity |
| 40east | If only you were here so I could hold you.miwa |  play_arrow | Released in 201… as miwa’s 19th single |
| 41east | LetterSHE’S |  play_arrow | A warm rock track, “Letter,” by SHE’S |
| 42east | SWEET 19 BLUESAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s seventh self-titled album “SWE… |
| 43east | migratory bird[Alexandros] | ![migratory bird[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O_DLtVuiqhI/default.jpg) play_arrow | The passion to trust your own path and push forward |
| 44east | CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi |  play_arrow | Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s third studio album, “Kanpai”... |
| 45east | LOVE2000hitomi |  play_arrow | As hitomi’s 17th single, 2… |
| 46east | The Final RiverCHEMISTRY |  | The 22nd single overall by CHEMISTRY... |
| 47east | FanfareSCANDAL |  play_arrow | It’s a song that resonates with a heart that keeps challenging. SCAND… |
| 48east | Love the world the way you love someone you’re crazy about!neguse. |  play_arrow | Neguse.'s new song says, “Let’s live gently, with love…” |
| 49east | Pathetic.Tonneruzu |  play_arrow | As the 17th single by Tunnels, 19… |
| 50east | rainbowyuzu |  play_arrow | Released in 200... as Yuzu’s 29th single |
| 51east | Today -A Heart Full of Love-Miyamoto Hiroji |  play_arrow | Hiroji Miyamoto: a love-filled theme song arrives |
| 52east | HeroFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | FUNKY MONKEY BABYS' No. 1… |
| 53east | The dream you chasedGACKT |  play_arrow | Released as GACKT’s 13th single in total… |
| 54east | HappinessAI |  play_arrow | A heart-touching song from an AI that delivers happiness |
| 55east | miracleKōda Kumi |  play_arrow | Kumi Koda’s 13th release, which came out in 2004… |
| 56east | TSUBASA feat. Yomi JahAwich |  play_arrow | A peace message song by Awich and her beloved daughter for the 50th anniversary of Okinawa’s reversion |
| 57east | threadNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | Miyuki Nakajima’s gem of a masterpiece that weaves fate with warp and weft |
| 58east | BEAUTIFULTakahashi Yuu |  play_arrow | A warm song that gives you courage when your heart feels down |
| 59east | DIVE TO BLUEL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | L’Arc~en~Ciel’s ninth albu… |
| 60east | Lion HeartSMAP |  play_arrow | As the 32nd single by SMAP, in 200... |
| 61east | a hair’s breadthUru |  play_arrow | Introducing Uru’s new song “Kami Hitoe” |
| 62east | Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE's new song wins the grand prize |
| 63east | Chu, diversityano |  play_arrow | A singer’s streaming single aiming to be a symbol of diversity |
| 64east | Aka Yume Nami -KAMUNAMI-kariyushi 58 |  play_arrow | Koshien cheer song by Kariyushi58 |
| 65east | To youKotone |  play_arrow | The famous song featuring Kotone that was used in a Shiseido commercial |
| 66east | mistaken identityshiyui |  play_arrow | A song that resonates with Shiyui-san’s heart has been completed… |
| 67east | The Beginningayaka |  play_arrow | Ayaka’s third original album “The…” |
| 68east | Encounters are seeds of growthKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Encounters at life’s turning points help me grow |
| 69east | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A gemlike ballad by Sukima Switch |
| 70east | rootKing Gnu |  play_arrow | The story of King Gnu’s transparency and deep love |
| 71east | lightMiyagawa Taisei |  play_arrow | "Hikari," the new song by Taisei Miyagawa, the singer-songwriter trending on YouTube |
| 72east | Before foundationFirst Love is Never Returned |  play_arrow | This song, which begins with a solo acoustic performance, is by an artist from Hokkaido… |
| 73east | SunMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | My Hair expressing the heat of youth with their whole body… |
| 74east | earnest desireSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | We music fans who seek solace for our hearts in music… |
| 75east | Neighboring flowerTHE ORAL CIGARETTES |  play_arrow | About THE ORAL CIGARETTES… |
| 76east | cultTele |  play_arrow | We music fans who seek solace for our hearts in music… |
| 77east | Orange SunsetZONE |  play_arrow | A song by ZONE that colors the twilight is bittersweet yet… |
| 78east | If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | SUPER BEAVER's ballad depicting bonds between people |
| 79east | Be yourselfSaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A message song that sings about the importance of living true to yourself |
| 80east | When singing a songHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Gen Hoshino’s sincere message song |
| 81east | Endless JourneyMr.Children |  play_arrow | Encouragement songs by Mr.Children |
| 82east | everlasting lampPEOPLE 1 |  play_arrow | A song that depicts the feelings of a young person living by relying on a small light |
| 83east | The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that embraces loneliness and inner conflict |
| 84east | NonfictionHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A moving ballad born from a friend's death |
| 85east | to youMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | MONGOL800’s classic song themed around long-distance love |
| 86east | If ISekitori Hana |  play_arrow | A message song from Hanarete Sekitori to children |
| 87east | road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE |  play_arrow | A warm, heartfelt ballad to listen to at life’s milestones… |
| 88east | Your NoteSIRUP |  play_arrow | Looking at the lyrics, the protagonist who set off on a journey of self-discovery... |
| 89east | TOKYOYUI |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter YUI’s work on… |
| 90east | BONSAIimase |  play_arrow | A song created by Imase, who is from Gifu Prefecture... |
| 91east | Shine!atarayo |  play_arrow | A message that leaves a mark on the heart and a powerful melody… |
| 92east | Super Ultra I LOVE YOUSenchimirimentaru |  play_arrow | Bold, uninhibited vocals and a powerful guitar sound… |
| 93east | I want to be a woman.Hamano Haruki |  play_arrow | Haruki Hamano’s songs incisively depict women as they are... |
| 94east | MIRAIShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | We music fans who seek solace for our hearts in music… |
| 95east | Twilight RomanceYubara Masayuki |  play_arrow | Adult romance that celebrates the very best moments, packed with… |
| 96east | GuildBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that questions the meaning of life and evokes deep empathy |
| 97east | NectarMOROHA |  play_arrow | A rap group by MOROHA, a song that portrays genuine family love |
| 98east | Adam’s applekuriipuhaipe |  play_arrow | A song that seeks the truth behind the words, something like tha… |
| 99east | As heaven willsJinno Mika |  play_arrow | Mika Jinno’s music has an appeal that transcends the bounds of enka… |
| 100east | Word that doesn’t existRinu |  play_arrow | Rinu’s songs somehow carry a message that resonates with the heart… |