A wonderful Japanese music band

A hidden gem by T-BOLAN. A precious number I want to keep singing and listening to.

POPS writer/editorKEI
Since discovering music during my school days, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. I have experience writing articles for sites like Utaten. 2000s J-pop and 2010s K-pop were especially the soundtrack of my youth. With the mindset that “good is good,” I enjoy music across genres. Thanks to past work environments and their influence, I was exposed to lots of classic rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), which may have broadened the scope of what I love. At RAG MUSIC, I currently focus on K-pop and J-pop. I strive to edit with a feel for the scene and an eye for hit potential.

T-BOLAN, a rock band that was hugely successful in the 1990s.

Their songs, which sing of straightforward love despite a certain clumsiness, are truly captivating.

Their mega-hits “Hanashitaku wa Nai” and “Bye For Now” are widely known and beloved at karaoke.

From 2023 to 2024, they embarked on a tour pledging to perform all their singles, and in 2025, a 47-prefecture tour featuring their hit songs also became a hot topic.

In this article, we’ll introduce some of T-BOLAN’s hidden gems.

Please enjoy the exquisite tracks born from Arashi Moritomo’s moving vocals and the band’s outstanding musicianship.

T-BOLAN’s hidden gems: a collection of exquisite tracks you’ll want to keep singing and listening to (41–50).

Bye for NowT-BOLAN

T-BOLAN「Bye For Now」MV

Bye for NowT-BOLAN

This is my favorite song.

It’s so poignant right from the opening lines, and I love how it gradually builds up toward the chorus.

It really hits me hard—I feel something welling up in my chest.

It’s a beautiful song, and I often requested it because I wanted him to sing it.

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If only we could hold each other selfishlyT-BOLAN

T-BOLAN [If Only We Could Hold Each Other Selfishly] with Lyrics

If only we could hold each other selfishlyT-BOLAN

It was used as the opening theme for a TV show at the time.

I remember it well, especially because of Moritomo-san’s distinctive singing style.

The chorus is really uplifting.

It brings back fond memories of those days.

It’s a poignant song that seeps into a weary heart.

It also makes me think of a senior I was close with back then.

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For love, in loveT-BOLAN

T-BOLAN “For Love, Within Love” MV

For love, in loveT-BOLAN

I love this singing profile the most—it feels the most like Moritomo-san and it’s so cool.

If someone whispered love to me in a voice like this… that alone would make me happy.

I’m captivated by the voice.

And it’s a love ballad that fits this era, a love song that still resonates even now.

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LOVET-BOLAN

T-BOLAN「LOVE」MV

LOVET-BOLAN

LOVE is T-BOLAN’s 11th single.

It’s a wonderful love ballad, but it seems pretty difficult for karaoke.

T-BOLAN’s lyrics sing about love from a male perspective, expressing straightforward male feelings, and it’s nice that they don’t come off as too corny.

They’re an artist that also speaks for that “let me act a little cool!” side of a man’s heart.

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In conclusion

T-BOLAN’s hidden gems and exquisite numbers are etched with powerfully stirring melodies and lyrics that resonate deep in the heart.

By revisiting their songs, you’ll surely feel the almost magical power that music holds.

T-BOLAN’s music continues to resonate with many listeners even today.