Takashi Yu's masterworks and popular songs

See you againTakahashi Yuu

See You Again

It’s a farewell song, and words like “goodbye” are used in the lyrics, but lines like “stay who you are until the day we meet again” are really cool.

It’s wonderful to know that some things don’t change even when you’re apart, isn’t it?

jealousyTakahashi Yuu

Yu Takahashi - Jealousy (Theme song for the TBS drama “Midnight Diner: Season 3”)

As the title suggests, “Yakimochi” by Yu Takahashi captures the feeling of jealousy.

The song was the theme for the drama Midnight Diner 3, which is based on a manga and portrays the lives of people who gather at a late-night diner.

While Takahashi is known for powerful, heart-stirring message songs, the jealousy in this track also comes through painfully clearly.

Sung from a male perspective about feeling jealous of his girlfriend, it’s a love song in which, through jealousy, he seems to reaffirm his feelings for someone important to him.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

utatane

Report a problem

True feelingsTakahashi Yuu

Yu Takahashi 'True Feelings'

Takahashi Yu, who sings while playing the guitar, is a singer-songwriter.

His song “Honto no Kimochi” speaks honestly about his feelings.

His passionate voice that sings his true feelings makes it a wonderful number.

His voice has power and volume, and listening to it feels refreshing.

It’s a recommended track for when you’re feeling down.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Mayumi

Report a problem

spare keyTakahashi Yuu

Spare Key

You know the singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi, right? Many of his songs are pop tunes that make you feel warm inside.

But Spare Key overturns that image.

It portrays a man who tells his girlfriend it’s over and asks her to return the spare key.

The lyrics are thoroughly cold and detached.

The rough guitar melody seems to mirror his ravaged state of mind, and it’s addictive.

I especially recommend it to anyone who’s having a hard time moving on.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

yamamoto

Report a problem

Real-time singer-songwriterTakahashi Yuu

Yu Takahashi “Real-Time Singer-Songwriter” MV

Singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi, known for his catchy, emotionally impactful lyrics, has earned widespread popularity.

While his early work leaned toward orthodox rock, he’s recently been releasing many highly original tracks.

Among his catalog, Real-Time Singer-Songwriter is a standout recommendation.

Its vocal line is extremely catchy, and with a fair number of sustained notes, you can aim to rack up points with vibrato.

There’s a key change, so it has a bit of a quirk, but the vocal line itself is simple—definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Ryo

Report a problem

To my friendTakahashi Yuu

Yu Takahashi - To a Friend

Takahashi Yu, known for his straightforward lyrics and worldview, has put his cheers into a song for all friends who are struggling right now.

It’s a track with a direct message that pierces the heart: no matter what wounds you carry from the past, you have to keep moving forward and live.

I especially want those who feel bound by their past to listen to it.

Is there any crying child?Takahashi Yuu

Naguko wa inega

Speaking of Akita, the artist that comes to mind is Yu Takahashi, and as the working title suggests—“Akita’s Song” or something along those lines—it’s a track packed with elements of Akita.

“Naku ko wa inega” is Akita dialect meaning “Are there any crying children?” and it’s a phrase used as a kind of chant by the Namahage.