Touching songs popular on TikTok. From hit tracks to hidden gems, we introduce a range of favorites.

I want to be lovedYumcha

Yumcha “Aisaretai” [Lyric Video]

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♬ I Want To Be Loved – Yumcha

This song, which became a viral hit on TikTok and Instagram, weaves together sweetly bittersweet lyrics that tickle the heart and a pop sound.

Created by Yumcha themselves, it straightforwardly expresses feelings toward someone you like and the importance of self-improvement, and has been spreading through choreographed videos and shared notes on social media.

Released in November 2024, it even spawned a derivative version in December of the same year, underscoring its strong reception online.

The lyrics directly reflect the desire to skillfully use social media to appeal to someone and the headlong rush of romantic feelings, making it recommended for those with unrequited love or anyone proactive in romance.

With its catchy rhythm and melody, it’s an irresistible track that naturally gets your body moving.

THRIFTEDAyumu Imazu

Ayumu Imazu – THRIFTED [Music Video]

A heartwarming love song that layers the warmth of vintage clothing with the shape of love.

Created by Ayumu Imazu, the track is set for release in February 2025.

The demo, posted on TikTok ahead of time, drew attention after being used in dance videos by &TEAM and various influencers.

Set to a comfortable blend of acoustic guitar and bassline, it gently sings about the value of love.

A chill number that lets you unwind.

Tropical TherapyONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – Tropical Therapy [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This heartwarming song expresses the desire to heal one’s soul in a tropical paradise, rendered through ONE OK ROCK’s unique worldview.

Featured on the album “DETOX,” the track weaves together a longing to break free from daily stress with melodious soundscapes.

Marking the band’s 20th anniversary in February 2025, it showcases seasoned musicianship perfectly harmonized with deeply insightful lyrics.

“DETOX” is an ambitious album that includes the theme song for the TBS Sunday drama “Onkami-sensei,” capturing the band’s bold new challenges.

It’s a gentle song that offers quiet comfort to those seeking a temporary escape from work and life pressures, or hoping to lay down the burdens they carry in their hearts.

Dear.achanyu i

Dear.a / Chanyu-i

Dear.a, created by the singer-songwriter Chanyu-i, who gained attention after posting self-accompanied performance videos, features lyrics that candidly express feelings toward a best friend and became a viral hit on TikTok.

It’s often used in videos themed around moments spent with close friends, and the alignment between the lyrics and the visuals has resonated especially with younger audiences.

The song makes you appreciate the time spent with important people you’ve met at school or work.

Why not create a video capturing moments with a best friend—someone you can confide your worries and anxieties to?

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Ghost in the FlowersYorushika

Yorushika – Ghost in a Flower (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

This is a song that portrays bittersweet summer memories, woven from a delicate singing voice and melody.

Yorushika’s gentle music spins a narrative with the touch of a short story.

Scenes like summer shade, frozen treats, and the sound of the wind resonate in the heart, stirring a faint sense of melancholy.

Released in April 2020, this song was also chosen as the theme for the animated film “A Whisker Away,” and is included on the album “Plagiarism.” The piece carefully depicts shifting memories and emotions against a backdrop of summer landscapes, making it a track you’ll want to hear at the turn of the seasons from spring to summer.

With its warm vocals that quietly stay close to your heart, why not take a moment to look back on your cherished memories?