[Song for Supporting Ukraine] A moving anthem that conveys hopes for peace & songs of Ukraine
Music has the power to move people’s hearts and give them courage and hope.
Especially now, support songs expressing solidarity with Ukraine are being created and performed around the world, resonating with many people.
These anthems for peace transcend borders, connecting people and fostering a strong sense of unity.
In this article, we introduce heartwarming songs that stand with Ukraine and kindle a light of hope.
Through music, shall we think together about what we can do for Ukraine?
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[Ukraine Support Songs] A moving anthem that conveys hopes for peace & songs of Ukraine (41–50)
Фортеця БахмутАнтитіла
Born against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, this song has become an anthem honoring the courage and indomitable spirit of the people of Bakhmut.
Released in 2023 by the Ukrainian rock band Antytila (Антитіла), it was unveiled alongside a music video filmed on an actual battlefield, drawing widespread attention.
The lyrics include phrases like “spirit of steel” and “unshakable heroes,” expressing the strength and determination of the Ukrainian people.
In February 2023, it was also performed at the Italian music festival Sanremo 2023, in front of an audience of 200,000.
Created with steadfast resolve despite the impacts of war, this work resonates as a song for all who long for peace.
БАЙРАКТАРТАРАС БОРОВОК
Taras Borovok’s “BAYRAKTAR,” released on March 1, 2022, quickly captured the hearts of the Ukrainian people.
Written in just two hours amid Ukraine’s hardship, the song carries a powerful, patriotic message and stands out as a true anthem of resistance.
Its indomitable spirit empowers listeners to persevere through difficult times.
The song’s courage and resolve ignite hearts and foster an enduring sense of solidarity.
Unforgettableyurufuwa gyangu
A track by the hip-hop unit Yurufuwa Gang, made up of two rappers, Ryugo Ishida and NENE, and the producer Automatic.
Created in 2022 with the hope of lifting people’s spirits amid a world filled with dark news, the song also drew attention for the announcement that a portion of its proceeds would be donated to support Ukraine.
Its pop-leaning ensemble and melodies that evoke a sense of hope may lead many listeners to feel the importance and preciousness of peace.
It’s a hip-hop number full of a positive vibe that makes you wish for a world where everyone can naturally live a happy life.
When there is nothing but loveKumiko
Ai Shika Nai Toki (If We Only Have Love) is the song that chanson singer Kumiko, who is celebrating the 40th anniversary of her debut, first performed as her debut track and rerecorded in 2022.
It’s a piece by Belgian chanson singer Jacques Brel, a globally recognized anti-war song praising the greatness of “love.” For Kumiko—who has visited Ukraine—the timing of the rerecording brought deep inner conflict, and she says she nearly gave up on recording it once.
However, encouraged by Vitaliy, a Ukrainian interpreter she met during her visit and has stayed in touch with, she resolved to keep singing.
We hope that If We Only Have Love reaches the people of Ukraine, and we pray for a peaceful resolution as soon as possible.
Sunflowers, once againSatō Akemi
Akemi Sato’s “Himawari wa Futatabi” (Sunflowers Once Again) was released on October 12, 2022, and is a song conceived in support of Ukraine.
With its gentle melody and heartfelt lyrics, it expresses a strong wish and feelings of support for the people of Ukraine.
Through this work, the project “Music and Hearts Connect the World,” produced by Shunichi Makaino, takes practical action by bringing people together through the power of music and donating a portion of the proceeds to the Embassy of Ukraine.
This song, imbued with hopes for peace, offers listeners a heartwarming moment and serves as part of the support for Ukraine.
Where Have All the Flowers Gone?Katō Tokiko
In 2022, Tokiko Kato released the album “On the Endless Earth,” imbued with thoughts of anti-war and peace.
Included on this album is the song “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” a piece by American singer Pete Seeger that could be called one of the most famous anti-war songs in the world.
In Japan, it has been covered by numerous artists, including YMO and Kiyoshiro Imawano.
Some may feel that war is something happening in a distant country, unrelated to us.
Will you still feel the same after listening to this song? It’s a song you’ll want to hear while imagining yourself and your family in its place.
Walking in WarKamizawa Kiyoshi
“Walking in War” by rapper Kiyoshi Kamizawa is a song born from his own trip to Ukraine, capturing the country’s reality as he saw it.
The ordinary-sounding whine of missiles, unfiltered voices from the ground, encounters with people heading to the front lines…
The lyrics, which put into words things you can’t grasp from the news alone and that are happening right now, relentlessly convey the horror and misery of war.
Kamizawa’s anxiety—“So, is Japan really safe?”—is directed toward his homeland as well, and becomes a question posed to every listener.
Let this song be a starting point to think about how we can bring these painful days to an end as soon as possible and prevent such tragedies from happening anywhere in the world.
