[Feelings] A selection of Vocaloid songs with lyrics that resonate [Message]

hugMIMI

"Hug" / Hatsune Miku, KAFU

When you’re going through a tough time, I recommend listening to “Hug.” It’s a song written by the Vocaloid producer MIMI for the mobile game “Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat.

Hatsune Miku.” In the game, there are two versions: the “Sekai ver.” and the “Virtual Singer ver.” The latter is sung by Hatsune Miku and KAFU.

Its warm message and high, clear vocals are sure to soothe you.

The song also focuses on the theme of bonds with loved ones, so listening to it might help you rediscover the happiness around you.

I am rain.Inabakumori

Inabakumori “I Am Rain” Vo. Kaai Yuki

This piece is by Vocaloid producer Inabakumori, known for the massive hit “Lagtrain,” and was released in April 2024.

It was written specifically for Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat.

Hatsune Miku.

Through the natural phenomenon of “rain,” it invites us to reexamine our relationships with ourselves and others, unfolding a world shaped by that theme.

It’s gentle yet somehow wistful—a deeply layered number that’s quintessentially Inaba.

The vocals and sound, which touch the heartstrings, are sure to envelop you.

Dear19’s Sound Factory

Hatsune Miku singing Dear [Hatsune Miku] “Dear” [Original]

A track by 19’s Sound Factory, active as a Vocaloid producer, that became their first song to reach one million plays.

It begins with a clear, transparent guitar riff and features a unique sense of floating space and depth.

No matter how much time passes, the song conveys the aching emotion of continuing to think about a precious person you can no longer meet, delivering it straight to the heart with a catchy melody tinged with melancholy.

It’s a work notable for its moving, tear-jerking story.

Please take your time and listen closely.

Comparison syndromeGou Aoki

Comparison Syndrome / Otomachi Una

Gou Aoiki’s “Comparison Syndrome” skillfully portrays the feeling of losing your sense of self and watching your identity crumble.

I imagine some listeners have found comfort in lyrics that speak for the frustration of no longer being able to be as honest as they once were.

Another appeal of this song is its world-building, where the timeline seems to progress as the lyrics move toward the latter half.

On the sonic side, the highlight is the guitar phrases panned left and right.

And don’t miss the ending, where the instruments drop out and only the vocals remain—definitely a must-hear moment!

KardiaYurii Canon

Cardia / GUMI

Yurii Canon, a Vocaloid producer who also runs the music project Tsukuyomi, created “Kardia,” a captivating piece with a gothic mood and palpable tension.

The title “Kardia” comes from Greek, meaning “heart” or “cardia.” Reading the lyrics—which carry the message, “Don’t let it end in your head; make sure to convey those feelings to the other person”—it also seems to take on an emotional nuance of “soul.” Be sure to check out the version sung by nui as well!

Even without someone like mePinocchioP

PinocchioP – With or Without Me feat. Hatsune Miku / With or Without Me

This song by PinocchioP, who continues to be at the forefront of the Vocaloid scene, was released in November 2024.

Its poignant lyrics, centered on low self-esteem and loneliness, truly resonate.

“Maybe the world would be fine without me”—it’s a feeling many of us have had, isn’t it? And yet, we keep on living…

When you want to shake off your worries and pain, this track will hit home.

It’s a profound piece that makes you reflect on your reason for being and your relationship with society.

ten-faced figureYM

Ten-Faced / YM (sung by the author)

A song by YM, a Vocaloid producer who handles everything himself, from the artwork to the video editing.

The intro’s synthesizer creates an unsettling atmosphere, and the chorus work—evoking the image of multiple personalities—makes for a catchy number.

The feeling of creating a “self that isn’t you” to protect your wounded heart after a breakup is something anyone with experience in love can relate to.

Moreover, the unusual lyrics—depicting a heart dressed up to avoid failure melting away, which in turn puts the listener at ease—leave a lasting impression.