Carefully selected recommended Yorushika songs: popular tracks with touching lyrics and melodies that resonate with the heart

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Yorushika – Thoughtcrime (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

The driving band sound and thought-provoking melody line really leave an impression.

Suis’s transparent vocals and the meticulous ensemble create a perfect balance that keeps it from feeling too heavy.

It’s a pivotal track at the core of the story in the concept album “Tōsaku,” released in July 2020, and it was pre-released in June 2020.

The music video, unveiled in an unusually wide horizontal format, also attracted attention.

It’s a moving song I’d recommend for nights when you want to quietly face your inner self or sink into bittersweet emotions.

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Yorushika – That’s Why I Gave Up on Music (Music Video)

Yorushika is a band composed of composer n-buna and vocalist suis.

The final track on their first full-length album, “だから僕は音楽を辞めた” (released in April 2019), shares the same title as the album itself: “だから僕は音楽を辞めた” (“That’s Why I Gave Up on Music”).

The song was created under the concept of turning into music a letter written by a young man who has decided to quit music, addressed to a person named Elma.

Riding on a driving piano and guitar sound, suis’s clear, translucent voice poignantly conveys the anguish and inner conflict of creation.

Said to reflect n-buna’s own experiences, the piece is likely to resonate deeply with anyone who feels on the verge of being crushed by reality while chasing their dreams.

It’s a track you’ll want to experience within the context of the entire album, which lets you relive the story.

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Yorushika – August, I, Moonlight (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Set on an August night, this song pierces the heart with lyrics that confront the swirling impatience and inner conflict within oneself.

Riding on a fast-paced band sound, Suis’s voice—both transparent and powerful—rings out.

Even as the words spit out “I don’t need anything,” you can feel the earnest desire to leave something behind, and each listen shakes me to the core.

It’s the third track on the album ‘Therefore, I Gave Up Music,’ released in April 2019, and when you listen to it together with the surrounding tracks, it takes on a deep sense of storytelling, as if you’re reading through a single letter.

It’s a rock tune where urgency and poignancy coexist beautifully—perfect for those nights when you want to race full speed on a bicycle with the night breeze on your face, or when you need to let out emotions too heavy to carry alone.

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Yorushika – Ghost in a Flower (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

This work, which composer n-buna created with a focus on simply arranging beautiful words and scenes, evokes a nostalgic world where the scent of summer gently drifts by, showcasing Yorushika’s uniquely literary beauty.

Released in April 2020, it was written as the theme song for the animated film “A Whisker Away” and also serves as the closing track of the album “The Theft.” The lyrics liken past memories to ghosts and cherish moments that will never return, intertwining with suis’s clear, translucent vocals to leave a deep impression on the heart.

It’s a cleansing medium-tempo ballad perfect for when you want to linger in a bittersweet afterglow or spend a quiet summer night.

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Yorushika – Rain and Cappuccino (Official Video)

This work, with lyrics that depict cappuccino and rain scenes that soothe a parched heart, grips listeners’ emotions.

The literary word choices woven by n-buna and the expressively rich vocals of suis overlap to make you feel as if you’re reading a short story.

Included on their second full-length album, “Elma,” released in August 2019, the track drew attention when its music video was released ahead of time.

In 2021, they collaborated with Lawson, even commercializing a beverage inspired by the song’s world, garnering attention in many areas.

Its stylish, slightly jazzy sound is perfect for listening alone in a café on a rainy day when you want to drift into thought.

It’s a richly flavorful pop tune that leaves a distinctive afterglow.

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Yorushika – Nautilus (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

It’s a track whose sound evokes a fantastical deep sea and whose poignant lyrics signal the story’s finale, striking straight to the heart.

Yorushika is the music duo of composer n-buna and vocalist suis.

Nautilus, which closes the concept album Elma released in August 2019, is a beautiful ballad also known as the main theme for the Drama Koshien production “Kotonoha.” The visual expression in its music video also drew attention, and the way it unfolds—from a quiet monologue to an outpouring of emotion—deeply moves listeners.

The vocal range isn’t particularly wide, but by focusing on the contrast between delicate breathiness and the powerful chorus, you can get closer to its world.

It’s a soul-stirring masterpiece, perfect for sleepless nights or when you want to quietly savor the lingering afterglow of a story.

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Yorushika – Say It. (Music Video)

Yorushika is a duo that captivates many listeners with emotionally stirring storytelling and literary lyrics.

This early-career work that supported their rise is a bittersweet number set to a brisk guitar-rock sound, depicting the regret of words left unsaid.

In contrast to its exhilarating melody, the lyrics unfold a heart-wrenching world, where n-buna’s delicate sensibilities and suis’s dignified vocals blend exquisitely.

Included on their first mini-album, “Natsukusa ga Jama o Suru,” released in June 2017, it has remained a beloved classic over the years, with its music video surpassing 100 million views.

It’s an emotional track you’ll want to listen to when you’re carrying unspoken feelings or sinking into a sentimental mood at night.