YOSHIKI's famous and popular songs
YOSHIKI, the leader of the legendary band X JAPAN that reshaped Japan’s rock scene, is also a songwriter who has created many timeless tracks.
From hard-hitting songs to beautiful instrumentals, we’ve put together a playlist packed with his wide-ranging musicality and richly talented songwriting.
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YOSHIKI’s Famous and Popular Songs (1–10)
BoneX JAPAN
Lately, I feel like X JAPAN has been putting out more subdued songs.
This track is plenty cool, but I haven’t heard the kind of relentless, sharp-edged songs like before recently.
That said, the compositions are more polished now, and this song falls into that category.
Let’s stop worrying about what we can’t change. Instead, let’s change what we can for the better.YOSHIKI
It’s a message that makes us think about how to use our limited abilities and time right now, and what we can do to break through the status quo.
If we try to change things that simply can’t be changed—and even if by some miracle we manage it—the effort required will be enormous.
Rather than that, focusing our energy on what we can change immediately ourselves will likely bring us closer to our goals.
It’s a quote that teaches us not to be stubborn, and that identifying what’s necessary at the moment is the shortest path to our objectives.
If it weren’t for hide, I wouldn’t be who I am today.YOSHIKI
A famous quote about hide, the guitarist of X JAPAN who passed away at a young age in 1998.
As close comrades who led X JAPAN to success together, it’s said that during his lifetime hide remarked about YOSHIKI—who kept him on the path of music—“If it weren’t for YOSHIKI, I wouldn’t be who I am now,” which really shows the depth of their bond.
This quote powerfully conveys that they were not only connected musically, but were best friends who supported each other emotionally.
YOSHIKI’s iconic and popular songs (11–20)
It’s just effort, isn’t it? If you put in the effort, you can do it. So why not just make the effort?YOSHIKI
Many people know that taking just one step forward can change something, yet they still can’t move ahead.
It’s easy to make excuses and avoid putting in the effort.
But this quote reminds us that effort is something we can start the moment we decide to.
Coming from YOSHIKI—who, as a leader, has overcome headwinds at debut and countless hardships the band faced—the message carries real weight.
There’s nothing you can’t do if you try; there’s no way you can do it without trying.YOSHIKI
It’s a famous quote that tells us you can gain some kind of result from trying anything, but nothing will change if you don’t start.
Many people tend to wish they could get what they want without making any effort if possible.
However, unless you have exceptional talent or instinct, you can’t be good at something new from the start, and without effort you won’t improve.
It’s a message that teaches a simple principle: when you act, you move forward; when you don’t, you stay still.
In the end, I think life is all about “density.”YOSHIKI
These are memorable words that convey YOSHIKI’s resolve, his approach to music, and his passionate way of living.
It means that what matters is not just living a long life, but how much passion you pour into the time you’re given and how fully you make that time count.
You can feel the depth of his words, forged by dedicating himself wholeheartedly to his musical career.
It’s not about merely existing; since we’re born, we should devote ourselves entirely to our own lives and make them fulfilling—words that express his stance and his love for his fans and fellow musicians.
Imagination is everything. To me, it’s bigger than reality.YOSHIKI
It means that the power to move the reality unfolding before our eyes begins with imagination.
These are words that could only come from YOSHIKI, who has overcome various hardships and sorrows by continually envisioning the future—how he wants to be and what he wants to do.
You can also feel the strength to keep moving forward, always believing in and cherishing what you imagine, no matter the circumstances.
It sounds like a strong message from YOSHIKI that imagination can transform reality.