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Classic Japanese songs about Earth: songs that include the word “Earth” in their lyrics

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.

Our birthplace, the planet Earth.

Here, we’ll introduce songs that turn this planet—where people live—into music, as well as tracks whose lyrics include the word “Earth.”

A variety of artists express “Earth” through their own interpretations.

You can sense from the lyrics how they perceive this Earth we live on, so try listening while thinking about the intended meaning and the feelings behind it.

We’ll showcase expressions of love for Earth and lyrical portrayals that transcend genres—from rock and folk to idol music.

Masterpieces of Japanese songs about Earth: Songs that include the word “Earth” in the lyrics (21–30)

EarthKishidan

Kishidan Earth

Earth Kishidan

This is a song by Kishidan, a rock band from Kisarazu City in Chiba Prefecture.

RANMA, also known as Hoshi Granmarnier, wrote the lyrics and composed the music, and sings it himself.

With an original melody, it sings about how the Earth keeps turning, embracing both sadness and joy.

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Even if the Earth shatters into pieces tomorrowDempagumi.inc

Dempagumi.inc “Even If the Earth Turns to Dust Tomorrow” MV Full

Even if the Earth shatters into pieces tomorrow, Dempagumi.inc

This song is the 14th single by the idol group Dempagumi.

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It was created based on a survey given to the members that asked, “If the Earth were to shatter into pieces tomorrow, what would you do?” The song reached a peak position of No.

2 on the Oricon charts.

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Masterpieces of Japanese songs about the Earth. Songs that include the word “Earth” in the lyrics (31–40)

Embraced by the EarthKiyohiko Ozaki

Composed by Yuichiro Oda, “Embraced by the Earth (Hoshi)”; Vocals: Kiyohiko Ozaki

Kiyohiko Ozaki, Embraced by the Earth

Kiyohiko Ozaki is a singer from Kanagawa Prefecture.

His distinguished beard is his trademark, and due to his voice and vocal ability that seem beyond typical Japanese standards, he was also called the “Japanese Tom Jones.” This song was composed for the Yuji Koseki Memorial Music Festival.

He delivers this challenging piece with outstanding vocal prowess.

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GAIA ~Whispers of the Earth~Akina Nakamori

Akina Nakamori – GAIA ~Whispers of the Earth~

GAIA ~The Whisper of the Earth~ Akina Nakamori

Akina Nakamori is one of the most iconic idols of the 1980s.

She made her debut and gained popularity after appearing on the Nippon TV show “Star Tanjō!” In this song, she draws a parallel between a wounded Earth and her own battered self, yet sings of her determination not to give up on the future.

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The Last Confession of the EarthWagakki Band

Wagakki Band – The Last Confession on Earth (Live at R no Housoku 2015)

Wagakki Band’s “The Last Confession on Earth”

Wagakki Band is an eight-member group that combines Western instruments—guitar, bass, and drums—with traditional Japanese instruments—koto, shamisen, shakuhachi, and taiko—plus vocals.

Their popularity exploded after covering VOCALOID songs.

This track is one of those.

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The world has become smaller.Of course

Off Course / The Earth Has Become Smaller

The world has become smaller, of course.

Off Course is a band that debuted in 1970.

Kazumasa Oda served as the vocalist and produced numerous hit songs.

This song poignantly contrasts the feelings of someone who once longed to be a bird freely flying through the sky with those of someone who actually obtained an airplane and became able to fly.

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The Last Day on EarthGO!GO!7188

The Last Day on Earth - GO!GO!7188.avi

The Last Day on Earth GO!GO!7188

GO!GO!7188 is a rock band from Kagoshima Prefecture.

Although they sadly disbanded in 2012, the members have continued their activities separately.

In this song, they sing by overlapping the uncertain future of the Earth—amid ongoing extreme weather—with the future of two people in love.

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