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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 that sing about the Earth. Songs that include the word “Earth” in the lyrics (41–50)

Sailing the EarthYuzo Kayama

Yuzo Kayama – Sailing the Earth

Sailing the Earth, Yuzo Kayama

This is a song by Yuzo Kayama, known as the Young General.

A multi-talented figure—actor, singer-songwriter, and also a painter—Kayama sings here about ships and voyages, subjects to which he feels a special attachment.

The lyrics are lovely, evoking the grandeur of traversing the vast ocean.

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I am here.Satoshi Hayashibe

"I Am Here" ~ Satoshi Hayashibe

I am Hayashibe Satoshi, here.

Tomofumi Hayashibe is a singer-songwriter from Yamagata Prefecture.

He made his debut after appearing on the TV Tokyo program “THE Karaoke★Battle.” It’s a motivational song that encourages people living on this Earth who carry loneliness.

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while the Earth makes one full rotationCRAZY KEN BAND

While the Earth Makes One Rotation — Crazy Ken Band

CRAZY KEN BAND while the Earth makes one rotation

CRAZY KEN BAND is a rock band formed in 1997 by Ken Yokoyama.

Their sound incorporates a wide range of genres, including rock, pop, enka, and hip-hop.

This song sings about the Earth, which has been turning since time immemorial, and our unchanging everyday lives.

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The Earth in my graspGodiego

Godiego / WE’VE GOT TO GIVE THE EARTH A CHANCE [The Earth in Our Hands] [Uta-Suki Video]

Godiego: Earth in My Hands

Godiego is a progressive rock band formed in 1975.

They are well known for the theme song Monkey Magic from the Nippon TV drama Journey to the West, as well as the theme song for the anime Galaxy Express 999.

This song conveys a message about cherishing the Earth for the sake of children’s future.

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To Terra... Coming Home to TerraDa Capo

To Terra (Earth) …

To Terra... Coming Home to Terra Da Capo

This is the opening theme of the animated film adaptation of the classic sci-fi manga Toward the Terra.

It is sung by the husband-and-wife duo Da Capo.

It’s a renowned song that expresses the sorrow and longing for Earth felt by the characters as they head toward the planet while burdened with various worries and anxieties.

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In conclusion

The feelings of musicians who have continued to sing about the Earth across generations resonate in our hearts.

Through music, we were able to feel the planet’s beauty and importance, as well as the preciousness of our everyday lives.

Lyrics that use the word “Earth” in grand expressions strike a chord, conveying the beauty of life, its challenges, and so much more.

I hope you found a favorite among the songs we introduced this time.