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back number – Bouquet (full)

A gem of a mid-tempo ballad by back number that portrays a young couple’s unstable relationship and deep affection.

The down-to-earth dialogue between the two reveals the subtle emotional shifts that occur in love.

Released in June 2011, the track is included on the album “Superstar” and was used as the ending theme for TBS’s COUNT DOWN TV.

Conveying the desire to keep caring for one another despite anxieties about the future, it’s a song you’ll want to take your time singing at karaoke.

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back number – Happy End (full)

This song is striking for its lyrics that depict a heartrending farewell and a melody that resonates deeply.

The strings and piano intertwine beautifully, further accentuating the sorrow of parting.

Released in November 2016, it is a major hit by back number, and it also drew attention as the theme song for the film “My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday,” starring Sota Fukushi.

If you’ve ever had your heart shaken at the end of a romance, you won’t be able to help but relate to the world of this song!

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back number - “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” Music Video (Theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love”)

An emotionally moving medium-tempo ballad that portrays the complex feelings of unrequited love—from the faint expectations on the eve of a birthday to the ache of emotions that never reach their destination.

In contrast to the happiness of a birthday, the loneliness and the sorrow of being unable to express one’s feelings straightforwardly resonate with a delicate melodic line.

Released in February 2019, the song was featured as the theme for the TBS drama “A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love,” and was also included on the album “MAGIC.” With vocals that gently embrace the bittersweet emotions of love that everyone has experienced, it’s a song well-suited for karaoke, where it can be performed in a calm, composed manner.

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Shiawase

“Shiawase,” included as the B-side to back number’s debut single “Hanabira,” is a track whose string-featured, wistful arrangement tightens the chest.

Many listeners will likely relate to the lyrics’ storyline, which evokes the image of someone stepping back for the sake of a loved one.

Although it’s sung by a male vocalist, the key is high, making it an easy number for women to sing at karaoke.

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Back Number – Hanako-san on a High Pedestal

Contrary to the desire to meet, this back number song vividly evokes a man fretting over the distance between him and the person he likes.

Many people relate to the earnest lyrics that, while self-deprecatingly assuming he doesn’t stand a chance, still wish for a miraculous encounter.

Released in June 2013, the track is captivating for its contrast between a sense of driving speed and an awkward, tender love.

It was later used in a Kirin Beer commercial, so the melody should be familiar to everyone.

Sing it at karaoke and listeners will be drawn in by its straightforward emotion.

Why not win over the heart of someone you’re interested in with a choice that’s a little different from the usual standards?

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back number – Heroine (full)

A winter love song that delicately portrays the protagonist’s aching feelings.

Its faint, tender romance is supported by back number’s signature nuanced storytelling and warm musicality, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released as a single in January 2015, it also became well known as the campaign song for JR East’s “JR SKISKI.” Later, in 2020, Shimizu Iyori’s stripped-down solo version was featured in a commercial for Kirin’s Tanrei Green Label.

Singing of a bittersweet winter love, the song’s relatable lyrics and gentle melody appeal to all genders, and its singability is part of its charm.

At karaoke, make the most of its comfortable range for a soft, heartfelt performance.

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Horizon – back number [Music Box ver.] “Reiwa 2 Inter-High” Cheer Song

In 2020, when the Inter-High School Championships were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, back number wrote this song for high school students who were left in despair.

The lyrics, which portray the journey from bearing the sorrow and loneliness of shattered dreams to eventually finding a glimmer of hope, resonate with many people.

Released on YouTube in August 2020 and subsequently distributed in August 2021, it topped the streaming charts for nine consecutive weeks and surpassed 500 million total streams in April 2024, earning Diamond certification.

Its deeply affecting melody pairs exceptionally well with a music box arrangement.