[Feelings] A selection of Vocaloid songs with lyrics that resonate [Message]

ten-faced figureYM

Ten-Faced / YM (sung by the author)

A song by YM, a Vocaloid producer who handles everything himself, from the artwork to the video editing.

The intro’s synthesizer creates an unsettling atmosphere, and the chorus work—evoking the image of multiple personalities—makes for a catchy number.

The feeling of creating a “self that isn’t you” to protect your wounded heart after a breakup is something anyone with experience in love can relate to.

Moreover, the unusual lyrics—depicting a heart dressed up to avoid failure melting away, which in turn puts the listener at ease—leave a lasting impression.

Chain GirlNoboru ↑P

Girl in Chains / Noboru↑ feat. Hatsune Miku

A profoundly moving Vocaloid song that asks, “Who am I really living for?” It’s a track by Noboru↑P, a Vocaloid producer known for a broad and deeply nuanced musical style, released in 2009.

In 2019, an arranged version, “Girl in Chains – Re Alive,” was also released to commemorate the 10th anniversary.

It’s a stylish dance tune that delivers both coolness and grandeur at once.

Especially if you’re in your teens, you might find yourself resonating with the lyrics.

I chopped a stag beetle and time-slipped.Sunfish P is dead behind the house

When I chopped a stag beetle, I time-slipped / Sunfish is dead behind my house P (Turn on subtitles, lyrics in other languages are displayed)

A brother-sister duo with a distinctive unit name, whose songs gain popularity for lyrics that reveal deeper layers the more you read them—this is a track by “Ie no Ura de Manbō ga Shinderu P.” It’s a fast-paced rock tune that opens with vocals riding over palm-muted guitar.

While the lyrics comically portray what seems like a familiar sci-fi tale of time travel, the song also teaches the importance of what truly matters in life and the value of living each day earnestly.

Combined with its exhilarating sound, it’s a number that resonates deeply.

World Is Mineryo

【Hand-Drawn】World is Mine【PV】

It’s a love number that sings, “You like me, right? Look only at me!” It’s a signature song by ryo, a Vocaloid producer who also shines as a composer in the creator unit supercell, released in 2008.

I bet many people first learned about Vocaloid through this track.

The grand band sound, with beautifully resonant strings, is impressively cool—its musicality alone makes it endlessly listenable.

And then there’s the lyrical world: it really makes you think, “I want a lover like this…”

Comparison syndromeGou Aoki

Comparison Syndrome / Otomachi Una

Gou Aoiki’s “Comparison Syndrome” skillfully portrays the feeling of losing your sense of self and watching your identity crumble.

I imagine some listeners have found comfort in lyrics that speak for the frustration of no longer being able to be as honest as they once were.

Another appeal of this song is its world-building, where the timeline seems to progress as the lyrics move toward the latter half.

On the sonic side, the highlight is the guitar phrases panned left and right.

And don’t miss the ending, where the instruments drop out and only the vocals remain—definitely a must-hear moment!

Even without someone like mePinocchioP

PinocchioP – With or Without Me feat. Hatsune Miku / With or Without Me

This song by PinocchioP, who continues to be at the forefront of the Vocaloid scene, was released in November 2024.

Its poignant lyrics, centered on low self-esteem and loneliness, truly resonate.

“Maybe the world would be fine without me”—it’s a feeling many of us have had, isn’t it? And yet, we keep on living.

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When you want to shake off your worries and pain, this track will hit home.

It’s a profound piece that makes you reflect on your reason for being and your relationship with society.

dilemmaDECO*27

DECO*27 – Dilemma feat. Hatsune Miku

“Dilemma” is a song that captures the bittersweet feeling of thinking only about someone you love, even when you know it won’t work out.

Created in 2021 by DECO*27, a leading figure since the early days of the Vocaloid scene, it features a passionate band sound infused with electro tones.

It brilliantly portrays surging affection and anxious emotions, and the chorus—like firing a gun—conveys a sense of pent-up frustration.

Paired with Hatsune Miku’s girlish vocals, this track delivers a message that expresses the turmoil of the heart.