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Dearest Friend is a song that portrays the feeling of wanting to rush to someone s side without hesitation when they are going through difficult times.
It gently stays close to moments when we show weakness in everyday life or feel like giving up on our dreams, and tells a story from the perspective of reaching out and saying that even if we are apart, you are never alone.
The repeated hook phrases
"I ll be there"
"Your light your bright shining through the night"symbolize a sincere desire to support someone, while also offering a sense of reassurance that light will never fade even in the darkest night.
Through words that carry a touch of sadness yet still look forward, the song delivers encouragement that feels natural rather than forceful.
Musically, the track is built on clearly defined programmed rhythms, supported by transparent synth sounds and a melodic bass line that carries the entire song.
Soft brass phrases added in the intro and instrumental sections create an urban warmth, while a groove that avoids sounding overly mechanical translates the emotional distance between people into sound.
The chorus features layered harmonies and call and response vocals that gently surround the main vocal line.
In particular, the descending melody in the post chorus leaves a lingering aftertaste, evoking the image of light spreading across the night sky.
By avoiding a fade out in the outro and bringing the song to a full close, the arrangement gives a strong sense of fulfilling a promise.
Dearest Friend is a song in which the warmth of friendship, connected by invisible threads of bond, is conveyed directly through both lyrics and sound.
Even if we are far apart, even if we live in different times, our hearts remain close.
The song expresses this universal message with quiet strength.
I am SUMASA, a Japanese songwriter and lyricist creating original J-POP. My music is inspired by the J-POP sound of the 80s and 90s, while delivering lyrics and melodies with a modern touch. Through TuneCore, my songs are available on major platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube MusicFeatured in THE MAGAZINE, an official media outlet by TuneCore Japan. Official Website: https://sumasa-web.jp