[Songs of Worries] Listening will gently lighten your heart. Masterpieces that speak for your feelings
Work, relationships, love, anxieties about the future…
Have you ever been saved by a song you happened to hear when you were weighed down by worries? Sometimes a singer’s voice or a melody gently speaks on behalf of the feelings you can’t put into words.
In this article, we introduce songs to listen to when you’re struggling.
From tracks that quietly sit with your heart to ones that help loosen rigid thoughts, we’ve selected them from a variety of angles.
By the time you finish listening, you might feel just a little bit lighter.
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[Songs of Troubles] Listening will gently lighten your heart. Masterpieces that speak for your feelings (61–70)
soundtrackCreepy Nuts × Sugata Masaki

This moving track exquisitely fuses a soulful, embracing vocal with a groovy beat.
It stands out for its powerful message that stays close to everyday life and affirms the importance of living strongly.
The song declares that even a life without a dazzling storyline has true meaning, and that each of us has a path where we can shine.
Released in July 2020, it was also used as the theme song for the Nippon TV information program “Sukkiri.” It is included on the album “To Us Who Were Once Geniuses” and has garnered strong support from many fans.
This work gently stays by the side of those who struggle with their way of life or values, and those who find self-expression difficult.
To youamazarashi

This is an amazarashi song that stands beside those burdened with pain so heavy it feels like their hearts might break, offering deep empathy and tenderness.
As a message to people who struggle with self-worth or feel on the verge of losing their reason to live, it became the title track of the album “Anta e,” released in November 2013.
Embracing the hearts of those who keep fighting desperately, it powerfully sings of the importance of forgiving yourself and the meaning of living true to who you are without fearing failure.
Rather than cheering someone on from the outside, this work is an anthem that begins with a dialogue with oneself.
When you grow weary of life, its melody and lyrics will be there to gently stay by your side.
ParadoxSUPER BEAVER

A song that portrays the complexities of human relationships, its melodious rock sound and striking lyrics resonate deeply.
It skillfully expresses the conflicting feelings of wanting to be understood by others and the fear of revealing one’s true self, gripping the listener’s heart.
With powerful vocals and a full-band sound, this track draws out emotions from deep within.
The song is included on the album “I Love You,” released in February 2021.
It marks a milestone work for SUPER BEAVER as they re-signed with Sony Music Records.
The same album also features tracks such as the opening theme for the TV anime “Haikyu!! TO THE TOP,” making for a rich lineup.
It’s a recommended listen when you’re struggling with relationships or unsure whether to share your feelings with someone.
I’m just living for happiness.SUPER BEAVER

This is a powerful song that portrays the pursuit of happiness while confronting human loneliness and inner conflict.
It is included on SUPER BEAVER’s album “Ongaku,” released in February 2024, and was written as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “MARS: The Revolution of Zero.” Within its emotional rock sound, it conveys the importance of living true to oneself and the hope that arises from our relationships with others.
This work gives you the courage to move forward while accepting painful experiences and sorrow as part of who you are.
It’s a song to listen to when you want to face the feelings in your heart with sincerity, or when you’re ready to take a new step forward.
A Person Becoming a StarSUPER BEAVER

This song possesses a profound allure that invites us to reexamine the present from the perspective of life’s end.
Centered on the universal themes of life and death, it asks what truly matters to us as human beings.
Inspired by the passing of the artist’s grandmother, it was released in July 2012 as a medium-tempo ballad on the album “How the Future Begins.” Rather than dwelling solely in sorrow, it reflects on the dignity of a life well lived through the image of a beloved grandmother being tenderly sent off, expressed with a simple yet powerful melody.
It is a song that stays close when you want to confront life’s fundamental questions or when you’re thinking of someone dear.
As SUPER BEAVER’s first nationwide release after establishing their independent label “I×L×P× RECORDS,” it was an ambitious work that also drew attention as a new starting point for the band.
Unrequited loveSUPER BEAVER

This song powerfully expresses the bittersweet emotions of unrequited love.
It was used as an insert song in the NHK General TV drama “Vanilla na Mainichi” in March 2025.
Through the drama, SUPER BEAVER portrays the frustration of one-sided love with gentle yet courageous words that leave a deep impression on listeners.
The track is included on the single “Kataomoi / Namida no Shoutai,” released on March 12 of the same year, blending seamlessly with the drama’s worldview.
It’s a song that stands beside those who still can’t convey their feelings and those weighed down by the ache of unrequited love—highly recommended for anyone seeking encouragement and empathy.
To my gentle youNornis

Nornis delivers a ballad that wraps you in warm kindness.
Its melody gently nestles close to the heart, highlighted by the crystal-clear harmonies of Tokoyami Toko and Machita Chima.
The song tenderly sings of the importance of supporting one another and the preciousness of someone who accepts your feelings just as they are.
Released digitally in February 2025, the piece was brought to life with the members’ involvement from the conceptual stage.
On March 8, they also performed it with an orchestra at Omiya Sonic City’s Main Hall.
It’s a song to share when you want to encourage someone who gives their all every day, or for those whose hearts feel tired.

