[Songs of Worries] Listening will gently lighten your heart. Masterpieces that speak for your feelings

LieYuika

Lie

This song delicately portrays the protagonist’s emotions as they waver between a gentle lie and a cruel truth.

It’s a track by Yuika included on the album Longing for Indigo, released in June 2024.

Unlike her previous pop and ballad styles, it weaves profound lyrics about confronting one’s own weaknesses and contradictions into a passionate and powerful sound.

It has been a hot topic on social media and has captured the hearts of many listeners.

Filled with elements that anyone can relate to—such as the contradictions in everyday relationships and the struggle between true feelings and facades—this piece is perfect for moments when you want to face yourself in quiet or organize your thoughts.

Go for it!Nakajima Miyuki

Go for it!

This is a bold and ambitious work by Miyuki Nakajima that portrays people who keep moving forward even as they face the unreasonable realities of society.

It delivers a powerful message to those confronting challenges such as educational discrimination, violence, indifference, and sexism.

It was included on the album “Yokan” released in March 1983, and was re-released as a single in May 1994.

Since then, it has been featured in commercials such as Sumitomo Life’s “Winning Life,” and in 2020 as UNIQLO’s “HEATTECH” CM song, continuing to resonate with many people across generations.

However, the lyrics immediately before the first chorus in this work depict a chillingly realistic portrayal of human cruelty.

AnswerIkuta Rira

Lila Ikuta 'Answer' Official Music Video

Lila Ikuta delivers a heartwarming medium-tempo ballad that gently stays close to the anxieties and uncertainties of one’s future.

Amid a grand, dramatic arrangement, its warm melody stands out—offering the courage to take a step forward toward tomorrow while facing loneliness and pain.

It’s an encouraging song that softly nudges those who are unsure of their path.

Released in March 2021, the piece was also featured as the CM song for Tokio Marine Nichido Anshin Life’s “Disability Income Insurance,” resonating with many listeners.

It’s a moving, tear-evoking track we hope those searching for their own way, or spending days without clear answers, will hear.

LieHata Motohiro

Uso

This is a renowned song by Motohiro Hata, distinguished by a cool, electronica-tinged sound that begins with an atmosphere reminiscent of being submerged in the sea.

It masterfully captures the complexities of our modern emotions—the truth behind muddled words, the emptiness of layering a dry heart over reality, and the descent into self-deception.

Delicately portraying the subtleties of the heart and the ambiguity between “lies” and “truth” in human relationships, this track opens the December 2015 album Scenes of Blue.

As Hata himself notes, “In today’s era, it’s hard to tell what’s a lie and what’s real,” and the song vividly depicts feelings everyone has likely experienced in everyday life.

It resonates deeply with those struggling in important relationships or harboring complicated emotions.

I am the strongest.Ado (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)

[Ado] I’m the Strongest (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)

This is a song that gained attention as an insert song in the film ONE PIECE FILM RED.

Ado’s powerful vocals and the exhilarating, fast-paced sound can’t help but stir your heart.

The lyrics deliver an uplifting message like “Whatever the path, the one you choose is the right one” and “Don’t overthink it—do what you want to do!”—giving you courage.

Released in June 2022, the track became a massive hit, surpassing 300 million streams.

When you want to cast away your anxieties, why not sing it out loud as if breaking through your worries? It just might make your heart feel a little lighter.

UNMASKPIERROT

PIERROT － UNMASK

It’s a song that contemplates the concept of love.

The mysterious atmosphere of the intro effectively expresses the darkness of the heart, drawing you into a shadowed world.

The emotionally rich vocal delivery and catchy melody line leave a strong impression.

escaperjo0ji

jo0ji「escaper」Music Video

This is a song released in February 2024 by jo0ji, the son of a fisherman from Tottori Prefecture who continues his music career while working at a fishing port.

Set to a relaxed tempo, it conveys a sense of emptiness and self-mockery in response to comparisons and criticism through social media.

It’s a track especially for those who feel like they’re losing sight of themselves or questioning their daily lives.

In the music video featuring actor Ryô Narita, the surreal yet comical portrayal of trying to run away but never escaping oneself makes for a captivating work that leaves you wanting to peek inside jo0ji’s mind.