[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 Worry] Listening will gently lighten your heart. Masterpieces that speak for your feelings (71–80)
Go for it!Nakajima Miyuki
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.
LieHata Motohiro
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)
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.
Songs of Worries: Listening will make your heart feel a little lighter. Masterpieces that speak for your feelings (81–90)
I won’t make it to school in time.tama
This is a song about a boy who can’t find his study supplies and is torn about whether to head to school as is.
The way the musical style shifts along with the lyrics is entertaining, almost like a stage musical.
The harmonies in the chorus by the member with a distinctive singing voice are breathtaking.
The night is quiet; the streets are quiet.hachimitsu pai
It’s a bittersweet song with a mysterious atmosphere that gently eases the pains of love.
The acoustic guitar has a nostalgic, warm tone that pairs well with the characterful vocals.
The laid-back rhythm soothes the heart and brings a sense of comfort.
Long live humanity!metoronōmu
It’s a song that broods over the future with an extremely negative mindset.
The balance between the laughably listless lyrics and the bright, upbeat melody creates a unique vibe, and the comical technopop sound paired with the innocent vocal delivery is downright charming.
You shouldn’t, but you do.Satoi Ito to Happī & Burū
It’s a kayōkyoku song that portrays a woman struggling to recover after being told goodbye by the one she loves.
The lyrics vividly depict her constantly blaming herself, which is painfully heartrending.
The smooth, husky vocals are pleasing to the ear, giving the piece a moody, mature feel.