[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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[Song of Worries] Listening will gently lift your heart. Masterpieces that speak for your feelings (91–100)
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
When you’re feeling down, you just want to blast away the gloom with rock, right? This track is perfect for that: “Ashita mo” by the all-girl three-piece band SHISHAMO.
It’s a song with a driving beat and lyrics that are down-to-earth and real.
No overthinking—just a big, straight-from-the-heart performance that’ll simply lift you up.
It’s a number we want everyone who’s giving it their all to hear—people at work, students at school, anyone striving hard.
Best FriendNishino Kana
Loneliness and anxiety that anyone might feel.
Especially when you feel all alone, Kana Nishino’s “Best Friend” is the song you’ll want to hear.
It’s a track that sings about the importance and wonder of friendship, reminding you that you, too, have dear friends.
You’ll probably feel like reaching out to them after listening.
To be ContinuedCANTA
It’s a song about keeping your head up and moving forward while struggling with the gap between your ideals and a dull reality.
Even if you can’t follow the path you hoped for, the lyrics exude a resilient acceptance of reality—a cool, stylish rock number.
GalanboCHAI
This is a song that puts worries about body hair into radio-like lyrics.
The laid-back rap is adorable, and the voice is used like a rhythmic instrument to create an addictive, unique world.
The steady bass is cool, too.
Ouch, ouch, fly away (feat. “Yuika”, KAFUNÉ)MAISONdes
The song by MAISONdes released in May 2024 sharply portrays the pain of young people living in modern society.
Yuika’s poignant vocals and KAFUNÉ’s sophisticated sound strike a chord.
The lyrics, filled with complex emotions such as anxiety about self-awareness and a desire to escape into the digital world, are sure to resonate with many listeners.
It’s a perfect track for those who struggle to face their own pain or want to understand someone else’s feelings.
Why not listen to this song and confront the thoughts buried deep within your heart?
mistrust of peopleRaphael
They sing of the anguish of falling into mistrust of humanity, set to a heavy sound.
The abstract, quasi-religious lyrics exude a baleful atmosphere, accurately expressing a heart steeped in pitch-black darkness.
The contrast between the noisy, flat-toned verses and the melodic chorus is intriguing.
My little worrySatomitsu & Za Toiretzu
It’s a song about a boy who feels embarrassed to use a stall at school.
The lyrics are unique, with rhymes and homophones.
The pop chord progression, guitar tones, and gentle vocals make it really pleasant to listen to.