[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)
hallux valgusBuriifu & Torankusu
It’s a song by a woman struggling with physical issues, starting with bunions.
It has a catchy, comical vibe that feels like she’s shrugging it all off, and it ends up making you laugh as you listen.
It’s also funny how her problems escalate as the song goes on.
One-Sided Love DiaryNakamura Maiko
This song portrays the feelings of someone seriously troubled by love.
Its airy, cosmic sound beautifully captures the floating sensation of being infatuated.
The shimmering synths feel refreshing, and the transparent vocals are strikingly cool.
[Songs of Troubles] Listening will make your heart feel suddenly lighter. Masterpieces that speak for your feelings (101–110)
DESIRE -Passion-Nakamori Akina
It’s a song that sings about the struggle of wanting to fall in love but being unable to take it seriously, and feeling lonely because you can’t trust anything.
Thanks to the richly sultry vocals and the punchy low end of the bass, it comes together as a cool, stylish sound.
night after nightKurahashi Yoeko
This song expresses a mindset trapped in an inescapable loathing for everyday sights and for oneself.
The polyrhythmic piano skillfully evokes a sense of going around in circles, and the distinctive vocals are also captivating.
In conclusion
Even if they don’t give you the answers, the songs you listen to when you’re struggling have the power to gently loosen the tightness in your heart.
Simply letting your feelings overlap with the lyrics and melody can bring a moment when it’s a little easier to breathe.
I hope you find a song that stays close to your worries by your side.