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

It’s okaywacci

wacci “Daijoubu” Music Video

This is a wacci song that stays close to the anxieties and worries of love.

It carries a warm message: there’s a smile you can show precisely because you’ve shed tears.

Embracing listeners’ hearts and giving them courage, the track was released in 2015 and was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “37.5°C no Namida.” It’s truly a cheer song that gently encourages people facing various challenges in life.

By teaching the importance of acknowledging one’s vulnerabilities, this piece is a perfect match for those feeling uneasy in their romantic relationships.

Only a single voicerokudenashi

Rokudenashi “Just One Voice” / Rokudenashi – One Voice [Official Music Video]

This song portrays the difficulty of living and the pain of being unable to express one’s emotions.

The image of hiding yourself as you laugh and cry, as if embracing the night, is striking.

I want to become someone who can accept that it’s okay to leave some things unsaid—maybe then life would feel a little easier.

Those complex feelings come through clearly.

Released in December 2021, the track drew a huge response, including over 55 million streams on Spotify.

It’s a song I especially want people who struggle to honestly convey their feelings to hear.

I hope this song will stay close to your anxious heart.

Young adultmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Young Adult” MV

The vocals of Macaroni Empitsu, which vividly portray the despair faced by today’s youth, pierce the heart.

Their pop-rock sound—woven from speedy guitar riffs and emotional melodies—balances catchiness with fragility.

The protagonist, suffering from a lack of love and loneliness, will surely evoke deep empathy as a story of setbacks everyone experiences.

Included on the mini-album “season,” released in September 2024, it also drew attention as the tie-in song for Space Shower TV’s “Live wo 100-bai Tanoshimu LIVE YEAH!!!.” It’s a heartwarming track that stands by those feeling the pain of heartbreak or the difficulty of living, and by those searching for hope even amid despair.

NonfictionHirai Ken

Ken Hirai “Nonfiction” MUSIC VIDEO (Short Ver.)

A heartfelt message song born from the experience of losing a close friend.

Ken Hirai’s powerful vocals vividly portray the feelings toward a life lost and the hope of reunion, shaking the listener to the core.

Since its release in June 2017, this medium-tempo ballad has resonated with many.

Created as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Little Giant,” its delicate, acoustic guitar–based arrangement harmonizes beautifully with the drama’s worldview.

The lyrics probe deeply into the meaning of life, gently embracing life’s hardships and setbacks with warm, comforting words.

This work will quietly light a beacon in the hearts of those standing at life’s crossroads or holding dear thoughts of someone important.

Only on nights when I want to dieAina ji Endo

Aina the End – Only on Nights When I Want to Die [Official Music Video]

A heartwarming song that delicately depicts how the smile of a loved one comes to mind in moments when your spirit feels like it might break amid the steady flow of everyday life.

Aina the End wrote and composed the song, with Shingo Sekiguchi of Ovall producing.

Her quietly companionable husky voice blends perfectly with the warm acoustic sound in an exquisite balance.

It was written in February 2020 as the ending theme for the MBS/TBS drama “Shinitai Yoru ni Kagitte,” and as a fan of the original work, Aina the End carefully captured the story’s worldview.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you feel lonely or despairing, when your heart is on the verge of breaking.

I’m a problem childAdo

[Ado] I’m a Problematic Work

Released in February 2023, this song expresses the troubled heart of a young singer.

The lyrics by PinocchioP humorously portray emotions swinging between self-denial and self-acceptance.

While asking “Am I a problem child?”, the song also encourages itself with “I’m not that terrible,” leaving a strong impression.

Ado’s powerful vocals resonate deeply with listeners.

It’s perfect for young people searching for their true selves or anyone struggling with others’ judgments.

Listening to this track might give you the courage to affirm yourself.

For now, just bite it.Yabai T-shatsu Yasan

Yabai T-Shirts Yasan - “For Now, Just Chew” Lyric Video (Lotte “Xylitol Gum” 20th Anniversary Project Song) *First verse only

At first it seems like a comedic song, but it’s actually a deep track whose lyrics resonate with all kinds of worries.

The male-female twin vocals are captivating, and the song has a driving pace that lifts your spirits.

The rapid-fire chorus phrases are seriously addictive.