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[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.

[Songs of Troubles] Listening Will Gently Lighten Your Heart: Masterpieces That Speak for Your Feelings (11–20)

Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – A Theory of Heart [Official Music Video]
Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS

This piece, released by RADWIMPS in July 2006, is a philosophical message song packed with deep insights into modern society and human relationships.

It unfolds an epic story of a protagonist struggling with self-denial and relationships with others, who begins to reexamine themselves after meeting a certain person.

The track is notable for its sound that incorporates elements of alternative rock and for the meticulous arrangement crafted by all the members.

Included on the acclaimed album “RADWIMPS 4 ~Okazu no Gohan~,” its music video won Best Art Direction Video at Space Shower TV’s MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS 07.

This song stands by those who carry inner conflicts and anxieties, making it perfect for belting out at karaoke to let your feelings out.

It’s okaywacci

wacci “Daijoubu” Music Video
It's okaywacci

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]
Only a single voicerokudenashi

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.

Only on nights when I want to dieAina ji Endo

Aina the End – Only on Nights When I Want to Die [Official Music Video]
Only on nights when I want to dieAina ji Endo

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.

NonfictionHirai Ken

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

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.

I’m a problem childAdo

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.

[Songs of Troubles] Listening will make your heart feel a bit lighter. Masterpieces that speak for your feelings (21–30)

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

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.