[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 Troubles] Listening will gently lighten your heart. Masterpieces that speak for your feelings (31–40)
A Treatise on the Girl Beyond ConsiderationSandoicchi de 120-pun?
This song expresses the desire to be loved by a girl who’s tired of living with negative thoughts.
Its bright, open melody blends well with the backward-looking lyrics.
The bleepy synth sounds give it a cute technopop feel.
A Navy StatementSakaguchi Ami
This song is driven by a sense of guilt, as the narrator believes they are the reason a classmate, after much anguish, took their own life.
The stylish, acoustic guitar–led sound is chic and balances well with the weight of the tragic lyrics.
EssentialsSakurazaka46
This song by Sakurazaka46 expresses feelings that resonate in the heart even as time passes, conveyed through its music.
The lyrics question the essence of kindness and love, and combined with the emotional melody, they deeply move the listener.
Released in October 2024 as part of Sakurazaka46’s 10th single, it was also selected as the Wednesday theme song for TBS’s “Love it!” from October to December.
Centered by 3rd-generation member Riko Endo, the track showcases her expressive power.
With its quiet yet strong sentiments, this work is sure to resonate especially with those who struggle with the distance between themselves and others.
BLACK BASSbakuretsu seikima tsū
This is a song that comically portrays a wife being dragged around by her husband who acts on his own.
The sulky, grumbling lyrics are endearingly cute and bring a smile.
It’s also amusing how the humorous lyrics contrast with the impressive high-level vocals and musicianship, which are undeniably cool.
The Spider’s ThreadKinniku Shoujo Tai
It comically sings about the anxiety of feeling like the people around you are laughing at you.
The guitar riff and melody carry a nostalgic vibe with a hint of the Showa era, and some listeners may find themselves relating to the self-deprecating lyrics.
[Songs of Worry] Tunes that make your heart feel suddenly lighter when you listen. Masterpieces that speak for your feelings (41–50)
Cowardly LionTakahashi Naozumi
It’s a song about a lion who, despite having true strength, has an overly gentle heart.
The lion’s anxious, baseless worries leading to failed hunts are endearing.
The loud, belting vocals in the latter half are exhilarating.
CageDIR EN GREY
It’s a song about the anxiety carried by someone who was abused by his mother in childhood and can’t interact well with the women he meets one after another.
Fierce instrumentals and an expressive vocal performance are paired with anguished lyrics, resulting in a track that pierces straight to the heart.