[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.

Playlist

[Songs of Worries] Listening will gently lighten your heart. Masterpieces that speak for your feelings
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Myself ROCKONE OK ROCK		An anthem that encourages and teaches the importance of staying true to yourself
2	-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)SUPER BEAVER		A rock song by SUPER BEAVER that affirms change
3	Even if it’s one of a kindkujira		Whale songs ease the anxieties of the heart
4	Biting the second handzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni, debut work
5	I can’t stand that cute girl.narumiya		An unrequited love song depicting Narumiya’s feelings of love
6	If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro		Naotaro Moriyama’s classic—a ballad that affirms life
7	Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa		Introducing ReoNa’s soothing songs
8	cellsatou		A musical work with a body-swapping motif
9	Life is hard.satō moka		Soothe your tired heart with Satō Moka’s new song
10	In a world full of unpleasant thingsSazan Ōrusutāzu		Songs by Southern All Stars that touch the heart
11	What do you want to become?Rozarīna		A healing song to listen to when you lose yourself in busy days
12	the utmost depths of resentment and bitternessOfisharu Higedan Dism		A song that relieves frustration and gives you the strength to move forward
13	I like you, but it seems you don’t really like me.back number		A love song by back number that portrays the pain of unrequited love
14	Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' Philosophical Message Song
15	It’s okaywacci		An encouraging song that eases the anxieties of love
16	Only a single voicerokudenashi		A song that depicts the agony of being unable to express emotions
17	Young adultmakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu expresses modern despair
18	NonfictionHirai Ken		A moving ballad born from the loss of a friend
19	Only on nights when I want to dieAina ji Endo		A warm song where a loved one’s smile saves the heart
20	I’m a problem childAdo		A heart swaying between self-affirmation and self-denial
21	For now, just bite it.Yabai T-shatsu Yasan		Profound lyrics and energetic twin vocals
22	paintingŌmori Motoki		Motoki Omori’s solo song, an expression of deep emotion and sorrow
23	cor triatriatumnarumiya		A bittersweet unrequited love song for my fave on the screen
24	It’s not that I want to die.Asanomachi		KAFU’s fleeting, heartrending singing voice resonates in the heart.
25	Aufhebung (Hegelian term often rendered as ‘sublation’)Mrs. GREEN APPLE		A moving song that portrays the growth and hopes of young people
26	A Navy StatementSakaguchi Ami		A sad song of the pain of bullying and self-blame
27	mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism		Love and truth in a family full of secrets
28	Everyone is a heroAI		A song about living positively with hope and strength
29	Blade of Wordsrokudenashi		Rokudenashi’s new song portrays social pressure and loneliness
30	Maiden’s PrayerALI PROJECT		A girl’s heartrending love and a song of impermanence
31	Love is in the coffinD		A song of bittersweet feelings, a song of lingering attachment to a man
32	Keep ContactKUMACHI		The cry of the hearts of troubled people and a song of hope
33	If the you I hate were to die, would I laugh?NIGHTMARE		An emotional song about a relationship with someone you dislike
34	corpseKarimero		A profound, melancholic song that questions the meaning of life
35	A Treatise on the Girl Beyond ConsiderationSandoicchi de 120-pun?		A heartwarming song that sings of a girl's longing for love
36	EssentialsSakurazaka46		A heart-touching song that expresses feelings through music
37	BLACK BASSbakuretsu seikima tsū		A wife’s lament song about being toyed with by her husband’s actions
38	The Spider’s ThreadKinniku Shoujo Tai		Self-deprecating lyrics and a Showa-era-style melody
39	Cowardly LionTakahashi Naozumi		A Tale of a Lion’s Kindness and Strength
40	LetterSHE’S		A soul-stirring song that depicts growth through dialogue with oneself
41	damageGARGOYLE		Singing about the struggle between staying true to oneself and facing criticism
42	I can’t sleep again tonight (in a pathological sense)Gōruden Bonbā		A Eurobeat-style song depicting anxiety and impatience
43	be master of lifeaiko		The strength to positively overcome life's difficulties
44	CageDIR EN GREY		Childhood trauma and anxiety toward women
45	LieYuika		A moving song that portrays the contradictions of human relationships
46	No matter how smallwacci		An encouraging song by wacci that expresses the courage to face one’s weakness
47	AnswerIkuta Rira		An encouraging song that gives you the courage to keep walking toward the future, even while you're unsure
48	excessively earnest; overly serious to a fault; straight-lacedCreepy Nuts×Ayase×Ikuta Rira		A heartwarming song for those who strive, a message of encouragement
49	coarse sugaraimyon		A song by Aimyon that sings about heartache
50	UNMASKPIERROT		A song that depicts the darkness of love and emotions
51	Fate, a comminuted fractureThe Back Horn	$Fate, a comminuted fractureThe Back Horn$	A song that powerfully expresses struggles with music
52	escaperjo0ji		Self-reflection and everyday struggles of jo0ji from Tottori
53	I wonder why.takayan		Songs that resonate with the heart, gently portraying everyday frustrations
54	A Naked Heartaimyon		Aimyon’s love songs depict the tremors of the heart
55	Write it as “regret,” read it as “future.”mafumafu		Mafumafu’s rock ballad: a cry from the heart
56	NocturneYahagi Moeka		A moving song where anguish and hope intersect
57	Nothing I do goes well.meiyo		An emotional song portraying self-loathing and inner conflict
58	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE's new song wins the grand prize
59	Everything is exhausting!takayan		A heartwarming song that empathizes with the struggles of living
60	I don’t mind being unhappy for the rest of my life.mafumafu		Singing the pain of living, resonating with the heart
61	PrismSasanomarii		Sasanomaly’s soul-stirring songs and lyrics
62	After the Drama – retakeRiakushon za Butta		A song that delicately portrays the bittersweet emotions of heartbreak
63	BrainwashingRADWIMPS		A cry from young people seeking to live in their own way
64	soundtrackCreepy Nuts × Sugata Masaki		A moving song that touches the heart and conveys the meaning of life
65	To youamazarashi		An anthem of support for those who have lost the meaning of life
66	ParadoxSUPER BEAVER		Expressing the emotions of complex human relationships through rock
67	I’m just living for happiness.SUPER BEAVER		Facing loneliness and inner conflict to pursue happiness
68	A Person Becoming a StarSUPER BEAVER		A song that questions the essence of life through life and death
69	Unrequited loveSUPER BEAVER		SUPER BEAVER's unrequited love cheer song
70	To my gentle youNornis		A ballad by Nornis. Its transparent harmonies gently stay close to the heart.
71	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs.'s soul song that affirms your true self
72	AkariMy Hair is Bad		A heartwarming rock song that helps you face forward after exhaustion
73	everlasting lampPEOPLE 1		A song that depicts the feelings of a young person living by relying on a small light
74	If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER		SUPER BEAVER's ballad depicting bonds between people
75	The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER		A heartwarming song that embraces loneliness and inner conflict
76	Become a childMy Hair is Bad		A rock song depicting the gap between adulthood and one’s true self
77	Liesanari		Sanari’s heartrending love song, a track that resonates with the heart
78	Go for it!Nakajima Miyuki		A powerful song that stands up to the injustices of society
79	LieHata Motohiro		Motohiro Hata’s masterpiece depicts the emotions of modern people.
80	I am the strongest.Ado (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)		Ado’s songs in the film “RED” feature uplifting lyrics that resonate with the heart
81	I won’t make it to school in time.tama		The Boy’s Worries on His Way to School and the Harmony of Songs
82	The night is quiet; the streets are quiet.hachimitsu pai		Melancholy songs gently heal the heart.
83	Long live humanity!metoronōmu		The contrast between apathetic lyrics and a bright musical tone
84	You shouldn’t, but you do.Satoi Ito to Happī & Burū		A mature, soulful kayōkyoku song about the pain of heartbreak
85	I can’t learn to like myself.Sakurazaka46		A soulful song depicting the struggle for self-affirmation
86	Silly talkinugami saakasu dan		The strange song of the girl who witnessed her parents' secret
87	Being a woman is hard.Aoyama Shin		The pain of heartbreak, the wistful feelings of a woman in Shinjuku
88	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		A timeless song that heals the heart with its gentle message
89	LaughterOfisharu Higedan Dism		Gentle songs to listen to when you're troubled
90	Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS		A profound song that questions the possibilities of love, resonating with the heart
91	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		When times are tough, get energized with rock!
92	Best FriendNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s classic song that sings about the importance of friends
93	To be ContinuedCANTA		Accepting the gap between ideal and reality
94	GalanboCHAI		Expressing worries about body hair in a cute rap
95	going back to sleepCreepy Nuts		Creepy Nuts’ signature songs that resonate with the heart
96	Ouch, ouch, fly away (feat. “Yuika”, KAFUNÉ)MAISONdes		A masterpiece that sings of the pain of young people in modern society
97	mistrust of peopleRaphael		Expressing the anguish of mistrust in humanity through heavy tones
98	My little worrySatomitsu & Za Toiretzu		A bittersweet song of a boy who’s embarrassed about the toilet
99	hallux valgusBuriifu & Torankusu		A song that faces physical ailments with laughter
100	One-Sided Love DiaryNakamura Maiko		A refreshing song that expresses the floating sensation of love with cosmic sounds and synths.
101	DESIRE -Passion-Nakamori Akina		A deeply emotional song that sings of the loneliness of love
102	night after nightKurahashi Yoeko		A musical work expressing everyday disgust