[Healing] A song that eases worries and anxiety and puts your mind at ease. A comforting song.
Work, school, relationships, romance—you name it.
In modern society and in our daily lives, worries and anxieties are always close by, aren’t they?
In this article, I’ll introduce songs that can ease your anxiety and make you feel at ease when you listen.
I’ve selected a wide range—from gentle tracks that calm your heart just by listening, to songs whose lyrics will encourage you.
Just as there’s something called music therapy, music is said to have the effect of soothing anxious hearts and lifting your spirits.
I’d be happy if listening to the songs I’m about to introduce helps refresh your heart, even a little.
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[Healing] Songs that ease worries and anxieties to lighten your heart. Comforting songs (31–40)
WildflowerSuperfly
It was released in 2010 as Superfly’s 10th single.
The song was chosen as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “GOLD,” and is notable for its overwhelming vocal performance and delicate lyrics.
It was created for a friend standing at a crossroads in life.
Centered on the essence of living, it’s an empowering song.
Rising SunEXILE
Released in 2011 as EXILE’s 37th single, this song was issued as a charity track to support recovery efforts in areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, and it reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
True to its title, “The Sun Rises,” the choreography overflows with hope, making it a song that gives courage.
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
It’s Spitz’s eighth single, released in 1994, and it also became a million seller.
It’s a gentle yet powerful song that makes you want to appreciate encounters and friendships.
With refreshing vocals and a catchy melody, it delivers a straightforward, hope-filled message.
cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro
Released in 2003, this is Naotaro Moriyama’s second single.
It’s become a staple for graduation ceremonies and cherry blossom songs.
Originally, Moriyama wrote the song inspired by a friend’s wedding.
When you’re feeling troubled or uncertain, the powerful vocals and positive message of this song will genuinely lift you up.
Believe in your dreamsTokunaga Hideaki
It was released in 1990 as Hideaki Tokunaga’s ninth single.
The song was used as the first ending theme for the Fuji TV anime Dragon Quest.
Throughout the song, it teaches the importance of believing in your dreams and the effort needed to make them come true.
[Healing] Songs that ease worries and anxieties and bring peace of mind. Comforting songs (41–50)
miracleKōda Kumi
It was released in 2004 as Koda Kumi’s 13th single.
The song was used as the theme for NHK’s J.League broadcasts and reached No.
7 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a track that conveys hope—the feeling that even dreams you once thought were out of reach might come true if you strive for them, and that miracles can happen.
I want to protect youMatsutōya Yumi
It was released in 1981 as Yumi Matsutoya’s 17th single.
The song was written specifically as the theme for the film “School in the Crosshairs” and won the Grand Prize at the first TBS-affiliated Japan Composer Awards.
Since its release, it has been used in many commercials and continues to be sung.
As the title suggests, it’s a warm song wrapped in a reassuring sense of being protected.