[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 and bring peace of mind. Comforting songs (41–50)
ShineFankī Katō
It was released in 2014 as Funky Kato’s second single.
The song was used in a Calpis Soda commercial and reached No.
5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s an inspiring anthem that passionately teaches us that having a weak or anxious heart isn’t uncool, so let’s keep trying as many times as it takes.
[Healing] Songs that ease worries and anxieties and lighten the heart. Comforting songs (51–60)
Toward an eternal dreamDaikoku Maki
It was released in 1994 as Maki Ohguro’s ninth single.
It was used as the opening theme for TBS’s “COUNT DOWN TV” and became her first single to debut at No.
1 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
It’s a song that gives you the strength to push forward recklessly toward your dreams and the courage to pursue what you want to do.
Reach for the skyKuraki Mai
It was released in 2000 as Mai Kuraki’s sixth single.
The song was used as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Audrey” and reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Its lyrics, which convey that feeling the wind under the wide sky can wash away any anxieties or worries, offer a refreshing sense of comfort and healing.
The Beginningayaka
The opening track from the album “The beginning,” released in February 2012.
It’s a ballad that sings of determination, coinciding with Ayaka’s return to music.
No matter what has happened in the past, a new beginning comes to everyone.
I think those lyrics fit perfectly with the start of a new life in spring.
Changes like entering a new school or starting a job can feel unsettling, right? But it’s okay.
Ayaka’s powerful voice will surely wrap up your doubts and anxieties.
The song was also used in a commercial and has become beloved by many.
It’s a track that will gently give you a push as you take your first step forward.
hazy spring sky (literally: “flower-clouded” sky; overcast sky during cherry blossom season)Sato Chiaki
Released as a single in April 2023, this track is a lyrical number that overlays the overcast skies unique to spring with memories that suddenly resurface.
It captures the bittersweet longing for days gone by and the gentle process of letting them go, resulting in a piece that resonates with each listener’s own memories.
It’s sentimental yet soothing.
An emotional pop tune I’d recommend as background music for nights when you want to calm your heart or moments of quiet reflection.
made my day feat. Takuya Kuroda / Marcus DTakeuchi Anna
It’s a song that gently stays by your side in the quiet before dawn.
This work by singer-songwriter Anna Takeuchi was released in October 2022 as the second installment of a three-month series.
Featuring trumpeter Takuya Kuroda and beatmaker Marcus D, it’s crafted into a jazzy, lo-fi hip-hop sound.
In a whisper-soft voice, it paints the special moments found in everyday life.
The warm feeling that spending time with you makes the day a wonderful one intertwines with the laid-back beat, making it so comforting.
Give it a listen on nights when you want to reset a tired heart.
energy flowSakamoto Ryuichi
This is a masterpiece whose delicate, translucent piano tones gently soothe the heart.
The clear, pristine melody played by Ryuichi Sakamoto tenderly accompanies the listener, like a breeze rippling across the surface of water.
Released in May 1999 as a theme for a Daiichi Sankyo pharmaceutical commercial, this piece achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first instrumental work to top the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, its simple yet deeply expressive sound resonating with many.
Its pleasant sense of weightlessness offers a moment of peace from a busy day, aids concentration, and provides a serene companion for quiet reading—creating a truly healing experience.