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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 lighten the heart. Comforting songs (1–10)
Shineyuzu
When it comes to Yuzu’s songs, they’re all full of encouragement, wonderfully positive, and powerful in their lyrics.
Their 2014 release “Hikare” is another moving pop song that’s so characteristic of them.
It’s perfect for those who want to be cheered on with direct, strong words!! Listen closely to each line and feel reassured—this is Yuzu.
You can almost picture the two of them, an acoustic duo, strumming their guitars and singing.
Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children
It was released in 1994 as Mr.Children’s sixth single.
The song was used as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Wakamono no Subete” and as an insert song for “Antique: Western Confectionery.” It achieved million-seller status for the third consecutive time and remains Mr.Children’s biggest hit single to date.
The song conveys that precisely because no one knows what tomorrow holds, taking action is more important than giving in to anxiety.
scale (as of a fish or reptile)Hata Motohiro
Hata Motohiro’s moving cheer song “Uroko.” As always, the gentle melodies—one of his greatest charms—and the conversational lyrics make it a wonderful track.
I think it’s a song that gently gives a nudge to everyone feeling uncertain.
The open, emotional chorus connects with some feeling deep in your heart and is truly moving.
It’s the kind of chorus melody that makes you want to sing along and hum.
If you sing it out loud, you might find yourself feeling a bit brighter and more positive.
cellNEW!satou
This work by singer-songwriter Sato draws on the curious fact that the human body completely renews itself every few years.
Its message—like reexamining oneself in a changing city—is delicately woven together with the sound of an acoustic guitar.
Released in July 2024, it marked the finale of a seven-month run of consecutive releases.
It’s also included on the album “Like a Newborn’s Cry.” Sato is a rising figure known for the hit song “3%” and the anime theme “Rourou.” When you’re unsettled by changes in your environment or unsure of who you are, listening might just lighten your heart.
How about lending an ear alone on a quiet night?
Life is hard.NEW!satō moka
There are days when the weight of everyday life feels like it might crush you, and you can’t help but sigh, right? For anyone carrying that kind of helpless feeling, the opening track of singer-songwriter Moka Sato’s album “ERA,” released in October 2024, offers gentle companionship.
While candidly laying bare the real struggles of life—like daily payments and relationships—its breezy, stylish sound has a way of lifting you up.
A message like “You don’t have to push yourself” seeps deep into your heart, loosening taut strings.
If you’re exhausted from giving your all just to get through each day, try listening to this record and let your shoulders relax.
If being alive is painfulNEW!Moriyama Naotaro
It’s a ballad whose shocking opening line makes everyone doubt their ears—and then captures their hearts.
Sung by Naotaro Moriyama, who frames the world from a unique perspective, this masterpiece lays bare both the pain and joy of living.
The lyrics, written by poet Ochanomizu Kazu around 1997, were turned into a song after Moriyama happened upon them.
Released in August 2008 as his 16th single, it also drew attention as the CM song for Shuto Iko, Osaka Isen, and Nagoya Isen.
Its paradoxical wording delivers a message that affirms “living,” one that should especially resonate with those carrying deep worries.
Rather than forcing yourself to be cheerful, why not listen quietly on a night when you want to face your heart with calm?
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
“Ato Hitotsu,” a song well-known from baseball, is the kind of track that gives you that extra push when you’re stuck with worries and doubts.
It teaches you that there’s meaning in trying precisely because it isn’t easy.
Especially when you’re on the verge of losing your passion, listening to it will remind you of the important things you were starting to forget.