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The time you spend at the end of the day, tucked into bed.
What kind of music do you listen to?
These days, some of you may enjoy watching your favorite YouTube videos, and there are also times when you want to fall asleep to songs you love or tracks that help you sleep soundly.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs you’ll want to listen to before bed, regardless of genre.
We’ve included not only mellow, laid-back tracks, but also songs with gentle, encouraging lyrics that make you think, “I’ll do my best again tomorrow!”
Feel free to use these as companions for your night routine to relax and soothe the day’s fatigue.
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[Sweet Dreams] Songs to listen to before bed: Good Night Numbers to carry you into tomorrow (1–10)
Good nightNissy
If you’re looking for a gently embracing goodnight song, I recommend “Oyasumi” by Nissy, a member of AAA who also shines as a solo entertainer.
He co-wrote the lyrics with Hiromi, who has worked on many of his songs, making Nissy’s warmth feel especially direct.
The soft melody and conversational vocals are perfect before bed and incredibly soothing.
With a lullaby-like atmosphere, it also wraps you in a feeling that somehow brings you back to childhood.
Baby, God Bless YouSeizuka Shinya
A pianist often seen on TV, Shinya Kiyozuka composed this piece, which was used as the main theme for the drama “Kounodori.” You’ll be enveloped by its gentle tone from the start.
As it moves into the middle section, the intensity builds, but the pleasing melody draws you into a moderately sparkling soundscape.
It carries a sense of wistfulness while somehow conveying hope—making it perfect for the moments before you welcome tomorrow.
Try doing nothing else and simply listen to this piece slowly and attentively.
I’m sure it will soothe the fatigue of your day.
sleep durationBUMP OF CHICKEN
Here’s a song I recommend for sleepless nights or when anxiety creeps in: “Suimin Jikan” (“Sleep Time”).
It’s a track included as the B-side to BUMP OF CHICKEN’s 2004 single “Only Lonely Glory.” The gentle sound of the acoustic guitar and the simplicity of Fujiwara’s vocals slip right into your ears.
In fact, the song was reportedly written for Fujiwara’s grandfather, who said he didn’t understand the band’s music, born from the desire to “deliver something easy to understand.” Much of BUMP’s music stays close to the heart, and its kindness really sinks in.
When you want to clear your head and not overthink before bed, this song is a perfect fit.
Midnight CruiseWONK
A song that can gently lead you into a mysterious dream world is WONK’s “Midnight Cruise.” It’s included on their 2017 album Castor.
The soft, healing-music-like melody and the vocals of Kento Nagatsuka invite you into a comfortable sleep.
The lyrics, which depict pressing forward along a pitch-black road with no end in sight—uncertain even whether it’s the right path—feel like a dream world where you don’t know where you are.
If you want to melt into an unreal, dreamlike realm, why not set off on a journey of dreams with this track?
A gentle nightorange pekoe
If you want to listen to something stylish and atmospheric before going to bed, I recommend “Yawarakana Yoru” by orange pekoe.
It’s their second single, released in 2002.
The light rhythm, buoyant piano, Tomoko Nagashima’s vocals, the lyrics about a bittersweet love, and the jazzy ambience—all of it feels so pleasant.
Listen to this song and the night truly transforms into a “gentle night,” like magic.
It’s also perfect for a relaxing moment before sleep, sipping your favorite drink.
dancerVaundy
Vaundy captivates listeners with his sophisticated musicality.
Odoriko, whose music video featuring Nana Komatsu dancing also became a hot topic, was released in 2021.
The song’s dreamlike world evokes the night and seems to portray a hazy, half-dreaming state.
Riding on a deep bass beat, the looping, swirling melody is sure to make you sleepy.
The loose vibe woven by Vaundy’s ennui-tinged vocals will also help you relax before bed.
A DAYYazawa Eikichi
If you want to fall asleep to a slow ballad, my top recommendation is Eikichi Yazawa’s “A DAY.” It’s the title track from his second album, released in 1976.
While Eikichi Yazawa is widely seen as an eternally cool rock ’n’ roller, his ballads like this one and “Jikan yo Tomare” are also wonderful.
This love song moves at a gentle tempo throughout, with a soothing, wave-like sway that makes it perfect before bedtime.
It’s often chosen from that perspective, which speaks to its high sleep-inducing effect.
Close your eyes and listen, and you’ll feel time slow down even more.