[Songs That Capture Anxiety] Masterpieces About Emotional Turmoil & Uplifting Tracks That Blow Away Unease
Your heart pounds, palms damp with sweat.
What happens when we try to express that universal feeling of urgency through music?
A tense, fast tempo with synthesizers, irregular rhythms that mirror inner turmoil, and an exhilarating drum beat that blasts away the anxiety.
In this article, we introduce music that will resonate with you—from tracks that brilliantly capture the feeling of panic to invigorating songs that set a restless heart free.
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[Songs that portray a sense of impatience] Masterpieces that sing of inner turmoil & exhilarating tracks that blow away anxiety (11–20)
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This is a song by [Alexandros] that stands out for its grand worldbuilding and exhilarating sound.
The lyrics, which depict the protagonist’s growth, struggles, and resolve for the future, resonate deeply with listeners.
You can feel a strong will to overcome past traumas and fears and move forward into a new world, conveyed through powerful vocals and a memorable guitar riff.
Released in May 2021 as their 19th single, it was chosen as the theme song for the feature anime Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway.
The music video, filmed at Nippon Steel’s East Japan Works (Kashima area), brilliantly expresses the song’s worldview.
It’s a reassuring anthem that gently supports those trying to take a new step or move forward beyond past experiences.
Chaotic Boogiejon-YAKITORY
This is a song by jon-YAKITORY that vividly and refreshingly portrays the protagonist’s state of mind as they push forward in search of freedom, even while feeling lost in modern society.
The protagonist’s determination to live by pure instinct—unbound by the structures of society—comes through powerfully on this energetic track.
Released in August 2023, the piece has garnered over 27 million views on YouTube.
It was also featured in the game “Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat.
Hatsune Miku,” earning widespread acclaim.
If you’re feeling uncertain about life, try listening while moving your body to the beat—the fog in your heart is sure to clear.
Always together!Kitanitatsuya
It’s a song by Tatsuya Kitani that masterfully captures the psychology of love’s beauty while also portraying its darker side.
The melody is bright and refreshing, yet the lyrics harbor a deep obsession and madness toward the beloved.
With distinctive turns of phrase, it depicts a mindset that hopes to be loved while sensing a ruinous outcome, reflecting the impatience and anxiety that everyone experiences at least once.
Released on May 14, 2024, this work became a significant track commemorating the 10th anniversary of Tatsuya Kitani’s musical career.
Seamlessly blending pop, rock, and electronica, the song will resonate deeply with those troubled by love or grappling with complex emotions.
The Zero Sense10-FEET
“Dai Zerokan” bursts with the kind of speedy, powerful rhythm that’s quintessentially 10-FEET, kicking off with a razor-sharp guitar riff.
Serving as the ending theme for the film “THE FIRST SLAM DUNK,” its title is said to mean “the heart, thoughts, and feelings that exist before the five senses.” It perfectly matches SLAM DUNK’s world—conveying a tingling tension and the miraculous power that emerges in moments of high pressure.
Let the emotional sound set your heart racing and crank up your own energy!
OverrideYoshida Yayo
A signature track by Yase Yoshida featuring a breathless, rapidly accelerating tempo and tension-filled synthesizer sound.
It portrays the difficulty of living in today’s world—struggling against the circumstances of one’s upbringing and society, yet finding it hard to break free.
The lyrics deftly weave in programming terms and internet memes, while Kasane Teto’s emotionally rich vocals vividly express a sense of impatience and earnest yearning.
Released in November 2023, the song garnered a huge response and took the top spot on the Billboard JAPAN Nico Nico Vocaloid Song Chart for the first half of 2024.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you’re striving toward a goal but just aren’t seeing results—a perfect companion for that frustrating in-between.
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A song created to tie in with the anime A Certain Scientific Railgun.
The synth timbres running behind the vocals give the track a refreshing feel.
In the third A verse, it modulates downward, creating a heavy atmosphere.
I think the structure of this track is excellent.
[Songs Depicting a Sense of Urgency] Masterpieces that sing of inner turmoil & exhilarating tracks that blow away anxiety (21–30)
FirecrackerYellow Magic Orchestra
While employing a scale and tonal palette reminiscent of Chinese-style music, it incorporates chiptune-like synthesizer bleeps to create complex developments.
The tempo isn’t particularly fast, but the layering of these timbres gives the track an intense feel, making it an engaging piece that doesn’t get boring.