[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 Depicting a Sense of Urgency] Masterpieces that sing of inner turmoil & exhilarating tracks that blow away anxiety (21–30)
Rainbow-Colored WarSEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI has become so huge that they’re now a nationally beloved act, but this song is from around 2011, back when they still wrote their name in Japanese as “世界の終わり.” It’s a track that makes you reflect on what peace is, what freedom is, and the value of life.
I’m in awe of how they deliver those feelings at BPM 170.
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
This song, which took the world by storm as a featured track in the film “Your Name,” starts with a calm mood in the first and second verses, gradually building up.
When the chorus hits, they deliver powerful vocals alongside harmonies and a strong drum beat—can any group surpass them?
Why Don’t You Play in Hell?Hoshino Gen
An upbeat rhythm forms the foundation and carries the track at a steady BPM, while incorporating the immense terror Gen Hoshino experienced—resulting in an extraordinary song.
The feelings he had during his difficult battle with illness are depicted with raw immediacy.
A key change in the final chorus leaves an even stronger impression.
Bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bangHige Doraibā, SELEN
A uniquely distinctive song unlike any before, where the chorus repeatedly chants “da da da da da da da da da da,” which is almost meaningless.
Written for the music game REFLEC BEAT, it features a fast tempo and rapid, tightly spaced beats.
Given the lyrics, it could also be great for relieving stress.
Who could possibly laugh at your tears?LEGO BIG MORL
As the theme song for J SPORTS STADIUM 2017 broadcasts, I think it’s a familiar track to those who watch baseball broadcasts.
Just when the chorus seems to settle down, it suddenly explodes with the line, “For this very moment, the one who laughs last is you,” which is highly distinctive and leaves a strong impression.
Knight of KnightsGenkyoku: Touhou project (Furawaringu Naito) / Arenji: Biito Mario
From the very beginning, it rides at a BPM of 180, and various sections—some using the intro melody and others featuring their own distinct melodies—come together to form a single cohesive track.
The rhythmic patterning isn’t monotonous either; its distinctive phrasing is another notable feature.
Bi-Li-Li EmotionSuperfly
This is a track that shines with vocalist Shiho Ochi’s powerful voice.
The way she throws herself into the emotions and tries to convey her feelings is really cool.
The electric guitar parts weave around the vocals without getting in the way, making it a really great song.