[2026] Songs that calm the mind. Music that soothes the soul.

The BoxerSimon&Garfunkel

Simon & Garfunkel – The Boxer (Audio)

This song is a single released by Simon & Garfunkel in 1969.

It is sometimes said to be a jab at Bob Dylan.

Paul Simon has denied this rumor, but Bob Dylan himself covered the song on his 1970 album Self Portrait.

In any case, this track is very soothing to listen to.

Everybody Wants To Rule The WorldTears for Fears

Tears For Fears – Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Official Music Video)

An ’80s hit song by the UK band Tears for Fears.

Although the lyrics are anti-nuclear weapons, the song has a sweeping feel that makes you want to listen to it while driving through nature.

It’s a track that calms you just by listening.

KokomoThe Beach Boys

Kokomo – The Beach Boys HD

A hit single released by The Beach Boys in 1988.

It was the theme song for the movie “Cocktail.” The pleasant sound of steel drums further enhances the summery feel.

It’s a classic number that cools down the hot summer and soothes the spirit.

I’m not in love10cc

I’m not in love – 10cc [Subtitulado & Lyrics HD]

A signature song by the British band 10cc.

In Japan, it has been featured in commercials for Idemitsu engine oil, the Nissan Skyline, and Ajinomoto’s Knorr, among others.

It has also been widely covered and is a very famous number.

Its dreamy atmosphere makes you feel as if you’re floating, offering a track that helps you relax.

weightless (zero gravity)Marconi Union

Marconi Union – Weightless (Official Video)

“The world’s most healing music, scientifically proven.” A piece created in collaboration with the British Society of Music Therapy.

Among classical works and various artists, this track gained a reputation for delivering the strongest soothing effect.

Can’t fall asleep no matter what? Why not give it a listen.

Life is wonderfulRickie-G

Life is wonderful

A heartwarming reggae track that makes you want to listen while wrapped in an ocean breeze—this is Rickie-G’s signature song.

Created as the title track for his mini-album “Life Is Wonderful,” released in November 2006, it’s a gem that sings of life’s beauty and the small joys of everyday living.

It gently portrays hope for the sun beyond the rain and the preciousness of time spent with loved ones, set to a tender melody.

The song was also featured on Fuji TV’s reality show Terrace House and has been loved by a wide range of generations.

Its acoustic sound and soulful vocals evoke a breezy, surfside openness—perfect for relaxing by the sea or lightening your heart when life feels heavy.

slow&easyHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / Slow & Easy Music Video (Music Video – Short Ver.)

Surrender yourself to the gentle rhythm of the waves and feel the healing that wells up from deep within—this is an exquisite track.

Dai Hirai’s message about “the importance of living at your own pace without rushing” seeps into the heart along with the tender tones of the acoustic guitar.

From blissful moments spent by the sea with a lover to the bittersweetness of gazing at the ocean alone, it carefully sings of life’s many emotions, carrying a universality that resonates with each listener’s own experiences.

Beloved as the title track of the 2015 album “Slow & Easy” and also featured in a Sumitomo Forestry commercial, this piece offers modern listeners—so easily swept up in the busyness of daily life—a rare chance to pause and reflect on themselves.