[Relaxed & Gentle] A calm track with an easy, unhurried tempo
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended songs with a calm vibe—great for both singing and listening.
Whether you’re looking for easy, slow-tempo tracks to sing at karaoke, or soothing songs to help you unwind after a long day…
We hope this helps you find relaxed, mellow tunes for those moments.
If you’re choosing songs to sing at karaoke, look for ones that seem easy not just in tempo but in pitch as well.
May you find songs that match your taste—whether it’s a striking vocal performance or tracks that make perfect background music.
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[Slow & Gentle] Calm songs with a relaxed tempo (31–40)
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The tear-jerking hit breakup song “Neko” by DISH//.
This track is a B-side included on their 10th single, “Bokutachi ga Yarimashita,” released in 2017, and it’s well-known for being written and composed by Aimyon.
Many people find themselves in tears before they even realize it when they listen to it while spacing out.
Although it’s a breakup song, its wonderful lyrics and beautiful melody make it a piece that feels cleansing to the heart.
unlastingLiSA
LiSA’s 16th single, “unlasting.” This ballad-like song that puts you in an emotional mood was also used as the ending theme for a TV anime.
Let yourself be soothed by the luxurious accompaniment featuring many instruments and synths, and by LiSA’s carefully delivered high-toned vocals.
rainbowSuda Masaki
When you’re in the mood for a gentle, laid-back song, Masaki Suda’s “Niji (Rainbow)” is a perfect choice.
It also serves as the theme song for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon 2.
Soft and moving, it ties in beautifully with the movie’s story.
The lyrics and music were written by Huwie Ishizaki.
It’s a heartfelt love song that feels almost like a proposal.
Many women would surely think, “How wonderful it would be to be proposed to with words and a song like this.” It’s a song that leaves you with a warm, gentle feeling after you listen.
It’s love, right?wacci
It’s a heartwarming love song that says all you need is the feeling of simply “liking” someone.
It’s a track by the pop band wacci, known for hits like “Betsu no Hito no Kanojo ni Natta yo” and “Sora ni Waraeba,” released in 2022 as their 11th single.
The song was featured as an insert track in the drama “Yangotonaki Ichizoku.” Its acoustic band sound and bright, clear vocals make it a truly pleasant listen.
It even makes you feel a little envious, thinking, “I want to love someone that much.”
horizonback number
This is a ballad created in response to the cancellation of the 2020 Inter-High School Championships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s a song by the three-piece rock band back number—also known for “Happy End” and “Takane no Hanako-san”—released in the same year.
The lyrics gently embrace the sorrow of “working so hard but losing the chance to show it,” and they alone can bring you to tears.
Give it a listen when you want to calm your heart and soothe frayed feelings.
[Slow & Gentle] Calm songs with a relaxed tempo (41–50)
NonfictionHirai Ken
A number by Ken Hirai that asks “What is life?” in the wake of the sudden death of a loved one.
It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Little Giant” starring Hiroki Hasegawa.
With a gentle sense of rhythm and an unadorned, clutter-free simple melody, it delivers a weighty message.
What is the right answer in life? Whether things go well or not, worries never end, and sometimes we even hurt ourselves…
Are mountains and valleys, right and wrong, joy and sorrow—repeating all of these as we go—what life is? This is a song that makes you think deeply about “life” anew.
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
Yo Hitoto’s undisputed signature song, “Hanamizuki.” Whenever I see dogwood blossoms, this song comes to mind and starts playing in my head on its own.
Released in 2004, it was her fifth single.
It also made waves as the most sung karaoke song of the Heisei era.
Beloved across generations, this classic is perfect when you’re tired or need a moment of calm.
A deeply moving masterpiece that will continue to be sung and listened to for years to come.