A famous song about setbacks. A song that stays by your side when times are tough or you feel like giving up.

I don’t mind being unhappy for the rest of my life.mafumafu

I don’t mind being unhappy for the rest of my life – Mafumafu

Mafumafu’s songs, whose lyrics both confront reality and simply stay by your side, really resonate.

Announced after about a year-long hiatus, the message of this work saves us when we’re on the verge of giving up or facing defeat.

There’s nothing more unbearable than the sense of powerlessness that you can’t do anything by your own strength, and the words that convey deep despair and worthlessness really hit home.

While facing hardships and challenges, the song expresses both the strong will to overcome them and a sense of vulnerability, evoking deep empathy in listeners.

The background that it was produced during the hiatus that began in June 2022 also adds weight to the piece.

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Yuka – Sunshade (Official Audio)

It’s a song that conveys strength within gentleness.

Yuka’s delicate vocals beautifully capture the pain of parting and the anxiety about the future.

Released in June 2024, it was also used as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “Warau Matryoshka.” Co-written with Toru from ONE OK ROCK, this track showcases the breadth of Yuka’s musicality.

Its expansive soundscape and subtly sentimental vocal work have the power to evoke deep emotions in listeners.

It’s the perfect rock ballad for soothing the pain of heartbreak or when you find yourself at a crossroads in life.

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Crane – Across the Night

An encouragement song by Tsurun, a uniquely styled band whose members all sport afro hair, glasses, and patterned shirts.

It’s totally okay to be as sad as you need to be when you’re feeling down! Please don’t forget that there’s always someone out there thinking of you.

When times are tough, we even recommend borrowing someone’s shoulder and having a good cry.

This track is perfect for those of you with a positive mindset who just want to bounce back as quickly as possible.

Naming the waves, and that our breathing has an end.Kitanitatsuya

To give names to waves, and that our breathing has an end. / Tatsuya Kitani – You Would Name Pale Waves / Tatsuya Kitani

This is a stirring ballad by Tatsuya Kitani that portrays the transience of life and love.

Featured on the album “I DO (NOT) LOVE YOU.),” the song delicately captures the feelings of someone who continues to question the meaning of living amid days that repeat like waves.

Its serene sound, infused with post-rock elements, harmonizes beautifully with lyrics steeped in deep philosophical insight, offering gentle solace to listeners.

Released in April 2018, this gem warmly embraces anyone facing loss or loneliness.

If you feel you can’t find your place, or you’re on the verge of losing sight of life’s meaning, this is a song you should definitely hear.

Tear SongOka Midori

Midori Oka “Namida Uta” Music Video

This song, known as one of Midori Oka’s signature pieces, resonates with lyrics that portray the loneliness and inner struggles of a woman living in the city.

When the protagonist is suddenly caught in the rain, you can’t help but see your own situation reflected in her.

Oka’s clear, expansive vocals gently embrace the fragility we all carry inside.

Released in February 2024, the track earned high marks on the enka charts.

It’s perfect for a weary weeknight—listening by the window with a can of beer in hand.

It’s sure to give you courage for tomorrow.