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

MyselfNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

Myself (from “Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi ALL NIGHT LIVE IN Sakurajima 04.8.21”)

When I’m so clumsy that I feel frustrated, I sometimes even deny my own will.

In those moments, listening to this song fills me with a pure feeling that it’s okay to live more honestly and straightforwardly with myself.

Goodbye, my hero.Kasamura Tōta

Goodbye, My Hero / feat. Hatsune Miku

A song by Tota Kasamura, marked by a piano-centered, serene melody and delicate arrangements.

Depicting independence, responsibility, and the strength to support others, this work was included as the title track of the album “Goodbye, My Hero,” released in November 2019.

As Kasamura’s 79th piece, it sings of the resolve to take a new step forward through parting with one’s past self and idealized image.

It is a track that will deeply resonate with those who have experienced heartbreak, setbacks, or farewells with someone important.

Hammer Song and the Tower of PainBUMP OF CHICKEN

Bump of Chicken Hammer Song and the Tower of Pain

There are times when, while you’re doing your best, you kind of wish people around you would be a little kinder, right? When you’ve hit even a small setback, you can’t help but start worrying about things you normally wouldn’t, and in the end you might end up feeling really blue.

This is a lighthearted yet gentle song that, when you listen to it in those moments, makes you think, “Huh? Maybe I was being a bit dramatic.”

Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Que Sera Sera” Official Music Video

A heartwarming song with an emotionally rich story and a universal message has arrived from Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

Titled with a Spanish phrase meaning “what will be, will be,” the piece offers gentle support and strong encouragement to those who strive every day.

Singing about the importance of self-esteem and self-acceptance, it’s a song anyone can relate to.

Released in April 2023 and written as the theme song for the TV drama “Sunday Night Probably…,” it won the 65th Japan Record Award in December of the same year.

This was a first-time achievement for Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, who had not previously had a major drama tie-in.

It’s a song that gives you a gentle nudge forward when you’re struggling with work or life and feel like you might stop in your tracks.

Recommended for those who want to keep moving forward while valuing their true selves and for anyone seeking the courage to take a new step.

To youamazarashi

To You

This is an amazarashi song that stands beside those burdened with pain so heavy it feels like their hearts might break, offering deep empathy and tenderness.

As a message to people who struggle with self-worth or feel on the verge of losing their reason to live, it became the title track of the album “Anta e,” released in November 2013.

Embracing the hearts of those who keep fighting desperately, it powerfully sings of the importance of forgiving yourself and the meaning of living true to who you are without fearing failure.

Rather than cheering someone on from the outside, this work is an anthem that begins with a dialogue with oneself.

When you grow weary of life, its melody and lyrics will be there to gently stay by your side.

The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER

The True Nature of Tears

A song that gently scoops up the feelings buried deep in your heart that are hard to put into words.

The melodies and lyrics woven by SUPER BEAVER resonate with the inner conflicts and loneliness that everyone carries.

With delicate language, it depicts a heart swaying between being true to oneself and meeting others’ expectations, and the meaning of the tears that fall between the desire to be loved and self-denial.

This piece was written as the theme song for the NHK General drama “Vanilla na Mainichi,” airing from January 2025.

Included on the album “Ongaku” (“Music”), it harmonizes beautifully with the world of the drama, adding color to the story.

It is a reassuring companion when you’re about to take a new step, when you feel lost or anxious, or when you’re trying to face someone.

Nothing I do goes well.meiyo

[meiyo] Nothing I Do Goes Right [MV]

It’s an addictive song that lays bare the muddled thoughts and days when nothing goes right.

Released by meiyo in January 2022, it unfolds a distinctive sound that deftly weaves together humor and relatability.

Packed with contemporary themes—self-loathing, comparing oneself to others, and the struggle with social media validation—it’s sung in a self-addressing tone that leaves a strong impression.

The music video also portrays everyday “not going well” moments—like failing to split disposable chopsticks cleanly, or finding chopsticks included with a pudding—creating a unique, offbeat world.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you can’t sort out your feelings or when you feel unable to move forward.