A song with gentle lyrics that warm the heart
When your heart is tired and you long to be soothed, don’t you want to feel kindness?
In this article, we introduce songs with gentle lyrics that will warm your heart.
We’ve gathered songs with lyrics that depict many kinds of kindness: songs that offer words of encouragement when you’re feeling down, songs that let you share your strength with someone else, and songs that express gratitude for the kindness you’ve received.
You’re sure to find at least one song that will put you at ease.
Be sure to listen while taking your time to read the lyrics.
- A gentle song. A classic that calms the heart. A song that makes you feel kind.
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- [Touching Song] A moving song that sings about you
- A soothing classic for the soul: a cover of “Yasashisa ni Tsutsumareta Nara”
Songs with gentle, heartwarming lyrics (91–100)
Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//
This song by DISH// features gentle vocals and a warm melody that deeply resonate.
Combining a march-inspired arrangement with choral elements, it centers on the feelings of exam-takers and gratitude toward family.
Released in November 2021, it was chosen as the theme song for the NTV drama “The Winner in February: The Classroom of Guaranteed Success.” Co-written by Takumi Kitamura and Hattori from Macaroni Empitsu, the track carries a message to encourage students preparing for exams.
It’s a song we hope will be heard not only by those studying hard every day, but by anyone facing challenges or difficulties—a true anthem of support.
The word “thank you” echoes beautifully throughout this wonderful piece.
SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE
The song, written specifically as a film’s theme, features a grand arrangement highlighted by strings.
Its lyrics, which sing of the meaning of life, hope, and feelings for a loved one, strongly reflect the film’s worldview.
Released in November 2022 as Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s first new single in about three and a half years, it serves as the theme song for the movie “From Siberia With Love.” This work imparts the preciousness of life and the courage to overcome hardships.
Give it a listen when you feel lost in life or want to reflect on someone dear to you.
It will surely bring you peace.
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
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.
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
The song captures the youthful challenge of confronting one’s true self.
It reaches out to those who carry loneliness and anxiety, delivering a message of self-affirmation—one of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s most soulful tracks.
In December 2024, it was performed with 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation on NHK General’s special program “18 Festival,” becoming a major talking point.
Along with its recurring melody, it gives you the courage to live without pretending to be someone you’re not.
When you feel like you’re losing your way, or when you’re struggling with relationships around you, this song is sure to be a powerful ally.
snow moonRyosuke Yamada
A gem of a medium-tempo ballad that weaves a heartrending love story against a stage of moonlight shining in the winter night sky and gently falling snow.
Sung by Ryosuke Yamada of Hey! Say! JUMP, this piece tenderly embraces the feelings of someone confronting memories of a bygone love while trying to take a new step forward.
Carried by delicate tones of piano and strings, the lustrous vocals seep into the heart.
Set for digital release in February 2025, this song is recommended for those who want to look up at the moon alone on a winter night and reflect on precious memories.
Amid a quiet snowy landscape, it will stay close to your heart.