Songs to listen to when you're feeling down. Recommended feel-good, uplifting tracks.
When you’re feeling down, is there something you “always do”? For some people it might be exercise or going for a drive, but I’m sure many turn to listening to music.
As you listen to songs created by many artists, each infused with their own messages, you start to feel encouraged bit by bit, don’t you? This time, I’ll introduce plenty of songs that will stay close to your weary heart and lift your spirits.
I hope you catch the message in each song and that your heart feels a little lighter.
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Songs to listen to when you're feeling down. Recommended feel-good tracks (101–110)
ProgressSuga Shikao
This is a hit song by the popular artist Suga Shikao.
It is well known as the theme song for the NHK program ‘Professional: Shigoto no Ryuugi’ (Professionals: The Way of Work).
Many people say they’ve gained courage from listening to this song when they’re feeling down.
It’s definitely a track you should listen to when you’re low.
Broken-winged angelNakamura Ayumi
Released in 1985 as Ayumi Nakamura’s third single.
It was used in a Nissin Cup Noodles commercial and became her biggest hit.
Although a broken-winged angel cannot fly, the song’s powerful, husky vocals give you the strength to feel you can live boldly.
Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio
Tamio Okuda’s songs are characterized by their fresh sound and catchy melodies.
This piece centers on themes of freedom and adventure, evoking the feeling of riding through vast landscapes on a motorcycle or in a car, and portraying liberation from everyday constraints.
It was released in June 1996 and was featured in commercials such as Nissan’s Wingroad and Sanyo’s Xacti.
It reached No.
4 on the Oricon weekly chart and ranked 48th on Oricon’s year-end chart for 1996.
It’s a recommended track for when you’re feeling down or want to feel free, and it’s sure to sound great during your commute by bike or car.
LIFEkimaguren
It’s a cheering song that gives you courage when you’re unsure about your way of life and feel like your heart is about to break.
Released in May 2008 as Kimaguren’s second major-label single, this piece is a classic whose refreshing acoustic guitar and the duo’s harmonies resonate deeply.
It warmly portrays people who, even while losing sight of their true selves, keep searching for the meaning of life.
Embracing the sense of difficulty and loneliness that everyone carries, this song offers a chance to reclaim your authentic self.
When you feel on the verge of losing your sense of purpose, it will gently nudge you forward.
rainbowyuzu
It was released in 2009.
This song gently soothes a wounded heart.
Even if there are many hardships, let’s overcome them and move forward into a world of hope.
The tears you shed in sad times will become a rainbow that guides you to the light!
Songs to listen to when you're feeling down. Recommended uplifting tracks (111–120)
Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi
How you perceive a song differs from person to person.
It’s a piece that really makes you think, while also seeming to soothe the heart.
The music video featuring the youthful-looking vocalist Hiroji Miyamoto is also a must-see.
When you’re feeling down, why not look up at the sky and gaze at the moon?
A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro
It’s a hit song by the popular artist duo Kobukuro.
It’s a gentle ballad with lyrics and sound that offer kind encouragement, so listening to it when you’re feeling down might soothe your heart.