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There are days in everyday life when, no matter what you do, you just can’t lift your spirits and your heart feels heavy.
Whether it’s school, work, romance, or any number of reasons, you may sometimes feel depressed or lonely.
In this article, we’ve gathered songs that speak to the human heart and offer comfort when your mind is worn out.
From band-driven tracks that seem to express overwhelming emotions to gentle tunes that slowly resonate within, we introduce a wide range.
When you’re feeling lonely or in pain, don’t push yourself—why not listen to songs you can relate to?
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[Yami Song] A Mental Breakdown Track Singing the True Feelings of a Melancholic Heart (1–10)
There was no meaning to being born.mafumafu
When you think about the “meaning of being born,” your heart can grow desolate when no answer appears, right? But maybe this song is your truth.
It’s a track by Mafumafu, a singer-songwriter who rose to popularity through utaite activities, included on the fifth album Kagurairo Artifact released in 2019.
The grand arrangement, which feels like emotions are surging higher and higher, really tears at your heart.
Mafumafu’s feverish vocals also hit home.
Definitely give it a listen when you want to confront the turmoil swirling in your chest.
night after nightKurahashi Yoeko
It’s a piece that sounds buoyant and cheerful, yet somehow unsettles the heart.
It’s a song by singer-songwriter Yoeko Kurahashi from Aichi Prefecture, included on her first album, “Fujin-yo,” released in 2002.
With a unique worldview themed around “self-loathing,” this track will draw you in after just one listen.
The chorus melody, in particular, tends to stick in your head.
I have a feeling there are more days than you’d expect when this song perfectly matches your mood.
Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa
The lyrics feel like a monologue and bring me to tears.
It’s a song by ReoNa, a singer who has performed many anime theme songs, included on her fifth single “Nai Nai,” released in 2021.
The lyrics and composition were created by Vocaloid producer Toa Kasamura.
“It’s hard to live every day”—that’s a feeling many of us have experienced, isn’t it? This song gently stays close to that state of mind.
The piano’s timbre and ReoNa’s whispery voice tighten my chest.
How about listening when you want a good cry to reset your mood?
DADARADWIMPS
Vent your pent-up emotions with an explosive sound! This track by RADWIMPS, the rock band behind numerous hits like “Zenzenzense,” was released in 2011 as their 12th single.
It’s a powerful piece that pulls you in with its rhythmic drum work and loud guitar riffs.
The intro alone is packed with hooks! The lyrical world, which feels like spilling out the words from the heart as they are, is also striking.
And the slapped bass phrases are seriously cool!
I’ll destroy every part of the me you want.Abe Mao
‘I’ll Smash to Pieces the Version of Me You Want’ is infused with a powerful passion that lays bare the honest feelings long held down.
The song was included on singer-songwriter Mao Abe’s 2020 album Still Got More.
Its sound leaves a strong impression, opening with an impactful message and a rocking band performance.
It delivers the message that ‘the self shaped by someone else’s expectations isn’t the real me.’ It’s a rock number that gives you strength when you’re worn out by relationships or want to spill your worries.
If you can’t use magicOmori Seiko
Magic If I Can’t Use It depicts the worries and anxieties that suddenly visit us amid otherwise ordinary days.
It is the title track from singer-songwriter Seiko Oomori’s 2013 album, an artist known for songs crafted from a distinctive point of view.
Built simply from acoustic guitar, piano, and vocals, the sound is straightforward yet deeply moving.
The subtly ominous band arrangement, resonating alongside lyrics that convey an unsteady heart, leaves a strong impression.
Please take in this poignant, piercing message that captures the feelings of when everything starts to feel unbearable.
moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro
Moonlight portrays the sense of helplessness and loneliness one can feel in this wide world.
Released in 2000 by singer-songwriter Chihiro Onitsuka, it is known as one of her signature songs.
Carried by a beautiful yet fleeting piano melody, her voice conveys a deep solitude and anxiety.
The song is filled with messages that prompt deep reflection on life—questions everyone holds, like “What am I living for?” It’s a ballad that depicts the trembling emotions of losing someone dear or losing your place in the world.
Please lend an ear to its gently resonant melody and lyrics.