Timeless songs that stay close to your heart when times are tough. Uplifting tracks with gentle lyrics that really sink in.
What kind of music do you listen to when you’re going through a tough time?
When work, studying, busyness, or relationships wear you down, it can get hard to take in words.
But listening to wonderful music can give you energy, right?
Gentle messages that stay by your side, sounds that softly wrap around you, and bright moods can soothe the heart.
In this article, we’ll introduce classic songs that can ease that kind of pain.
Try listening while you take a break and want to lift your spirits.
May your heart be lit up, even if just a little.
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Masterpieces that comfort the heart when times are tough. Uplifting songs with gentle lyrics that really resonate (1–10)
Make you happyNiziU
This work is characterized by its bright, lively sound and heartwarming lyrics.
It conveys a pure desire to make the other person smile and feel happy.
It gained attention with the “Jump Rope Dance,” creating a huge buzz on social media.
Released in June 2020 as the title track of their pre-debut digital mini album, it topped the Oricon Weekly Digital Singles chart.
It’s a song packed with NiziU’s charm.
Recommended for tough times, when you need a boost, or when you want to express your feelings to someone special.
Just by listening, it brings a smile and gently comforts the heart.
So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster
It’s a song filled with warm messages that stay by your side when your heart is tired.
Released in 2017, it was also used as the ending theme for the anime My Hero Academia.
The lyrics are memorable for giving you the courage to face difficulties and the reassurance that you’re not alone.
The music video, filmed at Universal Studios Japan, is uplifting just to watch.
It’s perfect for when you’re feeling down after arguing with friends or family, or when studies or work aren’t going well.
Listen to this song and find the courage to look forward again!
Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK
This is a song whose powerful rock sound and positive message resonate deeply.
It sings about the importance of believing in your own potential and moving toward the future while making use of past experiences.
Included on the album “Zankyō Reference,” released in October 2011, it’s beloved by many fans as one of ONE OK ROCK’s signature tracks.
It’s also known as a popular live number that creates a strong sense of unity with the audience.
It’s recommended for times when you feel frustrated or lost, or when you want to fire yourself up.
Along with its energetic performance, it will gently give you a push forward.
Timeless songs that stay close to your heart when times are tough. Uplifting tracks with gentle, comforting lyrics (11–20)
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu
There are times when unpleasant things keep happening every day and you think, “I really don’t want to go to work or school anymore.” When that happens, I want you to listen to singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi’s 2015 release, “Ashita wa Kitto Ii Hi ni Naru” (“Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Good Day”).
No one knows what the future holds, right? Even tomorrow is only something we can kind of imagine—we feel like we might know how it’ll turn out, but we really don’t.
In that case, instead of thinking negatively, it might be worth trying to think positively! It’s a song that turns the anxiety of “not knowing what will happen” on its head and gives you hope.
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
The cheer song familiar from Koshien, “Ato Hitotsu.” It’s a track released in 2011 by the music group FUNKY MONKEY BABYS.
The single’s jacket featured a photo of pitcher Masahiro Tanaka, which became a hot topic.
This song is one you’ll want people to hear who, no matter how tough things get, refuse to stop striving to achieve their dreams and goals.
It cheers on and applauds those who, even while battling the anxiety that their efforts might not be rewarded, never give up.
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
A powerful song that portrays young people facing setbacks and hardships.
Released in July 2005, this track resonated with many, even being featured as an insert song in the film “Rough.” Its bright, uplifting melody and the lyric “before everything gets buried” give listeners courage.
When you’re worn out from work or relationships, this song is sure to lift your spirits.
It’s a track I highly recommend to anyone ready to take a new step forward.
Sukima Switch’s vocals will gently stay by your side.
There’s always tomorrowUrufuruzu
An uplifting support song by Ulfuls that gives you strength when you’re feeling down.
Released in 2001, this track was performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen and resonated with many people.
Its light rhythm and warm melody gently accompany the listener, adding colorful hues to gray feelings.
Even in hard times, it’s a song that gives you the courage to face forward and keep going.
If you listen to it late at night while wrapped in your blanket, its message of “It’s going to be okay” sinks into an anxious heart.
With a gentleness like a dear friend softly giving you a push, it fills you with energy for tomorrow.
When you’re on the verge of giving up, this piece will help you find a small light.