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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Timeless songs that gently accompany you in tough times. Uplifting tracks with tender lyrics that touch the heart (141–150)
A bird that cannot flyyuzu
It’s their 10th single.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “Wipe Your Tears.” The soaring, resonant vocals that create a beautiful harmony feel wonderful.
It’s a song that puts you in a positive mood, encouraging you to keep moving forward even when things are tough.
Choo Choo TrainEXILE
Here comes a captivating track that lifts your spirits.
Known as one of EXILE’s signature songs, this piece carries an uplifting message about freedom and a sense of adventure.
Riding on a rhythmic beat, it gives you the courage to move forward into the future without being bound by the past.
Released in November 2003, the song was also used as the ending theme for the TV program “Uchimura Produce,” resonating with many listeners.
It’s sure to give you courage when you’re feeling down or ready to take a new step.
It’s also great to enjoy with friends.
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This is the first single.
The lyrics may seem like mere wordplay without much meaning, but the theme is “transformation.” Girls often feel more fired up when they put on makeup.
If you let hardship make you gloomy, you can’t move forward.
The pop sound and the unique dance in the music video help lift your spirits, too.
R.Y.U.S.E.ISandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
It was used as the campaign song for TCK (Tokyo City Keiba) in 2014.
True to their style, it’s dance music with a beautiful melody.
The choreography known as the “Running Man,” performed by all the members during the instrumental break, became a hot topic.
It seems like dancing it together by copying the moves would give you a boost of energy.
5/7chilldspot
It’s a laid-back track released as the lead song from chilldspot’s second album, “Portrait.” Centered around the theme of birthdays, it portrays the shifts in feelings that come with growing older and reaching milestones.
The differences in how one experiences things in daily life—past versus present—are depicted vividly, and the sense of bewilderment comes through honestly.
While it conveys anxiety about personal change, it also carries a resolve to slowly accept that change and move forward into the future.
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It’s their 9th single.
It was used in the commercial for Otsuka Beverage’s “MATCH.” It’s their biggest hit.
It’s a motivational song that encourages you to reinvent yourself into someone you can love.
The straightforward vocals feel great.
OneRIP SLYME
This is their third single.
According to PES, who composed it, it’s “a song that asks listeners what ‘One’ means to them.” It makes you reflect on what truly matters to you when you’re prone to losing sight of yourself.
It’s a gentle, slow-tempo track.