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 resonate (21–30)
It’s fine.Urufuruzu
Eenen is marked by a gentle, upbeat sound that blows away painful feelings.
It was Ulfuls’ 25th single, released in 2003.
Tortoise Matsumoto’s vocals and lyrics feel as if they completely affirm the listener’s heart.
The more tired your heart is, the more likely you are to shed big tears by the time you finish the song.
It’s a classic whose simple words have the power to heal and help.
When times are tough, take a break and listen—this soothing track will calm your heart.
It’ll surely be okay.arashi
Say goodbye to the friends who were always by your side and set off toward the future.
It’ll be alright.
It’s okay to take the long way around.
Don’t stress over it—relax.
This is an easygoing, pleasant track that gently soothes your tense shoulders while telling you, “It’ll be alright.”
Love letterYOASOBI
It’s a message song that teaches the importance of living freely.
Created by the music duo YOASOBI, known for their smash hit “Racing into the Night,” it was released digitally in 2021.
The song is based on a letter selected for the radio-born “Letter Song Project.” Its bright, refreshing sound feels great to listen to—it conjures an image of a cloudless blue sky.
It’s a moving, heart-stirring song that celebrates the wonder of music and gives you courage.
TOMORROWMayo Okamoto
Even the tears you thought were wasted will surely turn into strength.
Okamoto Mayo’s debut song, born from that sentiment, resonated with many as the theme song for the drama “Second Chance.” Released in May 1995, it became a massive hit, selling about 1.77 million copies according to Oricon.
It’s also included on the album “SUN & MOON,” and a Chinese-language version was produced, earning love both in Japan and abroad.
If you’re trying to get through a tough time, this is a song you should definitely hear.
Its gentle melody and vocals will surely give you hope for tomorrow.
Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS
A heartwarming song by RADWIMPS that stays by your side during life’s tough times.
It portrays a protagonist weighed down by self-doubt and anxieties about relationships who, through meeting someone special, finds their heart cleansed and awakens to a new self.
Released in July 2006, the song is also included on the album “RADWIMPS 4: Okazu no Gohan,” and is beloved by many fans as one of the band’s signature tracks.
It’s a must-listen for anyone grappling with worries or feeling lost in life.
Its gentle melody and profound lyrics will stay close to your heart and give you courage.
horizonback number
The reality thrust before us and the lyrics that simply stay by our side really sink in with back number’s “Suiheisen” (Horizon).
Born from overlapping feelings after the cancellation of the Inter-High during the COVID-19 pandemic, the song’s message saves us when we’re on the verge of giving up or breaking down.
There’s nothing more unbearable than the helplessness of being unable to do anything by your own strength, and when I hear the voices of those cheering me on or picture loved ones even from afar, I’m deeply moved by words that illuminate both light and shadow.
The word “horizon” evokes a sense of flatness, suggesting that painful events will eventually fade and someday shine.
It’s a gentle song that lets you imagine such a future, isn’t it?
filamentOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism’s songs can be so empowering—many of them really hit you in the heart.
“Filament” is one of those tracks that gives you the strength to look forward, and it’s included on their 2021 album Editorial.
Fujihara’s clear, expansive vocals seem to gently support a tired heart and soothe painful feelings.
When you’re feeling down after a failure or unsure about what to do next, this is a song that will surely give you strength.
