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 your heart when times are tough. Uplifting songs with gentle lyrics that really sink in (31–40)
tear(s)HY
The artist name HY comes from the name of the town Higashiya-Keina where the members are from.
Both their songs that bring Okinawan flavor to the forefront and those that don’t are great, aren’t they? Here’s one of HY’s full-throttle cheering songs, “Namida” (Tears).
The lyrics gently embrace your tired heart, saying, “It’s okay to cry and shed tears; that’s how people become stronger,” and they’re soothing, too.
When I listen to this song, I’m reminded that everyone needs someone who’s always by their side—whether that’s a parent, a sibling, a friend, or a lover.
I’m sure it will make you think of someone precious to you as well.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to with a handkerchief at the ready.
FlowerFuji Kaze
“Hana,” the theme song for the drama ‘Ichiban Suki na Hana,’ was released in 2023 by singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze, whose genre-defying appeal has been drawing attention.
It features a warm melody centered on lively piano tones.
The song unfolds a one-of-a-kind worldview that likens life to a flower.
Riding on a rhythmic band arrangement, his cool vocals still convey gentleness and compassion.
With a touch of poetic charm, it’s a song that explores the theme of living true to oneself.
Negative FighterHey! Say! JUMP
I just can’t seem to shake the negativity—I’m so passive… The song that blows those feelings away is Hey! Say! JUMP’s “Negative Fighter.” It’s a single released in 2021, and its funky beat makes it an incredibly fun track.
The lyrics cheer you on by accepting negativity while encouraging you to enjoy things as you are, and they really lift your spirits.
Being positive isn’t always the best answer, and this song is perfect for tough times! The distinctive choreography was created by the TikTok-famous group, ATARASHII GAKKO! The cute sounds are a joy too, and it puts you in the mood where there’s no time to be down—a signature Hey! Say! JUMP feel-good song.
Letter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki
A memorable classic marked by the warmly resonant piano and Angela Aki’s gentle yet powerful vocals.
Released in September 2008, this song was also chosen as a required piece for the NHK All-Japan School Music Competition and has been loved by many.
The lyrics depict a story in which a 15-year-old self and an adult self converse through letters, delivering a message that closely resonates with listeners’ hearts.
Widely embraced in various settings, it has also been featured in commercials for Japan Post Group and Kansai Electric Power.
It’s a song that quietly stays by your side in moments when work or relationships wear you down, when you feel like you’re losing yourself—when your heart is on the verge of breaking.
It’s okay to cry.Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto
It’s their 11th single.
Lyrics and music by Miyuki Nakajima.
It was used as the theme song for the film “Akumu-chan The Movie.” Momoiro Clover Z deliver this highly message-driven track with all their might.
Their earnest vocals give you a real boost of motivation.
Timeless songs that stay close to your heart when times are tough. Uplifting tracks with gentle, touching lyrics (41–50)
That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando
This is a song that gently stays by your side with words overflowing with kindness.
Released in 1991, it has lifted the spirits of many and has been widely loved, being used as the CM song for Fuji Fire and Marine Insurance and as a walk-up song for players of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
The Daiji MAN Brothers Band’s message of “never giving up” and “believing to the end” gives us the courage to face forward no matter how tough the situation.
When you’re exhausted from work or relationships, why not listen to this song and encourage yourself? You’ll surely feel the strength to take a new step forward.
PolarisAimer
It’s included on the first mini-album, “After Dark.” The title means the North Star.
The song’s dreamy, nostalgic feel and Aimer’s gentle, conversational vocals are soothing.
I recommend listening to it on tough, sleepless nights.