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 comfort the heart when times are tough. Uplifting tracks with gentle, touching lyrics (51–60)
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It’s included on their sixth album, “Zettai Zetsumei.” The title is pronounced “pai.” It’s a song with a bright melody and a lively tempo.
In words characteristic of Yojiro Noda, it sings, “Life has its ups and downs.” Its unique turns of phrase effortlessly lift your spirits.
tear(s)FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
It was released in 2010 as FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ 12th single.
Chosen as the U-Can 2010 campaign song, it came out with five different jacket designs featuring Yu Aoi, Ryuta Sato, Hannya, Shihori Kanjiya, and Yasuko Tomita, who appeared in the commercials.
It’s a moving song that teaches us that the tears we shed when times are tough, painful, or frustrating are never in vain.
No way I’m going to cry.ikimonogakari
Ikimonogakari, who boast a wide range of hit tunes from lyrical ballads to upbeat pop numbers.
Their 16th single “Nakumonka,” used as the theme song for the film Nakumonka and in the Hataraku-iku commercials, is memorable for its straightforward vocals carried by acoustic guitar.
Its warm lyrics, which seem to wrap around a wounded heart, may give you the courage to stand up again when times are tough.
It’s a song whose sentimental melody gives you a push forward and supports you when your spirit feels like it might break.
We are!kitadani hiroshi
The well-known first opening theme of One Piece.
“We Are”—we’re crewmates, you’re not alone.
Let’s gather up all our dreams and set off to find what we’re looking for.
It’s a powerful, uplifting song that naturally brings a smile, and it remains a long-standing favorite among anime songs.
Timeless songs that stay close to your heart when times are tough. Uplifting tracks with gentle, touching lyrics (61–70)
rainbowAqua Timez
Even in times of pain and sorrow, the song that makes me feel hopeful that something good will definitely await after the tears is Aqua Timez’s “Niji.” Released in 2008, this song was used as the theme for the third season of the drama Gokusen.
Life has its ups and downs, and even the days that seem pointless and the hard days all have meaning.
It gently encourages you, saying that even when you feel at rock bottom, there’s no need to rush—just move forward step by step at your own pace.
It gives you strength when everything feels dark and you can’t stand back up.
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.
If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER
A gem of a medium-tempo ballad that vividly portrays the joy and frustration we feel through our connections with others.
Included on SUPER BEAVER’s single “Highlight/Hitoride Ikiteita Naraba,” released in June 2020, this track was chosen as the theme song for the film Water Ribbon, starring Ayami Nakajo.
With delicate instrumentation and an emotive vocal performance, the melody gently sings of the importance of bonds with others and mutual support.
It’s a song that stays close to your heart when you want to reflect on what it means to live true to yourself and to find the courage to overcome setbacks.