A soothing song. A heart-calming tune you’ll want to listen to when you’re tired or feeling down.
No matter how hard you try every day or how positive you are, there are times when an accident or setback brings you down.
At times like that, why not let the power of music ease your mind, even just a little?
Rather than songs that hit you with a jolt of courage, I’ve picked ones that gently stay by your side and seep into your heart.
When you’re tired, take your time, listen closely, and let yourself calm down.
May your heart feel even a little lighter, and may you return to your bright, energetic self.
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Soothing Songs: Heart-Calming Music to Listen to When You’re Tired or Feeling Down (51–60)
I want to be kinder.Saitō Kazuyoshi
Released in 2011, the song “Yasashiku Naritai” became widely known as it was the theme song for the hit drama “Kaseifu no Mita.” The guitar’s tone has a wistful quality—its crying sound pierces the heart, a track that quietly but deeply sinks in.
rainbowELLEGARDEN
It’s included on their fourth album, “RIOT ON THE GRILL.” The song was created by vocalist/guitarist Takeshi Hosomi, inspired by the sight of a rainbow he watched after a live show together with Masafumi Goto of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION and Atsushi Horie of Straightener.
The haze in the heart clears, and a rainbow appears.
TrainKetsumeishi
Ketsumeishi’s 14th single “Train,” released in 2007.
As the title suggests, the lyrics liken a train to oneself moving forward through life.
It was also used in a JR East commercial.
The song’s lyrics depict a busy working man who suddenly recalls how he felt as a boy—making it a track I’d like people in similar circumstances to hear.
hazy spring sky (literally: “flower-clouded” sky; overcast sky during cherry blossom season)Sato Chiaki
Released as a single in April 2023, this track is a lyrical number that overlays the overcast skies unique to spring with memories that suddenly resurface.
It captures the bittersweet longing for days gone by and the gentle process of letting them go, resulting in a piece that resonates with each listener’s own memories.
It’s sentimental yet soothing.
An emotional pop tune I’d recommend as background music for nights when you want to calm your heart or moments of quiet reflection.
WONDERFULGReeeeN
Since their debut, GReeeeN—a four-member vocal group that has consistently kept their appearances private to avoid interfering with their primary profession as dentists—has maintained a unique presence.
Their 35th digital-only single, “WONDERFUL,” selected as the theme song for the film Daimyō Tōsan (The Lord’s Bankruptcy), is a pleasant number featuring a piano-centered ensemble and a lively shuffle beat.
The lyrics, which highlight the importance of acting true to yourself and following your heart, are sure to encourage those who find themselves hesitating or feeling envious of others.
It’s a refreshing pop tune with a catchy rap that deserves special attention.
