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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Healing songs: soothing tracks to listen to when you're tired or feeling down (11–20)
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
This song, which became the theme for the animated film STAND BY ME Doraemon, has come to be widely known and hummed by both adults and children.
Its charm lies in the guitar’s tone, the unadorned, straightforward vocals, and the gentle yet powerful lyrics that feel like they’ll always be on your side.
When you’re feeling down, it really helps to have someone by your side, doesn’t it? The sunflower mentioned in the title is said to be an image of Doraemon.
Since then, the commercial song has also been used as a theme in a drama.
eclairOkazaki Taiiku
This song is included on Okazaki Taiiku’s 2016 album “BASIN TECHNO.” It’s a ballad recorded with a simple arrangement of guitar and double bass.
The lyrics seem to portray Mr.
Okazaki’s everyday life in Kyoto, yet they’re filled with an indescribable mix of urgency and hope.
With a relaxed, not-trying-too-hard vibe and a determination not to give up, it’s a track where an éclair feels like it gently wraps and comforts listeners when they’re feeling down.
If I’m wrapped in kindnessMatsutōya Yumi
This song was the third single by Yumi Matsutoya back when she was still known as Yumi Arai, released in 1974.
Originally composed for a candy commercial, it was later chosen as the ending theme for the 1989 film Kiki’s Delivery Service, bringing it back into the spotlight.
Listening to this song may remind you of your childhood, soothing your heart and lifting your spirits, giving you the energy and desire to try your best again.
Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi
This song, which evokes the spirit of Okinawa, came about when singer Ryoko Moriyama asked the Okinawan band BEGIN to write a piece, leading to their collaboration.
Moriyama wrote the lyrics while thinking of her brother who passed away at a young age, and the song was selected as one of Japan’s 100 Best Songs.
In 2001, Rimi Natsukawa covered it and it became a huge hit, appearing in numerous commercials.
When people are going through hard times or feeling down, perhaps letting the tears flow without holding back can often bring relief.
And after crying your heart out, the only thing left is to face forward.
sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children
This song, which served as the theme for the TV drama “Mother at Fourteen,” was released by Mr.Children in 2006 as their 29th single.
Its music video has won two awards.
The lyrics can be interpreted as singing about a couple whose love has deepened or about a couple parting ways, but perhaps this love song—imbued with a kind of enlightenment, suggesting that things ultimately settle where they’re meant to—can kindle a light of hope in a downcast heart.
March 9Remioromen
This song by Remioromen, released in 2004, was originally written to celebrate the wedding of a childhood friend of the three band members.
However, because it was used in the TV drama “1 Litre of Tears” and its title coincides with the graduation season, it is often sung at schools as a graduation song.
Since the lyrics are about embarking on a new chapter in life, it may be well-suited to graduation ceremonies.
The music video stars Maki Horikita, who was a then-unknown 15-year-old at the time.
Soothing songs: comforting music to listen to when you're tired or feeling down (21–30)
To the futureKiroro
Kiroro is a female duo active since 1996.
Both members—vocalist Chiharu Tamashiro and pianist/keyboardist Ayano Kinjo—were born in 1977, hail from Yomitan Village in Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, and are graduates of Okinawa Prefectural Yomitan High School.
Their second single, “Mirai e” (“To the Future”), is a classic that is often sung in middle and high school music classes, choral competitions, and graduation ceremonies.