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)
To Hikarimiwa
This is a song by miwa, who delivers a powerful yet adorable voice from her petite frame.
It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Rich Man, Poor Woman” starring Shun Oguri.
Destiny and miracles—those invisible, elusive things—I want to believe in myself and draw them in so they lead to something good! Lyrics that are always powerful and down-to-earth—words only miwa could write.
Even when things aren’t going well, these positive lyrics lighten the heart.
Voice of the Seaurashima tarou
Here’s the song that Kenta Kiritani, who plays Urashima Taro in au’s Santaro series, sings in the commercial.
It uses a scene where the familiar folktale character Urashima Taro sings by the seaside, and with Kiritani’s unadorned voice, the great outdoors, the sound of the sea, and the sanshin, it feels like a track overflowing with healing.
Composed by BEGIN’s Masaru Shimabukuro with Kiritani’s voice in mind, the sanshin you hear in the recording is actually played by Kiritani himself.
With its laid-back vibe, this song might make you realize there’s no point in staying down.
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.
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.
Soothing songs: comforting music to listen to when you're tired or feeling down (21–30)
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.