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 tracks to listen to when you're tired or feeling down (41–50)
I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu
Ue o Muite Arukou is used as an insert song in the film From Up on Poppy Hill.
The lyrics were written by Rokusuke Ei, the music was composed by Hachidai Nakamura, and it was produced by Koji Kusano.
Released as a song by Kyu Sakamoto, it is also known overseas by the title Sukiyaki.
It is a classic that soothes the heart.
Soothing Songs: Heart-Calming Music to Listen to When You’re Tired or Feeling Down (51–60)
At the End of SorrowElefanto Kashimashi
Elephant Kashimashi are known for their powerful, masculine sound and vocals.
Their song “At the End of Sorrow” carries that same masculine feel, but if you listen closely, you can sense a gentleness within it.
The lyrics are simple, and that very simplicity makes the song all the more moving.
mainspringMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE delivers music to listeners across a wide range of genres, from rock to ballads.
Among their many signature songs, a hidden gem is “Zenmai.” Set in a unique world that uses machines and humans as motifs, the story unfolds as it portrays people confronting the anxieties and worries of everyday life, resonating gently alongside the band’s warm, laid-back performance.
The soothing male–female twin vocals by Motoki Omori and former member Ayaka Yamanaka, who handled the drums, tenderly embrace those pent-up emotions and offer comfort.
to MotherYUI
It’s a tear-jerking ballad with a memorable piano tone, depicting love for a beloved mother.
It’s perfect not only for Mother’s Day or birthdays, but also to play at a wedding reception.
YUI sings from her unique perspective that kindness isn’t only about doing good things.
merry-go-roundtonun
This is a love-themed song by tonun, a singer-songwriter from Hiroshima Prefecture, with a sweet, tender atmosphere.
The rhythm-forward track is accented by piano and brass tones, creating a soft, airy feel.
It depicts a heart spinning round and round like a carousel, and the love that grows within it.
Set in a calm ambience with a light, buoyant tempo, the song conveys a positive outlook on love and an uplifting emotional tone.
Flower of HappinessJanīzu WEST
A heartwarming piece I’d like to introduce is “Shiawase no Hana.” It’s a song by the idol group Johnny’s WEST, with lyrics and composition by Takashi Yamaguchi of Sambomaster, resulting in a classic rock sound.
The lyrics convey the message: “Precisely because everyday life can be tough, let’s keep smiling and live joyfully.” The arrangement highlights each member’s unique voice, which might help you discover a new side to the group.
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.