Healing Songs Ranking [2026]

UncoverZara Larsson57rank/position

Zara Larsson – Uncover (Official Video)

It’s a 2013 release by Swedish songstress Zara Larsson.

The lyrics, which celebrate the strength of being together, are beautiful, and Zara’s powerful vocals lift your spirits even more.

Listening to this song makes you want to trust the person you cherish and move forward together.

AliveSia58rank/position

Sia – Alive (Official Video)

It’s a song by Sia released in 2015, and many of you might know it.

The chorus gives me goosebumps with Sia’s voice and makes me feel the brilliance of life.

The Japanese karate girl in the music video is incredibly cool and eye-catching—definitely a must-see.

Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi59rank/position

Kenshi Yonezu – Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)

This is a track whose beautiful, fleeting sound and lyrics—portraying the aching feelings of two childhood companions who grow apart as they become adults—strike straight at the heart.

Included on singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu’s album BOOTLEG, released in October 2017, the song also drew major attention for featuring actor Masaki Suda as a guest vocalist.

It contrasts the past, when they laughed together without a care, with the present, as they each walk their own path.

Its message—suggesting a bond that remains deep inside no matter how much time passes—gently encourages men setting out for different places.

After graduation, when you feel anxious or lonely about a new life ahead, why not listen to it while reminiscing about an old friend?

LightsEllie Goulding60rank/position

Ellie Goulding – Lights (Official Video)

It’s a song by Ellie Goulding released in 2011.

The electropop sound pairs perfectly with Ellie’s unique, delicate vocals, making it the kind of track that sticks in your head after just one listen.

As the lyrics suggest, it may make you strongly wish for someone to shine a light on you—or inspire you to become a light for someone else.

ShineYears & Years61rank/position

Olly Alexander (Years & Years) – Shine (Official Video)

This is a 2015 song by the British electronica band Years & Years.

Olly’s clear, transparent vocals match perfectly with the synth-pop sound.

The lyrics also fit the sound perfectly, and listening to it is sure to lift your mood.

Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi62rank/position

Kenshi Yonezu – Spirits of the Sea

This is the theme song for the film Children of the Sea.

Kenshi Yonezu’s overwhelming vocal power and beautiful voice are soothing.

The song is themed around the ocean and depicts its mysterious nature.

It lets you experience a sense of the extraordinary and frees you from the fatigue of everyday life.

If you want to immerse yourself in a mystical world, be sure to give it a listen.

Change Your LifeLittle Mix63rank/position

Little Mix – Change Your Life

This is a 2013 song by Little Mix, a girls’ group bursting with cute and powerful charm.

It’s the kind of track that can fill you with courage and energy when you want to act on your beliefs or make a change.

It’s also recommended for when you want to take on something new this year.