[Take it easy] Recommended ballad songs to help you sleep
Have you been able to sleep soundly lately?
There are probably many people who are so busy they can’t get enough sleep, or who can’t fall asleep even when they try.
In this article, we’ll introduce ballad songs that can help you get a good, restful sleep.
We’ve gathered songs with relaxed tempos, tunes that gently lead you into comfortable slumber, and tracks that wrap you in warmth—perfect for falling asleep.
Life may be hectic every day, but ruining your health defeats the purpose.
Listen to the ballads we recommend and get a good, slow, restful sleep!
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Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS
RADWIMPS’s song, with its grand yet delicate orchestration that lulls you to sleep, is popular for nights when you want to relax.
It served as the theme song for the film Weathering With You, released in July 2019, with lyrics and composition by vocalist Yojiro Noda.
The track carries a powerful message about believing in the power of love and moving forward no matter how difficult the circumstances.
Its calm yet powerful sound—centered on piano and guitar—makes it perfect for closing your eyes and listening closely.
If you’re struggling with sleeplessness, give it a try—its beautiful melody is sure to bring you peace.
Good nightaiko
Aiko’s classic song, which gently accompanies the stillness of the night, is perfect for those moments just before you fall asleep.
It paints a bittersweet yet warm feeling as you look back on memories with someone special, with a calm, piano-centered sound that softly wraps around your heart.
Released in November 2001 as her ninth single, the track was later included on the album “Autumn: I’m by Your Side.” It was also Aiko’s first drama tie-in, known for gracing the ending of the TV drama “Goodbye, Mr.
Ozu.” Be sure to give it a listen at the end of the day when you want to be soothed by a gentle voice.
Robinsonsupittsu
A celebrated classic by Spitz, famous for its beautiful arpeggios in the intro, is popular as background music before sleep.
Masamune Kusano’s gentle vocals and the song’s dreamy lyrics seem to lead listeners into a world of dreams, making it perfect for moments when you want to relax.
The story depicts two people heading to a country where no one can disturb them, wrapping you in a pleasant sense of floating.
Released as a single in April 1995, the track is also included on the masterpiece album “Honey” (Hachimitsu).
Many people may recognize it as an insert song from the drama “Hakusen Nagashi.” At the end of the day, try listening to this song and set off for the world of dreams with a calm heart.
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song stays close to the inner voice we all have and offers a chance to rediscover our true selves.
With melodies that gently embrace the anxieties and conflicts of youth and lyrics woven with positive messages, Mrs.
GREEN APPLE conveys the importance of fostering self-esteem.
Released in January 2025 as the theme song for NHK General’s special program “18 Festival,” and performed together with 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation, the piece is a warm, comforting track that soothes hearts tired from work.
When daily life overwhelms you and you feel like you’re losing yourself, listening to this song will give you the courage to accept who you are, just as you are.
An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro
Hata Motohiro’s warm, tender voice weaves together feelings for someone precious.
This gem of a ballad delicately portrays a love that deepens with time, expressing ever-changing shades of affection through its poignant melody.
Released as the theme song for the film “A Love Letter on the 35th Year,” it was distributed digitally in February 2025, followed by a limited-edition CD single with Blu-ray in March.
The bonus video content, including three tracks such as the live performance “Raspberry Lover,” is also compelling.
It’s a song best enjoyed during calm moments—on a quiet walk home from work, or on a peaceful day spent thinking of someone dear.
A Gentle BallAimer
Set to the strains of a dreamlike waltz, a mysterious tale unfolds on the stage of a nighttime ball.
Aimer’s husky, lustrous voice gracefully paints a fantastical scene bathed in moonlight.
The feelings of a girl who keeps dancing within the fleeting hours of the night, searching for faint memories and traces of the past, will resonate deeply with us as adults.
This piece is included on the single “SCOPE,” released in February 2025, and was newly written for NHK’s “Minna no Uta” broadcasts for February and March.
It’s a song you’ll want to savor at the close of the day, in a quiet room—one that will gently accompany and soothe a heart tired from work.
In conclusion
I introduced some sleepy ballad songs—do you think you’ll be able to sleep well tonight? With work, school, family matters, and everything else, people today tend to have so many worries that it’s hard to get a good, restful sleep.
But to enjoy your days, please listen to some music and try to get proper rest, even if just a little!