Drift into deep sleep with sleep BGM. This is the music that truly makes you sleepy.
On those nights when you just can’t fall asleep—when you want to doze off but your mind is wide awake—we’ve all been there.
You might try sipping a calming drink or reading a book, yet drowsiness never seems to arrive.
At times like that, soothing sleep BGM may gently guide you into deep slumber.
In this article, we’ll introduce the perfect tracks for your pre-bedtime relaxation, spanning a wide range of genres including classical, Western music, and J-pop.
May you find the one song that stays by your side.
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Drift into deep sleep with sleep BGM. This is the music that truly makes you sleepy (61–70)
Wildest DreamsTaylor Swift
A song whose gently enveloping melody soothes the heart.
Featured on Taylor Swift’s fifth album, 1989, this track was released in 2014.
It also drew attention for being used in the trailer for the animated film Spirit Untamed.
The delicate piano tones and tender strings weave a soundscape that seems to melt into the quiet of the night.
While imagining a breakup with a lover, it expresses a bittersweet desire to cherish those memories.
This piece is perfect for unwinding before sleep, guiding you into a comfortable slumber.
Billionaire ft. Bruno MarsTravie Mccoy
This is a memorable song with a gentle, heartwarming melody and lyrics that give you the courage to chase your dreams.
The captivating sound born from the collaboration between Travie McCoy and Bruno Mars is sure to soothe listeners’ hearts.
Released in March 2010, the track became a worldwide hit and was loved by many as a summer anthem.
If you listen to it on sleepless nights or when you’re feeling down, it will surely spark hope for tomorrow.
It’s a recommended song for those who keep pursuing their dreams or want to face forward and give their best.
I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston
A song whose warm vocals and beautiful melody seep gently into the heart.
It portrays parting from a loved one not only with sadness, but with gratitude.
Many people resonate with the lyrics that express selfless love—“taking a step back for you.” Released as the theme song for the 1992 film The Bodyguard, it became a massive hit, spending 14 consecutive weeks at No.
1 in the U.S.
and winning a Grammy.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to late at night, wrapped in a soft bed.
The arrangement, which builds gradually from a quiet beginning, gently invites you into a dream.
Perfect for introspective nights and tranquil moments.
See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa
It’s a song with a memorable melody that gently embraces a kind heart.
It portrays friendship and parting, and the hope of reunion, beautifully expressing the bond with someone dear.
Released in March 2015 as part of the soundtrack for the film Furious 7, it became a worldwide hit.
It even became the most-viewed video on YouTube for a time, capturing the hearts of many.
Wiz Khalifa’s powerful rap and Charlie Puth’s warm vocals create an exquisite harmony that delivers deep emotion.
It’s perfect for a quiet night when you’re thinking of someone important.
Its heartfelt lyrics and soothing melody are sure to bring you comfort.
YELLikimonogakari
A massive hit ballad by the artist Ikimono-gakari, whose beautiful, kindness-filled vocals and familiar, easy-to-listen-to melody have earned support across generations.
The song features powerful lyrics about setting off toward each other’s dreams, and its calm rhythm makes it perfect as background music for sleep.
farawayKōda Kumi
A signature song by Kumi Koda, a leading artist in Japan’s music scene known for her emotionally charged, powerful vocals and performances that resonate with many listeners.
The lyrics reflect a state of mind searching for one’s place, and with its slow melody, it’s recommended as background music before going to sleep.
planetariumOtsuka Ai
Ai Otsuka is an artist widely supported by people of all genders for her universally recognized musical sensibility and the tenderness that pours from the world of her songs.
This smash hit is a ballad that straightforwardly recounts memories with a beloved person, and its calm melody makes it perfect as background music for sleep.