Music that lulls you into a comfortable sleep. Songs to listen to when going to bed.
Many people find it very calming to play soft, soothing music and close their eyes when they go to sleep, right?
I do that sometimes too!
It’s perfect for a nap on a day off, but I’m sure there are also busy people who think, “I can’t seem to get much time to rest…” or “I want something to heal my tired body after work…”
Those are exactly the people I’d love to recommend this to.
I’ve picked out some gentle, sleep-inducing tracks.
Since a variety of people will be reading this, I intentionally chose songs from different genres.
Find the mood you like!
Good night.
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Music that invites a comfortable sleep. Songs to listen to when going to bed (71–80)
Princess Mononoke (Music Box Ver.)Mera Yoshikazu
A classic from Studio Ghibli: an “Princess Mononoke” music box.
Its nostalgic, plaintive melody soothes the heart and might be perfect for lulling little ones to sleep.
It’s a music box that gradually makes you drowsy, like listening to a lullaby.
Magical music that makes you sleepy right away
Healing music has become established as its own genre.
It incorporates elements like high frequencies and fluctuating rhythms, and it’s said that simply listening to it induces alpha waves and helps the brain relax.
If you listen to this kind of music when your mind and body are tired, you might be able to drift off to sleep right away.
Christmas Music Box Medley
It’s said that music boxes produce high-frequency sounds that promote healing, so simply listening to their melodies might help you relax.
The many Christmas songs played on a music box will lull you into a deep sleep—so deep you might not even notice when Santa arrives.
Music that invites a comfortable sleep. Songs to listen to when going to bed (81–90)
Sleep Music for a Truly Restful Night
Sounds like waves, rivers, and wind seem to have elements that ease human nervous tension.
And these music box-like tones somehow feel relaxing, too.
Even just listening to timbres you personally find pleasant can be soothing, so why not explore various sounds that help you relax and find ways to weave them into your daily life?
Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran
Ed Sheeran’s song, with its sweet, warm guitar melody, gently invites you into a comfortable sleep.
Its unhurried rhythm and whisper-soft lyrics about love create a soothing moment.
It’s perfect for late-night calm, and if you listen to it by your pillow, your heart will feel at ease and you’ll drift off naturally.
Released as a single from the 2014 album “x,” it topped charts across Europe and Oceania.
It also won two awards at the 2016 Grammys.
Great music can heal the heart and ease daily fatigue, and this track is especially promising for better sleep.
I wholeheartedly recommend it as background music for nights when you want to improve the quality of your rest.
Lion HeartSMAP
A signature song by SMAP, an artist who represents the Japanese music scene with friendly melodies that lift listeners’ spirits and powerful performances.
The lyrics express a determination to keep supporting the one you love, and with its calm tone, it’s a perfect ballad for sleep background music.
HummingbirdYU-KI
It’s a cute ballad that feels like it’s taking you by the hand into a fantastical dream world.
It’s a track by the popular singer YUKI, known for songs like “JOY” and “Melancholinista,” released in 2003 as her sixth single.
With its laid-back rhythm and memorable acoustic guitar tones, it’s a piece that seems better suited to playing as background music for falling asleep rather than listening intently.
It feels like good sleep and a good night await beyond this song.
Let’s head toward tomorrow together with YUKI’s singing voice.
