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 (21–30)
Warabe-gami ~Yamatoguchi~Natsukawa Rimi
This song, a standard-Japanese cover of a traditional Okinawan lullaby, brings a sense of peace as if you were being gently rocked in a cradle.
Rimi Natsukawa’s clear voice tenderly weaves deep love and prayers for a life bestowed from the heavens.
With a relaxed tempo in the 70 BPM range and the warm resonance of acoustic guitar and strings, it will lull you into a comfortable sleep.
Released as a single in September 2003, it won the 45th Japan Record Award Gold Prize.
It peaked at No.
16 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and became a long-running hit over 30 weeks.
In 2009, it was also used as the ending theme for the TV Tokyo drama “Shirahata no Shōjo.” It may resonate with those feeling tired from childcare or living away from their hometown.
Surrender yourself to Natsukawa’s embracing vocals and welcome a tranquil night.
tomorrowHirahara Ayaka
This song sets Japanese lyrics to a piano piece by André Gagnon, a master of healing music.
Ayaka Hirahara released it in February 2004 as her second single, and it was also included on her first album, ODYSSEY.
In January 2005, it was re-released as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama Gentle Time, becoming a long-running hit that peaked at No.
16 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
There’s even an anecdote that screenwriter So Kuramoto happened to hear it on TV and immediately decided to use it as the theme.
The lyrics delicately portray the resolve to move forward while carrying loss, and the acoustic sound—softly layered with strings—is part of its appeal.
Let yourself be enveloped by Hirahara’s husky, embracing voice, and you may feel your heart unwind.
A perfect companion for sleepless nights.
Let’s go home.Fuji Kaze
It’s a gentle, soul-cleansing ballad that keeps you company in those moments just before you drift into deep sleep.
Written by singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze, it was released in May 2020 as the final track on his debut album, “HELP EVER HURT NEVER.” The lyrics, which encourage letting go of attachment and lingering regrets—forgiving and forgetting everything—gently ease the tension that builds up over the course of a day.
Fujii Kaze’s clear, translucent vocals blend beautifully with the arrangement, which feels grand yet serene.
In the music video, he’s shown walking slowly down a single road, a visual that sparked discussion for its reflective, life-journey aesthetic.
Listen to it under the covers on a sleepless night, and you’ll likely feel your restlessness quiet down as a natural calm sleepiness sets in.
It’s a song I highly recommend to anyone looking to soothe a tired heart.
Live PeacefullyMeditation Relax Club
A track by Meditation Relax Club, a group specializing in music for meditation and healing.
It is included on the 2012 album “Live Peacefully – Ultimate Meditation Relaxing Music Playlist.” Characterized by gentle instrumentals interwoven with sounds of nature, it creates a calm soundscape that helps restore balance to body and mind.
The unhurried tempo and sustained harmonies let you experience the sensation of loosening your body with deep breaths.
Recommended for those who want to enrich their meditation or yoga practice.
In the quiet, an expansive world of sound guides your awareness inward.
Marconi UnionWeightless
An experimental ambient work born from a scientific approach that guides you into a state of deep relaxation, both physically and mentally.
Created in 2011 by Manchester, UK–based Marconi Union in collaboration with a sound therapy specialist.
It features an acoustic structure designed to synchronize with heart rate and breathing rhythms, layering slowly evolving drones, synth pads, and environmental sounds.
Studies have reported its effectiveness in reducing anxiety, and it has received high praise from Time magazine.
Recommended for those seeking deep focus during meditation or yoga, and for anyone wanting to release daily tension.
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.
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.