[Sleep-Inducing BGM] Recommended sleep music for when you can’t fall asleep
Recently, it’s been said that prolonged smartphone use can lead to sleep disorders.
It’s understandable, since many people use their phones for work, but not being able to sleep is tough and can also lead to health problems.
So in this article, I’d like to introduce some sleep-inducing BGM.
I’ve gathered a lot of tracks—gently flowing music, natural sounds, and melodies that help calm the mind.
If you find it hard to fall asleep even after getting into bed, why not give these tracks a try?
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[Sleep-Inducing BGM] Recommended Sleep Music for When You Can’t Fall Asleep (61–70)
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.
Only HumanK
K is an artist whose crystal-clear voice you can’t forget once you hear it and whose gentle melodies softly warm listeners’ hearts, earning love across generations.
This signature song expresses a single-minded devotion to a beloved, and its calm nature makes it ideal as background music for sleep.
No TypeRae Sremmurd
It might seem surprising to choose a Rae Sremmurd track as BGM for sleep.
However, the song’s laid-back rhythm and soothing melody have a strangely calming effect.
Released in September 2014, this track is included on the duo’s debut album, SremmLife.
It was also featured in the TV series Black-ish and the film American Honey, capturing the hearts of many.
It’s a perfect choice for winding down before bed or when you want a change of pace.
Be sure to give this piece—packed with Rae Sremmurd’s appeal—a listen on a relaxed evening.
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.
Stay With MeSam Smith
A song notable for its gentle, soothing vocals that heal the heart.
Sam Smith’s clear, pure voice resonates as if nestling into a quiet night.
Featured on the 2014 debut album In the Lonely Hour, this track delicately portrays feelings of loneliness and the desire for love.
Its melody incorporates gospel elements, and the heartfelt lyrics are captivating.
It sparked a huge response worldwide, including reaching No.
1 on the UK charts.
Perfect for unwinding before bed or as calm morning wake-up music—you’ll be lulled into a comfortable sleep for sure.
Toromi Days feat. KuoYogee New Waves
There are many kinds of “sleep,” but I think this one is perfect for napping.
It’s a track by Yogee New Waves, a band known for their city pop sound, released digitally in 2021 and included on the album WINDORGAN.
Sunset Rollercoaster’s Kuo is featured on the track.
Give it a listen while picturing the sun slowly sinking into the horizon.
pupilaiko
A signature song by aiko, an artist beloved across generations for her charming vocals that resonate with many listeners and her uniquely imaginative musical world.
It’s a ballad filled with the joy of celebrating a new life, and its calm tone makes it a recommended BGM before bedtime.