Songs that heal a tired heart. A collection of timeless tracks that bring peace to the soul.
When you’re tired from work or studying, how do you soothe yourself?
Some people might enjoy delicious food, take a long bath, play sports, or get plenty of sleep.
Among them, there are surely those who want to be comforted by listening to their favorite music.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of songs that will heal your heart the moment you listen.
We’ve gathered recommendations with a focus on songs that carry messages to praise your hard work, tracks by artists known for their beautiful vocals, and pieces with a calm, soothing atmosphere.
As you explore the different soothing qualities, find the one song that fits you perfectly.
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Songs to heal a tired heart: A collection of soothing classics (71–80)
Ah, thank goodness.Hana＊Hana
Released in 2000 as Hanahana’s major-label debut single, this song became a massive hit and their signature track.
Sung since their indie days, it enjoyed a long run and is known as a beloved song across generations.
The lyrics are addressed to someone precious, and when you listen, you’ll likely think of a particular person—perhaps a boyfriend, girlfriend, or a cherished family member, depending on the listener.
In any case, it’s a gentle song filled with feelings for someone important, one that warms the heart.
soupFujihara Sakura
This was Sakura Fujiwara’s debut single, which served as the theme song for the Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Love Song,” in which she herself appeared as the heroine.
It’s a medium-tempo number with a gentle, bouncy melody that warms the heart.
At the time, it also drew attention for being written and composed by Masaharu Fukuyama.
Sakura Fujiwara’s smoky voice, with its soothing lows and highs, pulls you in more and more the more you listen, calming the heart.
The sweet lyrics—like “Let’s stay in love even when we’re grandpa and grandma”—are healing, too.
Birthdaysadamasashi
“Birthday,” Masashi Sada’s 59th single, released in 1997.
For some, simply hearing Sada’s voice is soothing and fills the heart.
This song, “Birthday,” is one I especially want people to hear when they want to gain confidence or are feeling a bit down.
When we’re discouraged, we often end up blaming ourselves.
In those moments, let this song help you relax from the bottom of your heart and feel gentle and kind again.
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Melody of Prayerieiri reo
This is a song by Leo Ieiri that portrays a bittersweet love.
Woven with a voice where fragility and beauty coexist, it’s a track that leaves a deep impression on the heart.
Released in February 2018, it was chosen as the opening theme for the second season of the NHK E-TV anime Major 2nd.
The lyrics, which empathize with the pain of heartbreak and the sorrow of parting, are particularly striking.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while gazing up at the night sky, remembering someone dear.
Leo Ieiri’s crystal-clear voice will gently wrap around your heart.
watermelonAina ji Endo
Speaking of Aina the End, she’s a member of BiSH and a singer known for her captivating husky voice! In fact, while active with BiSH, she has also pursued a solo career, and this song is included on an album released under her solo name.
What’s more, it’s a song she wrote and composed herself before joining BiSH.
The lyrics are compelling, as they seem to reflect her feelings at the time—trial and error on the path toward her dreams.
If you listen to it when you feel like your heart is about to break amid your efforts and challenges toward your goals, it will encourage you and help you regain your confidence.
Also, her signature husky voice has a mysterious charm that soothes the heart more and more just by listening.
I’m glad I fell in love (with you).Katō Izumi
Even if you experience heartbreak, if you can say, “I’m glad I met this person, I’m glad I could love them,” then surely good encounters await you ahead.
And even if you can’t feel that way right now, with time you’ll come to think so.
This song gently heals the wounds of a broken heart.
Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu
Released in 1963, this song is a masterpiece in the history of Japanese popular music, with lyrics by RokusuKe Nagai and music by Taku Izumi.
No matter how difficult the place you find yourself in now, if you look up at the sky, you’ll see beautiful stars shining again tonight.
The stars are always watching over you.
This song makes you realize that countless unnamed people living on this earth are all doing their best, each carrying their own worries and sorrows.