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)
Summer Colorsyuzu
No matter what season you’re in when you see this, this song naturally brings to mind a refreshing summer hillside.
Let the cause of the hurt in your heart ride the summer breeze and fly far, far away! I also recommend harmonizing with friends at karaoke or playing the tambourine!
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
Hanamizuki, Yo Hitoto’s signature song, is beloved and sung across generations at karaoke.
The warm lyrics, wishing happiness for a loved one, are wonderful, and above all, Yo Hitoto’s clear, translucent voice gently seeps in, giving a sense of purification.
Music supports so many emotions—like when you’re thinking of someone dear or wanting to look ahead.
This song fits all of those, and listening to a favorite tune brings a calm to the heart.
Isn’t it a masterpiece that lets you feel the warmth of song?
miraclekururi
A medium-tempo ballad by Quruli that wraps you in a slow, acoustic-guitar-and-bass mood and leaves you feeling dreamy.
It was released as a single in 2011.
The soft sound is wonderfully soothing and guaranteed to calm you.
The delicate tone of Fujifabric’s Soichiro Yamauchi on electric guitar is especially fantastic! As the layers of sound gradually build and spread, it takes on the feel of a quiet marching band, and you can sense a future slowly moving forward—as if you were riding on the Galactic Railroad.
It’s a masterpiece that brings peace to the heart and makes you want to keep listening forever.
Songs to heal a tired heart: A collection of soothing masterpieces (81–90)
Beast Friendsnishina
Nishina’s 2021 release “Kedamono no Friends” paints a world like something out of a cute picture book.
Set to a pop sound, it sings of a gentle idea: even if everyone seems lonely, maybe we’re all connected somewhere.
When you’re feeling a bit lonely or down, why not sing this song at karaoke with someone you can open your heart to—maybe even playing shiritori while you’re at it? By the time you finish, you’ll surely feel warm and cozy inside.
Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki
This is a song I’d like to recommend to anyone who hasn’t been able to get the results they want yet and finds themselves hurt day after day.
I won’t return to my hometown until I’ve fulfilled my aspirations.
But no matter how far apart we are, the sky connects us as one all the way there.
It’s a song that makes you feel you’re not alone.
Included on the 1992 album “Kimi wa Boku no Takaramono” (You Are My Treasure).
searchlightTamaki Kōji
Koji Tamaki is an artist whose singing shakes the heart—and surely moves many to tears.
His song “Searchlight” is one that will likely make many listeners cry as well.
Released in 2013 as his 25th single, it served as the ending theme for the drama “Tokyo Bandwagon: A Downtown Family Story.” There are surely many people who feel down and are searching for something to lean on.
This is a tear-jerking number that will resonate with such hearts—one to listen to carefully and let sink in.
honey-cageeill
This track, included on the February 2022 album “PALETTE,” feels as if it melts into the stillness of the night.
Over a soothing R&B-based groove, eill’s delicate vocals shimmer.
The lyrics depict a complex state of mind—like being inside a birdcage—yearning for freedom while still wanting to be protected.
The protagonist’s desire to be loved just as they are mirrors the anxieties many of us carry.
It’s a perfect number to have as background music when you want to cherish some time alone.