Songs that heal a tired heart. A collection of timeless tracks that bring peace to the soul.

A Tiny Bit of CourageFUNKY MONKEY BABYS

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS 'A Tiny Bit of Courage'

This song is perfect for when you’re overwhelmed by looming challenges and anxiety.

Its straightforward lyrics convey the importance of never giving up and facing things head-on, and by the time you finish listening, you’ll surely be able to look forward, even if just a little.

Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)

"The Voice of the Sea" Full ver. / Urashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani) [Official]

This song, “Umi no Koe,” is well known from the au Santaro series as Urashima Taro’s theme.

While the series’ commercials are usually comedic, the ones featuring this song take a strikingly different turn—calm and reflective.

Sung by Kenta Kiritani under the name Urashima Taro, it was released digitally in 2015 as a love song expressing Urashima Taro’s feelings for Otohime.

The sound of the sanshin evokes Okinawan folk music and the Okinawan sea, stirring something deep in the heart.

The song was composed by BEGIN’s Shimabukuro, and there’s also a self-cover version performed by BEGIN.

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Gymnopédie No. 1Erik Satie

Gymnopédie No. 1

Composed in 1888, Erik Satie’s Gymnopédie No.

1 from Three Gymnopédies remains a beloved masterpiece more than 130 years later.

Marked “Lent et douloureux” (“Slowly, with pain”), the piece floats in a gentle triple meter with shimmering major seventh chords, evoking a certain sadness while enveloping the listener in a tender warmth.

In 1897, Satie’s friend Claude Debussy orchestrated it, helping the work gain wider recognition.

In Japan, it has frequently been used in television commercials—by companies such as Shiseido, Ebara Foods, and staffing agencies—so many people may have heard it there.

It has also been selected for figure skating programs.

Listening to it before bedtime or on a night after a tiring day at work can bring a soothing sense of relief, as if the heart is gently lightened.

I seriously tried thinking about happinessPorno Graffitti

Porno Graffitti 'I Tried Seriously Thinking About Happiness' (Yokohama Romance Porno ’06 ~Catch the Haneuma~) / 'Shiawase Ni Tsuite (Live Ver.)'

A hidden gem by Porno Graffitti that truly lives up to its title.

It’s a song that makes you want to slowly move forward, finding a way to accept yourself even on days when nothing goes right.

What is happiness? Perhaps you could take a moment to think about it too.

About meEPO

EPO About Me

It’s a story-driven piece that feels like you could write a short story from it.

The present “me” writes letters to myself at 15 and 20, and the replies say, “I was happy.” But the current “me” has lots of worries.

In the ending, when I write a letter to my future self, the reply says, “You’ve got the wrong name”…

that’s the kind of story it tells.

And in the present, there’s someone who gently lays a blanket over me and says, “You’ll catch a cold,” as I doze off after writing the letter.

It’s a song that makes you feel that something good is bound to happen somewhere.

Released in 1985.

loveHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

Gen Hoshino has now become a national star.

The ending theme of the 2016 smash-hit drama “We Married as a Job!” (officially “Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu”), which he starred in alongside Yui Aragaki, was sung by him and, together with its choreography, became known as the “Koi Dance,” sparking buzz and even turning into a social phenomenon.

Listening to this song, dancing to it, and refreshing yourself might be just the thing.

It’s a track that’s very uplifting and will boost your mood.

That’s enough already.Fuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Mo-Eh-Wa (Official Video)

Singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze, who had been posting piano performance videos since childhood and drawing attention for his exceptional technique.

Released in December 2019, this track later became a core piece of his debut album, HELP EVER HURT NEVER.

It features a sound defined by a minimalist, hip-hop-influenced beat interwoven with gospel-style choruses.

The lyrics, which step away from entanglements like competition and the desire for approval to free the self, gently resonate with hearts weary of the daily clamor.

Rather than resignation, it’s a song that offers a positive sense of release, embracing everything and moving forward.