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 that heal a tired heart: A collection of soothing masterpieces (51–60)
Love will winKAN
A song I recommend to anyone who’s lost confidence.
I don’t think the “love” in this song refers only to romantic love.
Love is essential for living—not just toward others, but toward yourself as well.
First, love yourself.
Be on your own side.
Even if there’s no one in the world who stands with you, if you can do that, you’ll surely be able to move forward.
It’s a timeless classic that will continue to be sung and listened to.
Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)
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.
I seriously tried thinking about happinessPorno Graffitti
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.
Gather the Windhappii endo
This song was made in the 1970s, but even today it doesn’t feel dated at all.
The lead vocal is by Haruomi Hosono.
The lyrics, consisting only of scenic descriptions, and the relaxed mood have a powerful healing effect on the heart.
It’s included on the 1971 album “Kazemachi Roman.” Many artists have recorded cover versions.
Songs to heal a tired heart: A collection of soothing classics (61–70)
Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE
Lyrics that capture a slice of everyday life reach deep into the heart.
The protagonist, who took the initiative to say “goodbye” to him, and the friend who came along to set off fireworks in a winter park without asking anything about it.
The line the friend says to the protagonist—who pretends to cough on the smoke to hide their tears—is wonderful.
It’s a friendship song that hits you in the chest, where you can understand each other without putting it into words.
Always With MeKimura Yumi
Famous as the theme song of Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away, this piece was released in 2000 as the debut single by Osaka-born composer and singer Yumi Kimura.
Performed as a self-accompanied song on the lyre, the solemn, beautiful timbre of the instrument and Kimura’s clear, translucent voice work in synergy to create a track that feels like it washes your heart clean in an instant.
It’s a number that seeps into a weary heart and brings back something you may have forgotten.
A song to spend time with when you’re feeling worn out.
365 Days Paper AirplaneAKB48
Released in 2017 and used as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Asa ga Kita,” this song likens life— which never goes exactly as we wish— to a paper airplane riding the wind.
What matters is not how far it can fly, but how it flies until it lands.
This message shifts our perspective from results to the importance of the process, and helps put our minds at ease.