[Support for the Heart] Songs That Give You Courage When Times Are Tough
In life, tough and painful times are bound to come, and you’ll likely experience major setbacks as well.
In those moments, many people find it hard to carry everything alone, yet don’t quite feel like talking to someone either.
At times like that, letting music gently stay by your side is something I recommend.
In this article, I’ve gathered songs that can give you strength when you’re going through hard times.
From timeless classics to the latest hits, I’ve picked a variety—so please find the support song that’s just for you.
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[For the Heart] Songs That Give You Courage to Listen to When Times Are Tough (111–120)
HinataSUPER BEAVER
SUPER BEAVER is a rock band that began activity in 2005.
Their song “Hinata” is a captivating number with lyrics that give a push to anyone taking on a challenge.
The message—“Failing is painful, but enduring without trying is even harder, so let’s move forward”—is sure to give you the courage to get through tough times.
The music video, which portrays people giving their all, is also wonderful, so be sure to check it out along with the song!
Live in the present.Saucy Dog
There are times when you might wish to go back to the past or feel anxious about the future.
In those moments, I recommend listening to Live in the Present.
It’s a song Saucy Dog wrote specifically as the support anthem for the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
It sings about three timelines—the past, the present, and the future—and reminds us that the only thing we can do is give our best right now.
With its sense of speed and drive, it’s perfect for pumping yourself up before practice or whenever you want to raise your energy.
guidelinesUru
I also recommend Kokoroe, which gently affirms failures and tough experiences.
This song was written by Uru specifically for the drama “Kazama Kokin — Kyōjō 0 —.” While reflecting the drama’s worldview, it conveys the message that failures and painful experiences later become assets.
Combined with his beautiful vocals, listening to it is sure to soothe your heart.
And later in the song, lyrics appear that give you another push forward, so you’ll finish listening with a positive mindset.
It’s a wonderful motivational song that refreshes you and helps you stay optimistic.
THANXWANIMA
As the title suggests, this is a song in which WANIMA wholeheartedly conveys a straightforward sense of gratitude.
Its powerful band sound lifts your spirits, clearly expressing hope for the future and the courage to move forward.
The band has described it as a song themed around taking on new challenges, and it not only faces one’s own feelings but also vividly portrays the strength of those who supported those challenges.
It’s the kind of track whose speed and power blow away any anxieties about stepping into the future.
Flowing voicemei-chan
An exhilarating, fast-paced up-tempo track sung by Mei-chan, a singer who’s also active as a member of the YouTuber group Niku Chomolungma.
As the theme song for Fuji TV’s drama “Our School Broadcast,” it’s a sparkling tune that perfectly captures the spirit of youth.
The androgynous high-tone vocals are soothing, and even on slightly gloomy mornings, it feels like they’ll bring a refreshing breeze your way.
Don’t miss the pleasantly fizzy instrumental break that pops like carbonation.
It’s a song that blows away the haze and makes you want to take off running.
Asakusa KidBīto Takeshi
Beat Takeshi, a singer who led the manzai comedy boom of the 1980s and has also flourished as a film director and actor.
The title track of his fourth album, Asakusa Kid, is also known as a song for which Beat Takeshi himself wrote the lyrics and composed the music.
Its lyrics, which let you feel a glimmer of hope amid harsh realities, carry a wistfulness and persuasiveness that perhaps only someone who has been hurt and tasted failure could convey.
It’s a number I want you to listen to when you need one more push—one that gives you the courage to keep walking the path you’re on.
FlowerNaka Kousuke
It’s a song that quietly stays close to the hearts of those who are hurt and gently tells them that simply being alive is wonderful.
The grand sound incorporating strings and Takashi Nakagawa’s uniquely resonant voice create a compelling sense that speaks directly to the heart.
The focus isn’t only on the beauty of flowers; it also clearly portrays the strength of rooting yourself in the earth and living with resilience.
While tenderly accompanying the heart, it straightforwardly delivers the power to stay true to yourself and take a step forward.