[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 (21–30)
flying boatKing Gnu
This is an exhilarating, top-tier rock track from King Gnu, the rock band that broke out in 2019.
Its hefty, weighty beat carries a power that rises from deep within your core.
Not only the lyrics, but the music and rhythm themselves give you courage—an incredibly fiery and cool number.
Be sure to listen to this song before a big challenge to fire yourself up.
Grateful, thrilled, and overwhelmed like a stormarashi
Arashi’s signature song “Kansha Kangeki Ame Arashi” is a tribute to their fans.
It was used as the opening theme for the drama “Wipe Your Tears,” which starred Arashi member Kazunari Ninomiya.
The title is a playful twist on the phrase “kansha kangeki ame arare,” which expresses deep gratitude.
No matter how hard things are now, this song gives you hope that you can definitely do it.
It’s great for lifting yourself up, and also recommended as a gift for a friend who’s feeling down.
Try sending it with the feeling: “You’ve helped me so much till now, so this time I’ll help you!”
If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro
This song, with lyrics that startle you for a moment right at the beginning, actually brims with hope.
Many people have been moved by the message delivered through Naotaro Moriyama’s distinctive voice.
When you’re going through a tough time and listen to this track, you can cry your eyes out, sink to the bottom, and once you’ve let yourself fall all the way, you’ll feel ready to start walking again—the weight on your heart lifts a little.
If something happens that makes you feel, “I’ll never bounce back…,” try entrusting your heart to this song.
Its lyrics, full of kindness and compassion, will wrap around your wounded heart.
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A song that delivered a message of “It’s going to be okay” to people feeling anxious during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Centered around ONE OK ROCK’s vocalist Taka and singer-songwriter Shota Shimizu, eight well-known artists joined the project and performed together.
While people were being asked to stay home, the music video was created by remotely filming each artist in their own home and editing the footage together.
No matter how tough things are now, if you keep moving without losing sight of tomorrow, you’ll surely come across a beautiful view! It’s a song that shines a light of hope for those who have lost hope and feel overwhelmed by darkness.
You Got Thism-flo
m-flo is a group that fuses a wide range of genres and constantly pursues innovative sounds.
“You Got This,” their first track in about seven years created solely by the three members—LISA, VERBAL, and ☆Taku—is a number brimming with positive energy.
While carrying anxieties yet choosing to move forward, the song expresses that resolve over a danceable beat.
It’s a perfect anthem for when you want to fire yourself up.
Sense of Wondersumika
This song by sumika gives you the courage to carve out your own future, and it was used as the juku Shinken Zemi commercial song, right? The lyrics are perfect as an anthem for exam takers, but of course I hope anyone listens to it when times are tough.
The lyrics, carried by their signature bright and happy sound, are full of encouragement that gives you a push when you feel stuck.
It cheers you on with all its might, telling you: to do what you want to do, open that door with your own strength!!
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
Among their songs with a refreshing vibe, this track stands out as an energetic number with a real sense of speed.
A positive message unfolds through a brisk flow of pop word choices.
When things don’t go well, when you feel like giving up, it makes you feel like that’s where the real starting line begins! Highly recommended for fans of bright guitar rock.