[Recommended for Teens] Songs to Listen to When Your Heart Is Tired / Songs You Want to Hear
If you’re a teenager, you probably go through unpleasant or tough experiences in many situations—at school, at home, at a part-time job, or in club activities.
Sometimes you might feel like, “I can’t take this anymore…!” and your heart might break.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of songs that we hope you’ll listen to in those moments—songs that can support your heart.
We’re sure you’ll find tracks that sit close to your feelings and accept the pain you’re carrying, so please try listening to the songs we introduce here while reading the lyrics.
We believe these will resonate deeply with teenagers living in today’s world.
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[Recommended for Teens] Songs to Listen to When Your Heart Is Tired / Songs You Want to Hear (21–30)
beautiful-nessBiSH
This is a song released during the indie era of BiSH, the idol group known for their catchphrase “a punk band without instruments.” It has a straightforward, band-like sound with an energy that feels like a push on the back.
Member Lingling wrote the lyrics, and the unvarnished way the opening depicts a worn-out heart is striking.
Throughout the track, it portrays the resolve to overcome hardship and move toward a radiant future, making it a song that seems to stand beside a weary heart and give it the strength to move forward.
Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akari
This track stands out for its gentle, heartwarming melody and lyrics written in down-to-earth language.
It sings about the importance of living true to yourself in everyday life, offering a warm cheer to modern people overwhelmed by work.
Nanawo Akari’s distinctive vocals convey the message even more compellingly.
Set for release in February 2025, the song has been selected as the ending theme for the TV anime “I’m the Guild Receptionist, but I Don’t Want Overtime, So I’m Going to Solo the Boss,” and it features a pop, catchy sound.
It’s highly recommended for anyone who wants to rethink how they spend their time and make more room for self-care amid the rush of work.
With its soothing melody, it’s a wonderful song that brings comfort and energy for tomorrow.
[Recommended for teens] Songs to listen to when your heart is tired—songs you want to hear (31–40)
Live in the present.Saucy Dog
A signature song by Saucy Dog, brimming with kindness and hope.
The A-melody is striking for Shinya Ishihara’s androgynous vocals and the soft, warm bass sound.
The gentle guitar that intertwines with them deepens the nostalgic mood.
The lyrics in the chorus are emotional, and the melody line is extremely catchy—you’ll want to listen to it over and over.
When you listen to this track, feelings from your youth and the scenes of that time unfold before your eyes.
Released in July 2023, the song was written as the cheering anthem for the 101st All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
It carries a message of support for high school students who lived through the COVID-19 pandemic, and when you listen to it at times when your heart feels like it might break, you’ll feel a surge of strength.
That’s enough already.Fuji Kaze
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.
bookmarkHakubi
Hakubi, a three-piece band from Kyoto, released the song “Shiori” in 2021.
The gentle lyrics, sung with vocalist Katagiri’s clear, pure voice, soothe a weary heart.
When you live strictly with yourself, your heart inevitably tires easily.
A perfectionist mindset—thinking “I have to be this way”—only makes you suffer, yet when you’re doing your best to live, it’s easy to forget that.
“Shiori” is a song that helps loosen that taut tension in your heart.
Perfect Day310
Born from scenes of refreshing mornings and dusky twilights, this song gently portrays the special moments hidden in everyday life.
310’s crystal-clear vocals deliver a warm message of encouragement to everyone working hard each day.
The track has been available since January 2025 as the opening theme for the anime “I’m the Guild Receptionist, but I Don’t Like Overtime, So I’m Going to Solo the Boss.” Composed by Ryutaro Fujinaga of Elements Garden, the piece beautifully blends a driving rock sound with a pure, graceful melody, tenderly resonating with listeners.
It’s the perfect song for when you’re worn out from work or need energy for tomorrow.
For those giving their all every day, it’s sure to bring comfort and courage.
ElfAdo
A powerful performance by Ado that resonates as an anthem for those who carry loneliness yet keep moving forward.
Released in January 2025 as the theme song for the drama “Who Watched the Peacock’s Dance?”, this work brilliantly captures the world of the series starring Suzu Hirose.
While staying close to the feelings of a protagonist who continues a solitary struggle, it sings of the preciousness of living true to oneself, making it a song that deeply touches the hearts of those weary from work or life.
It’s an encouraging track we especially recommend to anyone feeling lost or anxious in their daily life, or to those who have paused midway on their own path.