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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 (1–10)
Only a single voicerokudenashi
For those who carry painful truths they can’t share at school or at home, I recommend “Tada Koe Hitotsu.” Released in 2021 by the music group Rokudenashi, it gained attention on social media.
Its bittersweet yet refreshing piano tones are striking, and Ninjin’s crystal-clear vocals resonate beautifully.
It’s a song that can clear away your cloudy feelings.
The sound captures the fleeting emotions of youth.
Give it a listen when you feel like crying or when you’re lonely and want to talk to someone.
Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa
The song with the eye-catching title “Just Being Alive Is Amazing.” For those who are struggling and don’t know how to solve things right now, whose hearts are completely worn out, it’s a track that you won’t be able to listen to without tears.
You get drawn into lyrics that feel like you’re questioning yourself, sorting out your feelings, and ReoNa’s voice tightens your chest with its poignant sorrow.
Many people surely want to hear these words—want someone to tell them, “Just being alive is amazing.” Maybe it’s okay to cry your heart out to this song and feel refreshed.
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
This is a song that gives you a chance to look back at your true self deep inside.
Released in January 2025, it became a hot topic as the theme song for an NHK special program in which Mrs.
GREEN APPLE performed with 1,000 18-year-olds.
The lyrics, centered on themes of “being yourself” and “love,” are striking, depicting the struggles and growth of youth.
The message about the importance of staying true to yourself without pretending will resonate with teens who feel worn out and give them courage.
Give it a listen when you’re feeling troubled or anxious.
horizonback number
Many teenagers have likely found themselves captivated by back number’s heart-fluttering love songs.
Their track “Suiheisen” (Horizon), released digitally in 2020, is well-known for being written as a message song for high school students who felt regret and disappointment when the Inter-High competitions were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s a gentle ballad that stays close to those with heavy hearts—one I’d like to recommend in the hope that it encourages listeners and gives their spirits a little lift.
ultramarineYOASOBI
For those in their teens, YOASOBI’s songs are probably always by your side—there’s not just one, but many.
With hit after hit, many listeners might feel there isn’t a single track they don’t know.
The song “Gunjou” was created inspired by the manga Blue Period, and it became a hot topic as a triple collaboration among Blue Period, YOASOBI, and Bourbon’s Alfort in a TV commercial.
Ikura’s clear, soaring, crystal-pure vocals make this an uplifting number that fills you with positivity.
Yowane Haki feat. Wanuka, asmiMAISONdes
MAISONdes’s “Yowanehaki” is a track featuring singer-songwriters Wanuka and asmi.
It went viral on TikTok and became widely known that way.
It’s a song that captures that uniquely self-deprecating feeling you get when you’re down—pushing yourself into a corner, sinking deeper and deeper—something people going through tough times will surely relate to.
The lyrics are so relatable they can bring you to tears, but in the end there’s a saving line that helps you look forward again.
50％Ofisharu Higedan Dism
A heartwarming song is currently making waves.
Written as the theme song for the film “Cells at Work!” released in December 2024, it features an impressive, grand sound with a gospel flavor.
It carries a message to those who push themselves too hard in modern society, reminding us of the importance of living at our own pace without overexertion.
Satoshi Fujihara of Official HIGE DANDism has spoken about the feelings he poured into the song, reflecting his own experiences.
As a piece that advocates the importance of caring for oneself, it resonates with many people.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when your heart feels tired.