[For those doing their best] A comforting song to listen to when you're tired of life
Something bad happened at school or work, your love life or relationships aren’t going well…
Sometimes, triggered by something, you end up feeling, “I hate everything!” or “My heart is exhausted…” and sink into a slump, right?
In this article, we introduce timeless songs that we hope you’ll listen to when you’re truly feeling down—songs that stay close to your heart.
These tracks heal and encourage you, affirming the pain and sadness you’re carrying, and giving you the strength to overcome them.
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[For those doing their best] Songs that gently support your heart when you're tired of life (61–70)
Because you are hereUru
A gem of a ballad that sings of deep love and gratitude for someone precious.
Released in February 2020 as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Ship of Theseus,” it is also included on the album “Orion Blue.” Though clumsy and unable to put feelings into words perfectly, it conveys a heartfelt message that must be expressed, along with gratitude for the person who stays by your side unchanged even in difficult times.
The powerful yet clear vocals brim with warmth, as if gently nestling close to the listener’s heart.
It’s a song you’ll want to send to someone dear who feels lonely due to illness or anxiety, together with the message: “I’m always thinking of you.”
My NoteSukima Suichi
“Boku Note” is one of Sukima Switch’s signature songs, released in 2006.
It was used as the theme song for the film “Doraemon: Nobita’s Dinosaur 2006” and is included on the album “Yuukaze Blend.” As we become adults, we tend to neglect our true feelings.
This song gently encourages those who struggle with that.
If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER
Because no one lives entirely alone, we encounter moments that make us feel happiness or cause us to struggle—this song passionately sings about just that.
It’s a track by the rock band SUPER BEAVER, released in 2020 as their 12th single.
It drew attention for being chosen as the theme song for the film “Water Flows Together” (Mizujo no Flight).
The gradually intensifying arrangement and the lyrical message match perfectly, and as the song progresses, it stirs your emotions.
By the time it ends, you’ll likely feel ready to face forward and keep moving on.
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
Even though you’ve worked so hard up to now… There are moments when, despite all the unseen effort you’ve put in, you can’t get the results you hoped for and end up feeling this way.
Society often says, “If you don’t produce results, it’s meaningless,” and when things don’t go as planned, you might blame yourself and feel discouraged.
But the lyrics of this song acknowledge and affirm the steady effort you’ve been building, encouraging you to keep pushing forward just as you are.
It’s a song I want you to listen to when your heart feels like it’s about to break on the way to your goal.
Days that existHakubi
This song is a rock ballad by Hakubi, a three-piece rock band formed in Kyoto.
The lyrics were written based on vocalist Katagiri’s conversations with her mother during a difficult time, and the message—“there’s someone who cherishes you no matter who you are”—is something that I believe resonates deeply with everyone.
If you relate to the feeling described at the beginning of the song—the urge to run away every morning—this is a track you should definitely listen to.
Twilight NostalgiaNaoto Intiraymi
The phrase “effortless cool” feels like it was made for Naoto Inti Raymi, doesn’t it? His songs always brim with positive messages like courage, gratitude, and kindness, and this track, “Yugure Nostalgia,” has all of them packed in.
The lyrics gently stand by you, saying, “Life can be complicated, but when the sun sets, maybe it’s okay to forget everything for a while.” They’re sure to soothe the fatigue of your day.
With a tender, word-wise hook right at the start, you might find yourself in tears if you hear it unexpectedly.
FlowerFuji Kaze
Hana, chosen as the theme song for the drama “My Most Favorite Flower,” was released in 2023 by singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze, whose genre-defying charm has been drawing attention.
It features a warm melody centered on a lively piano tone.
With life expressed through the metaphor of a flower, the song unfolds a one-of-a-kind worldview.
Riding on a rhythmic band performance, his cool vocals still convey gentleness and compassion.
Brimming with a certain poetic allure, it’s a song that explores the theme of living true to oneself.
