[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 giving it their all] Songs that stay close to your heart when you're tired of life (71–80)
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
Since it was chosen as the theme song for the third season of the drama “Emergency Room 24 Hours,” this DREAMS COME TRUE track has given strength to many people.
During the Great East Japan Earthquake, it was the most-played song on radio stations nationwide, and for a time it was distributed for free as a full ringtone, bringing courage to many who were affected.
When you’ve tried and tried but nothing goes right and you feel crushed—listen to this song, and the two members of DREAMS COME TRUE will help you stand up again and again.
In those painful, sorrowful days that seem to have no end, when just living feels hard, pause for a moment, listen to this song, and let it give you the courage to rise once more.
Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKEN
An impressive BUMP OF CHICKEN track with a melody that feels light and cute, as if wheels are turning and taking off.
It first appeared on the album Yggdrasil, and was later released as a recut single.
In the music video, the members play instruments different from their usual ones, such as mandolin and upright bass.
Even just listening to the melody—which isn’t a straightforward band sound and carries a hint of foreign folk influences—can lift your spirits.
When you’re doing your best but keep getting left behind, this is the kind of song that shares the strength to keep your feet pedaling, turning the wheels so you can catch up—and even overtake.
himawariMr.Children
It’s a piece written specifically for the film “I Want to Eat Your Pancreas.” Released in 2017 as Mr.Children’s 37th single, it sings of the cruelty of reality and the beauty of pure love.
Kazutoshi Sakurai’s rich, gentle voice is truly soothing, and the enveloping sound is wonderful as well.
The lyrical message is striking, but precisely because of that, it may reveal things you hadn’t noticed before.
[For those giving it your all] Songs that stay close to your heart when you're tired of life (81–90)
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What does it mean to be myself? Do you ever find yourself thinking about that? In today’s world, where diverse ways of living are expanding, those words resonate even more.
Once you start wrestling with the question, it can be hard to break free, but listening to this song makes you realize it’s okay to be just the way you are.
It’s a track I want everyone who’s struggling with how to live or with their sense of self to hear.
at one’s own paceSun Set Swish
A three-piece rock band formed by high school classmates, SunSet Swish released this as their third single.
The song was chosen as an ending theme for the TV anime BLEACH, and its contrast between the distinctive, nursery-rhyme-like opening and the lyrical interlude and arrangement is striking.
When you commute to school or work every day, it’s only natural to accumulate stress or worries.
True to its title, the message that it’s okay to go at your own pace gives you a reassuring push, wrapping your downcast feelings in strength.
It’s a power song you’ll want to listen to when things just aren’t working out on your own and you need someone to nudge you forward.
Endless JourneyMr.Children
Even when times are tough, Mr.Children’s “Owarinaki Tabi” (“Endless Journey”) gives you hope that a brighter future surely awaits.
Released in 1998, the song was used as the theme for the drama “Naguru Onna.” When nothing seems to go right—work, love, everything—it’s easy to spiral into a negative loop.
In those moments, this song shines a light and tells you, “It’s going to be okay.” Even amid hard days, there’s bound to be something that brings a bit of comfort, and more than anything, it fills you with the positive feeling that something good is definitely waiting next.
Letter ~Dear fifteen-year-old you~Anjura Aki
A signature song by the female singer-songwriter Angela Aki.
It was broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” and even performed twice at the Kōhaku Uta Gassen, showing how beloved it is by many.
The song delivers a message to one’s “future self,” like leaving a letter, and also conveys feelings from one’s grown-up self.
Amid various hardships, her gentle voice and words resonate.
What feelings does it evoke in you as you read this? It’s a timeless masterpiece that continues to be listened to across generations.