[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 your all] Songs that stay close to your heart when you're tired of life (81–90)
I thought about killing myselfNakajima Mika
This song, with a title so striking it almost shocks you, is a number by Mika Nakashima.
Its atmosphere is a dramatic departure from the feel of her previous songs, and together with the title it leaves a strong impression.
The songwriter and composer is Hiromu Akita, the vocalist and guitarist of amazarashi, a band from and based in Aomori Prefecture.
There are times when you might feel like dying would be easier.
But it’s precisely because you’re alive that you can feel warmth, the air of the moment, and the full range of emotions—joy, anger, sorrow, and delight.
When you’re exhausted and find yourself thinking that way, try reaching out to those warm, gentle things.
If you do, you may come to feel—just like at the end of this song—that you can learn to love the present and choose to keep on living.
AgainWANIMA
A song by WANIMA that brims with the power to move toward the future, it was also chosen as the theme song for the drama “Maison de Police.” The band’s trademark high-octane sound strongly conveys an encouraging message to keep moving forward.
Even if you fail repeatedly, what matters is not giving up; those experiences become the fuel to advance.
It’s a powerful anthem that stirs the courage to carve out the future and the strength to take that first step.
Racing into the NightYOASOBI
A number by the two-person music unit YOASOBI.
Based on novelist Mayo Hoshino’s short story “The Temptation of Thanatos,” this song created a huge buzz on various social media platforms and became a major hit.
Its briskly flowing melody feels exhilarating! Night, in any season, can somehow feel lonely, making us prone to think negatively.
Even mistakes made during the day can feel more discouraging when recalled at night.
This song is like a beam that pulls you back up to the light aboveground when you’re so down you feel as if you might dissolve into the darkness of night.
Let’s go see the sea (with Soushi Sakiyama)MEGA SHINNOSUKE
A J-POP love song that evokes the summer sea.
The gentle vocals of Mega Shinnosuke and Soushi Sakiyama resonate soothingly.
Included on the album “Kimi ni Motetai!!,” which also features the SNS-hit track “Ai to U,” it was released in September 2024.
The way fleeting feelings of love and loneliness are entrusted to the sea for healing is striking.
You’ll likely relate to the repeated phrases that echo the desire to forget.
When you’re troubled by love or worn out by life, it’s like going to see the ocean.
Listen to this song, and your heart might feel a little lighter too.
beautiful-nessBiSH
BiSH has many songs that give you energy and motivation.
This track, “beautifulさ,” isn’t just about giving you a quick boost—it’s more like a steady tonic for the heart.
Released in 2016 on their second indie album, “FAKE METAL JACKET,” it’s one of BiSH’s most popular numbers.
When you’re overthinking, or when that unpleasant feeling lingers in your heart even though you think you understand what’s going on, this is the song to listen to when you want to wipe those feelings away.
May it be filled with kindnessJUJU
This is JUJU’s “Yasashisa de Afureru Yō ni,” produced by Seiji Kameda.
It’s included on the 2009 album What’s Love.
JUJU, with her outstanding vocal ability, sings it powerfully.
The gentle lyrics and her voice melt the heart, and the beautiful piano sound complements her vocals perfectly.
[For those doing their best] Heartfelt songs to listen to when you're tired of life (91–100)
night after nightKurahashi Yoeko
When you’re exhausted or feeling mentally unwell, one way to bounce back is to let yourself sink all the way down emotionally first.
With that in mind, how about this song? It’s a piece by singer-songwriter Yoeko Kurahashi, included on the 2002 album “Fujin-yō” (For Ladies).
Its shadowy tone and philosophical lyrics seize the listener’s heart and won’t let go—there’s even a hint of fear.
Listen to this track, let yourself sink into the depths, and empty your heart.
After that, all that’s left is for positive feelings to start filling you up.
