[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] Heartfelt songs to listen to when you're tired of life (91–100)
belive in your selfAbe Mao
When it comes to support songs by singer-songwriter Mao Abe, it’s got to be this one! It pushes a full-on rock band sound to the forefront, with an up-tempo, bright vibe that lifts your spirits just by listening.
And the biggest appeal of this track is the lyrics, packed with a passionate, positive message: “Face yourself without pretending and give it everything you’ve got!!” When you receive a message like that, it makes you feel like, “I’ve just got to buckle down and push through, earnestly and straight-on!!”
A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY
An uplifting anthem that combines the warmth of gently encouraging those who face setbacks and hardships to believe in themselves and move forward, with the strength to give them the courage to rise again.
HIPPY’s soul-stirring vocals resonate deeply with listeners’ hearts.
Included on the album “HomeBase ~Arigatou~,” released in March 2017, this song has been chosen by many professional baseball players as their walk-up music and ranked No.
1 in the 2020 Professional Baseball Players’ Walk-up Song Rankings.
It’s the perfect track for moments when you feel like you might stop chasing your dreams, when you feel anxious or alone, or when you want someone to give you a gentle push.
It will stay close to your heart and give you the courage to take a step toward tomorrow.
dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE has a bright, joyful vibe that wishes happiness for people.
It was chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s morning information program “Mezamashi 8.” With a rhythm that resonates through the body and a groove you can feel, sharp, crisp vocals that emphasize lightness, and brass sounds that evoke an expanding world, the track brims with various charms.
Its message feels like a wish for today to be a happy day, perfectly conveying a fresh, morning image.
If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro
With its gentle strings and piano, and Naotaro Moriyama’s crystal-clear vocals, “If Living Is Painful” is truly beautiful.
The lyrics pierce the heart from the very beginning, yet they tell us it’s okay to cry, it’s okay to scream, and that we can save the joy of collapsing for the very end.
It’s filled with a warm embrace that says it’s okay to keep living just as you are, even with that feeling of pain.
The lyrics that leave you with hope at the end are absolutely wonderful.
globeYonezu Kenshi
The song by Kenshi Yonezu that Hayao Miyazaki requested as the theme for the feature-length animated film The Boy and the Heron.
It’s a heartwarming work that delicately portrays the journey of life—from birth, through joy, sorrow, and farewells—while continuing to move forward.
The track was released for streaming in July 2023 and drew major attention as Yonezu’s milestone 100th song.
It’s a recommended piece for times when you feel anxious or lonely, or when you want to encourage someone facing illness or adversity.
Its richly expressive vocals are sure to bring comfort to your heart.
StardomKing Gnu
“Stardom,” announced as the 2022 NHK soccer theme.
It’s a song I want not only athletes but everyone chasing a dream in any field to hear.
Achieving a dream is incredibly tough and difficult—but you can’t give up, right? This song supports you when you’re on the verge of breaking and asks, “Is that really all you can do?”—reigniting the flame in your heart that was about to go out.
The music video featuring a car racing at top speed is exhilarating too, so don’t miss it!
SpecialSUPER BEAVER
SUPER BEAVER’s “Special” makes you feel the beauty of living for someone else.
It’s included on their 2022 album Tokyo.
Over a fiery rock sound, the lyrics sing about the clumsiness and ego that come with being human.
But it’s precisely because we’re clumsy and have an ego that we can truly cherish the people who matter to us, and feel motivated to do our best for them.
It’s a song I’d love for you—who work hard every day at your job or household tasks for someone’s sake—to listen to.
