[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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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.
It’s like a small light.Sayuri
An emotional song that sings, “I’ve always been watching over the precious ‘you.’” It was released in 2016 as the second single by Sayuri, a singer-songwriter from Fukuoka Prefecture.
It drew attention for being used as the ending theme of the anime ERASED.
The strained, squeezed-out vocals match perfectly with the airy, floating sound.
Do you have someone who stays by your side when you’re feeling down? You might think, “No,” but take a moment to calm down and look around you.
A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro
A song by Kobukuro that always delivers a big boost and kindness to its listeners.
It was used as the theme song for the drama Ruri no Shima starring Riko Narumi.
The duo’s gentle harmonies and warm melody soothe a tired heart.
For those who have left their hometown—filled with countless memories—to pursue work or dreams and are fighting on their own, there are times you might think, “I just want to go home,” or “I want to give up.” But because it’s a path you chose yourself, let’s bloom your own unique flower on that path, in that place.
It’s a song that, while sometimes reminding you of your hometown, makes you feel ready to keep trying again no matter how many times you stumble.
StoryAI
It’s a classic song that’s also hugely popular as a wedding anthem.
It’s one of singer-songwriter AI’s signature tracks, released as her 12th single in 2005.
An English version was used as the theme song for the 2014 film Big Hero 6, making it a work known across generations.
The message, “I will protect you,” is sure to resonate especially with those who feel a lonely sense of “I’m all alone…” Take your time listening and let it soothe your heart.
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.
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.