[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)
I’m afraid to believe.Mizuno Atsu
There are times when we fall into distrust of others, aren’t there? That’s when I want you to listen to “Scared to Believe.” It’s a song by Vocaloid producer Atsu Mizuno, created using KAFU.
Set to a melodic piano tone, it sings about the state of mind of someone who has become afraid of connecting with people.
Its structure—calmly laying bare one’s inner feelings—is a distinctive feature.
The depiction of someone struggling yet trying to live positively is moving.
Listening to it will give you a gentle push forward.
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu
“Sometimes scolding you sternly, sometimes encouraging you gently… Takahashi Yu, a singer-songwriter who’s like Doraemon in that way, brings you ‘Ashita wa Kitto Ii Hi ni Naru’ (Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Good Day).
We all have times when unpleasant things just keep happening day after day.
There are moments when you worry that maybe you’ll have to live like this forever.
When you feel like you’re being crushed by anxiety, let’s hang in there and hope that tomorrow will be a little better.
This is a song that will stick by your side and cheer you on.”
[For You Who Keep Going] Songs That Stay Close to Your Heart When You're Tired of Life (101–110)
AnswerIkuta Rira
Lila Ikuta delivers a heartwarming medium-tempo ballad that gently stays close to the anxieties and uncertainties of one’s future.
Amid a grand, dramatic arrangement, its warm melody stands out—offering the courage to take a step forward toward tomorrow while facing loneliness and pain.
It’s an encouraging song that softly nudges those who are unsure of their path.
Released in March 2021, the piece was also featured as the CM song for Tokio Marine Nichido Anshin Life’s “Disability Income Insurance,” resonating with many listeners.
It’s a moving, tear-evoking track we hope those searching for their own way, or spending days without clear answers, will hear.
I don’t want to get out of my futon.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai
Many people probably find it hard to get out of bed in the morning.
That’s why I’d like to introduce “I Don’t Want to Get Out of the Futon.” It’s a song released by Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai and is also well-known as a McDonald’s commercial song.
The lyrics vividly portray the feeling of being unable to leave the futon, listing various reasons that many listeners will relate to.
And in the final part of the song, it gives you a firm push to help you get out of bed.
Listening to it in the morning might give you a boost of motivation.
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!
blue; deep blue; azureMr.Children
It’s a song by Mr.Children that conveys an image of rallying a heart that’s on the verge of breaking.
With a gentle sound centered on piano and acoustic guitar, the message of the song resonates directly with the listener.
It portrays how, even when you face things earnestly, they don’t always go well, yet you keep trying again and again—something many people can relate to.
It’s a track that feels both tender and powerful, reminding us of the importance of not giving up.
OH！SHISHAMO
When it comes to singing about bittersweet youth and those heart-fluttering feelings, there may be no band that surpasses SHISHAMO—the quintessential standard-bearer.
Their song “OH!” leans less sweet and more bursting with youthful energy and a sense of sprinting forward.
It’s a track that makes you feel the strength to face what’s in front of you and crash head-on into any wall that stands in your way.
When you’re exhausted by everything, it slips gently into your heart and lifts you up, pushing you to look forward.
