[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)
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.
popular songhibi karimero
A two-person acoustic band from Ibaraki Prefecture, Hibi Karimero, brings a warm cheering song dedicated to those who keep going even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Its somewhat nostalgic sound and melody make you feel cozy and at ease as you listen.
The lyrics are filled with messages to people striving through the pandemic, and those words are truly encouraging.
This song also serves as the theme for RAG NET LIVE, the online streaming program of LIVE SPOT RAG, a live music venue operated by RAG MUSIC’s management company.
The slogan of RAG NET LIVE, “Unstoppable music for you who keep doing your best,” also appears in the lyrics.
May this cheer reach music fans all across the country.
[For You Who Keep Going] Songs That Stay Close to Your Heart When You're Tired of Life (101–110)
My WayDef Tech
Def Tech’s signature song from their smash-hit debut album.
Back then, it spread explosively by word of mouth, especially through radio.
Its soothing, wave-like rhythm and gentle vocals sink in deep.
Everyone has times when doubts and inner conflicts keep them from moving forward.
This is the kind of song that quietly encourages you and gives you a push in those moments.
It’s a really great track.
rainbow-coloredayaka
It’s a rousing anthem whose powerful, life-giving vocals and warm, embracing melodies resonate deep in the heart.
It gently paints the strength to overcome any hardship and the hopeful future that awaits beyond.
The lyrics, which speak to the new vistas revealed through painful experiences and the importance of moving forward step by step, stay close to the listener and give them courage.
Ayaka’s 13th single was newly written in June 2014 as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Hanako and Anne.” This work is an encouraging message song that speaks to everyone standing at a crossroads in life, feeling anxiety or uncertainty.
It’s a track we especially hope will reach those taking a new step forward or harboring vague worries about the future.
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.
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.”
Philosophy[Alexandros]
![Philosophy[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jIysnJZewLQ/sddefault.jpg)
It’s a song by the rock band [Alexandros] that feels like an affirmation of moving forward in your own way.
It was created for NHK’s one-time-only event “18 Fes,” where 1,000 eighteen-year-olds and the artist performed together.
While it proceeds at a calm tempo, the sound builds strength toward the chorus, evoking the feeling of one’s spirit being stirred.
It’s a track that seems to give courage—standing by those who feel discouraged by failure, while encouraging them to trust in their individuality and head toward the future.
