[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] Songs That Comfort the Heart When You’re Tired of Life (111–120)
sunset glowSUI
This is a song by singer-songwriter SUI.
It sings of a realization that came only after stopping: “I used to think that keeping on pushing was the only right way, but that’s not true.” Charging ahead with everything you’ve got can be important.
But first, take a deep breath.
Look around you.
What’s there might just be what helps you.
A gentle, warm piano ballad that slowly seeps into the depths of your heart.
Everything becomes my strength!kuzu
A signature song by Kuzu, the duo formed by Tomomitsu Yamaguchi and Hiroyuki Miyasako on the TV show “Warai no Jinsei R&R” (One-Nine R&R).
It’s a track I want you to listen to when you feel your heart is tired—when you think, “No one needs me,” or “I’m not useful to anyone.” Just hearing the beginning of the chorus will surely make you feel hopeful: “Maybe I can be someone important to someone,” “I can be someone’s strength.” The way you keep trying is surely giving strength to someone out there!
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.
Farewell, tearsKetsumeishi
This song, “Saraba Namida” by Ketsumeishi—the most emotional J-hip hop group in Japan—is a pep song for modern people who tend to push themselves with the idea that “you shouldn’t cry.” As adults, we don’t often get praised with “You’ve been working hard lately,” do we? At times like that, please praise yourself.
This song will surely comfort someone like you!
Ruts (Wadachi)Kobukuro
Many people have likely found themselves encouraged—甚至 saved—by Kobukuro’s songs time and again.
Their track “Wadachi (Ruts),” released in 2001, is Kobukuro’s second single.
While Kobukuro is known for many gentle, soothing songs that resonate with the heart, this one is upbeat and fills you with excitement.
It offers a kind of encouragement that only music can provide, making it a song you’ll want to actively listen to when you’re tired or when you feel like giving yourself some well-deserved praise.
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
A bright singing voice will save your heart.
This is a song by SHISHAMO, a three-piece girls’ band from Kanagawa Prefecture.
It’s included on their 2017 album “SHISHAMO 4.” It drew attention when it was used in a docomo commercial.
The message—singing, “No matter what happens, I’ll keep doing my best tomorrow”—is encouraging.
The catchy band sound is wonderful, too.
If you like rock, this is a motivational song you should know.
Sorrow Rides the Busmakaroni enpitsu
Macaroni Enpitsu’s “Sadness Rides the Bus” is a song that gently wraps around the sorrow you carry in your heart.
Its lyrics, which give you the strength to find small bits of happiness amid the whirlwind of daily life, can make you feel like crying when you listen to it on days when you’re worn down.
The music video featuring Shota Sometani also tells a story, and together with the song, it resonates deeply.
On nights when you’re troubled, try listening to this track while watching the city lights stream past your window.
It’s bound to make your heart feel lighter.