[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)
To my gentle youNornis
Nornis delivers a ballad that wraps you in warm kindness.
Its melody gently nestles close to the heart, highlighted by the crystal-clear harmonies of Tokoyami Toko and Machita Chima.
The song tenderly sings of the importance of supporting one another and the preciousness of someone who accepts your feelings just as they are.
Released digitally in February 2025, the piece was brought to life with the members’ involvement from the conceptual stage.
On March 8, they also performed it with an orchestra at Omiya Sonic City’s Main Hall.
It’s a song to share when you want to encourage someone who gives their all every day, or for those whose hearts feel tired.
Thank youikimonogakari
This is a song by Ikimono-gakari that portrays someone straightforwardly expressing gratitude to a loved one.
It was also used as the theme song for the NHK morning drama “Gegege no Nyobo,” so it’s likely known across generations.
The way it conveys thanks in unadorned words is moving and may prompt you to recall your own feelings of gratitude.
It’s a piece that lets you feel the gratitude that has built up over time while also sensing a future of walking forward together.
Family photoYoshida Yamada
This song paints a warm portrait of family bonds, spun from a single photograph filled with childhood memories.
Told from a child’s perspective, each everyday scene—like the joy of a new bicycle or tear stains on a park bench—brims with memories anyone can relate to.
While it poignantly conveys the absence of the father behind the camera, it never dwells in sorrow; instead, Yoshida Yamada gently sing a world suffused with warmth.
Released in October 2024, the piece was also chosen as the theme song for RKK Kumamoto Broadcasting’s “Evening Live Getsukin!”, resonating with many through its heartwarming acoustic sound.
On nights when you come home tired from work, listening as you look through family photos will likely stir fond memories and renew your strength for tomorrow.
Same ThingHoshino Gen
Gen Hoshino brings us a song imbued with the resolve to lovingly embrace the contradictions and absurdities of emotion.
It’s an ambitious work created in collaboration with the UK band Superorganism, featuring English lyrics.
Set to a sleek electropop sound, it paints a worldview where rainy days and sunny days, hatred and love—all hold equal value.
Released in October 2019, it impressively reached No.
1 on the Oricon Digital Albums chart.
Its bold, modern reinterpretation of the traditional concept of wabi-sabi also drew attention.
This is a piece that stays by your side when you feel stuck or face unreasonable circumstances, supporting you as you try to keep moving forward in everyday life.
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.
beautiful-nessBiSH
BiSH has many songs that give you energy and motivation.
This track, “beautifulさ,” isn’t just about giving you a quick boost—it’s more like a steady tonic for the heart.
Released in 2016 on their second indie album, “FAKE METAL JACKET,” it’s one of BiSH’s most popular numbers.
When you’re overthinking, or when that unpleasant feeling lingers in your heart even though you think you understand what’s going on, this is the song to listen to when you want to wipe those feelings away.
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ “Ato Hitotsu,” released in 2010.
This song is also known for featuring Major League pitcher Masahiro Tanaka on the cover and in the music video.
Since it was used as a cheer song for high school baseball in 2010, it may be strongly associated with a message of support for people giving their all, especially athletes.
Listening to this song makes you feel that you’re not the only one struggling, and that your hard work won’t go to waste.