[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 Tiny Bit of CourageFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
There are times when no matter how hard you try, you don’t see results and end up feeling down, right? In moments like that, this is the song for you.
It’s a track by the music group FUNKY MONKEY BABYS, whose message-filled lyrics earned strong support, released in 2007 as their fifth single.
It drew attention by being featured as an insert song in the film “The 700 Days’ War With the Police Officer.” Its relentlessly positive, straightforward lyrics will fill you with motivation and energy.
[To You Who Keep Going] Songs That Comfort the Heart When Life Feels Exhausting (121–130)
May it be filled with kindnessJUJU
This is JUJU’s “Yasashisa de Afureru Yō ni,” produced by Seiji Kameda.
It’s included on the 2009 album What’s Love.
JUJU, with her outstanding vocal ability, sings it powerfully.
The gentle lyrics and her voice melt the heart, and the beautiful piano sound complements her vocals perfectly.
Yowane Haki feat. Wanuka, asmiMAISONdes
This is a song that became a hot topic after appearing on the popular YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE.
asmi’s rounded, gentle vocals match perfectly with the pop, fantastical atmosphere of the track, making it incredibly catchy and approachable.
In the lyrics, the singer engages in self-deprecation—calling themselves a flimsy person who complains and a coward—which I think many listeners can relate to.
At the same time, the ending carries a slightly positive note, so I recommend giving it a listen when you’re worn out from giving your all every day.
SpecialSUPER BEAVER
SUPER BEAVER’s “Special” makes you feel the beauty of living for someone else.
It’s included on their 2022 album Tokyo.
Over a fiery rock sound, the lyrics sing about the clumsiness and ego that come with being human.
But it’s precisely because we’re clumsy and have an ego that we can truly cherish the people who matter to us, and feel motivated to do our best for them.
It’s a song I’d love for you—who work hard every day at your job or household tasks for someone’s sake—to listen to.
Don’t give upZARD
As a song that cheers on those who give it their all, this track has always been a must-listen.
ZARD’s “Makenaide,” released in 1993 as their sixth single, has long been a beloved, classic anthem of encouragement.
Many people have surely been inspired by the straightforward, head-on message of “Don’t give up.” You often hear it on TV programs as a motivational song, too.
It’s a track I’d love you to listen to when you feel like you’re about to falter or when you want to fire yourself up.
horizonback number
While back number is strongly associated with love songs, “Suiheisen” is a powerful track that stirs the heart and feels like it stays close to those who are feeling down.
The song was dedicated to people who kept striving even as countless events and activities were canceled due to COVID, including the loss of the high school Inter-High.
It’s a song that stands by their feelings and seems to honor all the effort they’ve put in so far.
I highly recommend it to anyone who works hard every day but has hit a wall.
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!