[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 life wears you out (151–160)
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.
Song of the FutureYoshii Kazuya
Even if things are tough right now, “Mirai no Uta,” released digitally by Kazuya Yoshii in 2021, gives you the belief that the future will definitely be bright.
It’s a song I especially want you—someone who feels stuck in the very depths, unable to trust the people around you amid a string of unpleasant realities—to hear.
No matter how rock-bottom things are now, the future will surely be bright, so let’s somehow keep going until we reach that light—that’s the message in this song.
Precisely because it’s painful, it gives you the strength not to give up on hope for the future.
Perfect Day310
Born from scenes of refreshing mornings and dusky twilights, this song gently portrays the special moments hidden in everyday life.
310’s crystal-clear vocals deliver a warm message of encouragement to everyone working hard each day.
The track has been available since January 2025 as the opening theme for the anime “I’m the Guild Receptionist, but I Don’t Like Overtime, So I’m Going to Solo the Boss.” Composed by Ryutaro Fujinaga of Elements Garden, the piece beautifully blends a driving rock sound with a pure, graceful melody, tenderly resonating with listeners.
It’s the perfect song for when you’re worn out from work or need energy for tomorrow.
For those giving their all every day, it’s sure to bring comfort and courage.
normalConton Candy
It’s a song that wraps you in warm words and a soothing melody, gently accompanying days spent busy with work and life.
Conton Candy tenderly sings about the small happinesses found in everyday life and the importance of our connections with others.
Created as the ending theme for the TV anime “SAKAMOTO DAYS,” which aired in January 2025, the piece is marked by a melt-pop style with a driving feel and sweet, heartrending vocals.
In step with the anime’s story, it carefully portrays the characters’ feelings and bonds.
It’s a track I especially recommend to those seeking comfort for a tired heart or wanting to reaffirm their feelings for someone important.
Future Projectionsloppy dim
When you’re tired or just want to relax, I highly recommend listening to “Mirai Yosozu.” It’s a rap track released as the lead song from an EP by the hip-hop unit sloppy dim.
The song gently expresses a sense of hope for the future.
Give it a listen and you’ll surely feel energized.
It’s also a great pick for enjoying the perfectly synchronized performance—like the harmonies and switches—by Ove and Syun.
The chorus, in particular, is breathtaking.
Only onezarame
Zarame, a “nega-posi” singer-songwriter known for her gentle, heartfelt vocals and warming messages, delivers a powerful anthem about thinking of someone special.
Active with theme songs for TV anime and dramas, she sings with strength about holding someone in your heart.
This work is an up-tempo rock number filled with feelings for a loved one, even across distance.
It has been selected as the ending theme for the second cour of the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story – Kyoto Upheaval, airing from January 2025, conveying a straightforward devotion to someone you love.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you’re worn out after a day’s work, or when someone dear who lives far away comes to mind.
[For Those Doing Their Best] Songs that stay close to your heart when you're tired of life (161–170)
inferiorTomioka Ai
“Inferior,” by singer-songwriter Ai Tomioka, is a piece released in January 2025.
Framing life as a contest, it sings about feeling ‘inferior’ compared to those around you.
Yet it’s by no means a negative song; it carries the message, “Let’s love ourselves just as we are.” With a snappy sound arrangement that highlights Tomioka’s gentle vocals, it’s a heartwarming pop number.