[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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Night of the Sixth-Magnitude StarAimer
When you’re walking through pitch-dark days where nothing seems to go right and you want to feel a single ray of light, I recommend Aimer’s “Rokutousei no Yoru” (“Sixth Magnitude Star’s Night”)! Released in 2011 as part of her triple A-side debut single alongside “Kanashimi wa Aurora ni” and “TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR,” this song was used as the ending theme for the anime NO.6.
For those who tend to shut themselves away when worries arise, or try to push through on their own without relying on anyone—this song gently reaches out a hand to people who shoulder everything alone.
If you feel that gentle light through this song, please remember not to carry everything by yourself or push yourself too hard.
Everyone is free.Half time Old
That’s a very familiar melody! It’s “Minna Jiyū da” by the rock band Half time Old, which became a hot topic after being used in an au commercial.
The original tune is Scott Joplin’s “The Entertainer.” It’s a refreshing rock number that powerfully and poppily reinterprets the piece.
Just like the title suggests, the positive lyrics are uplifting.
It makes you feel that rather than living a life where you do nothing, it’s better to challenge yourself at something—even if you fail.
Live life as if dancing.King&Prince
King & Prince’s “Odoru Yō ni Jinsei o” is a song whose dazzling big band sound gives you energy.
Released as a single in 2022, it reached No.
1 on both the Oricon and Billboard Japan singles charts.
It was chosen as the theme song for the NTV drama “Uketuke no Joe,” starring group member Yuta Jinguji.
It’s a pep song for everyone who works, and many listeners will especially find the second verse deeply moving.
It’s a track I especially want those who are worn out from trying too hard to hear!
Teenager ForeverKing Gnu
It’s a positive number that powerfully sings, “Let’s stay forever young and true to ourselves!” It’s one of the signature songs by the popular crossover band King Gnu, also known for tracks like “Hakujitsu,” and it’s included on their third album, CEREMONY, released in 2020.
Since it was used in a SONY commercial, many of you have probably heard it.
The relentless, driving development of the song alone will get you pumped up! It might even serve as a guidepost when you’re feeling lost in life.
Waiting for springWANIMA
It’s a spring-themed, empowering punk rock number.
Performed by WANIMA, a three-piece rock band from Kumamoto Prefecture, it was released in 2020.
The powerful vocals, fast-paced sound, and meaningful lyrics come together to give you the strength to live.
It’s a motivational song that says to endure no matter how hard things are now and wait for the spring that will surely come, so it will surely help heal your tired heart.
Listen closely and draw the power to move forward again!
GLOWidom
When you’re exhausted and everything goes dark before your eyes, idom’s “GLOW” lets a single ray of light shine through.
Released in 2022, the song was chosen as the theme for the drama “The Guardian of Competition.” It gently reaches out a hand to those carrying painful feelings and heart-piercing burdens, inviting them to overcome it together.
Listening to idom’s powerful yet tender voice makes you feel as if you can stand up again, guided by that gentle hand.
Even if things are hard now, trust the faint hope that remains deep in your heart, and rise again with this song at your side!
Good job.chanyu i
Singer-songwriter Chanyu-i, who has gained popularity mainly on social media, released “Otsukaresan” on New Year’s Eve 2021.
It was also chosen as the support song for the Ehime Marathon held on January 30, 2022.
With a fresh pop-rock sound, it’s crafted as an anthem cheering on people who live their lives earnestly each day.
The lyrics, which remind us that a smile is the strongest power, are uplifting too.
There are tough and painful times, but let’s listen to “Otsukaresan” and keep moving forward!