[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 stay close to your heart when you're tired of life (161–170)
You idiot!Urufuruzu
Chasing a dream isn’t all fun and games.
There are days you hit a wall, feel anxious, or get blindsided and think all your effort is pointless.
Sometimes you let it all go because you can’t be bothered—but in the end you still can’t throw it away, and you cling to it as you keep going.
Maybe that’s what a dream is.
On days when nothing goes your way, it’s okay to shout, “You idiot!” It’s a classic that lifts you up with Wolfuls’ signature powerful sound and soulful vocals.
Don’t forget, don’t forgetSambomasutā
This song was written specifically for the drama “Gintama: Urayasu Tekkin Kazoku.” It’s a work by the three-piece rock band Sambomaster, released in 2020 as their 23rd single.
It fully showcases one of their charms—their energetic band sound.
The lyrics convey a warm message, saying, “I’m always thinking of you,” which really hits home.
It’s a very uplifting guitar rock track that makes you feel you’re not alone.
Perfect for when you want to clear your head!
[For You Who Are Doing Your Best] Songs That Comfort the Heart When You're Tired of Life (171–180)
Song of LoveSutoroberī Furawā
It became popular as the commercial song for Nintendo’s 2001 game Pikmin.
While it sings about the game’s world, the lyrics are surprisingly realistic, in contrast to the soothing vocals.
You can take it as being about the game’s content, but it’s a song that inevitably sounds like a microcosm of real society.
deep breathHanaregumi
This is a song by Hanaregumi, the solo project of vocalist Takashi Nagazumi, that invites you to look inward and reconsider your own existence.
It was also used as the theme song for the film “After the Storm.” Centered around acoustic guitar, with piano and other instruments gradually joining in, the gentle atmosphere of the sound evokes a quiet image of facing one’s own heart.
It’s a piece that reflects on what your former self once aspired to, and conveys a resolve to move, even little by little, toward that place.
Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīzu
This is “Shinya Kousoku (Midnight Highway)” by Flower Companyz.
The powerful message packed into its simple rock sound pierces straight through the heart.
There are more people than you might think who’ve felt like giving up on life.
Maybe you’ve done something you can’t take back, or faced something unbearably sad.
In those moments, please don’t give up—keep going.
This song will surely support your heart.
Someone at any timeJōjō Taihūn
This song is well known as the ending theme of the Studio Ghibli film Pom Poko.
It’s performed by Shang Shang Typhoon, a group that plays in a style combining folk music from various regions using a variety of traditional instruments.
This track also has a distinctive atmosphere, yet it’s arranged with a mysteriously soothing charm.
Listening to the lyrics, you’re reminded that “no matter how hard things get, there’s someone who will stay by your side,” and you can feel anew how precious the people around you are.
If you feel lonely when times are tough, give this song a listen.
Sometimes, old storiesKatō Tokiko
One of Tokiko Kato’s signature songs, released in 1987, it’s widely known for being used as the ending theme of the film Porco Rosso.
The lyrics read like a reflection on one’s youthful days, and I’m sure there are moments in the song’s imagery that many can relate to.
Even if you struggled with little money when you were young, the experience of chasing dreams with many friends is a treasure, isn’t it? This is the kind of song that helps you remember your roots, and if you listen to it when you’re worn out by the demands of daily life, it will surely remind you of your original intentions.