[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 You Who Are Doing Your Best] Songs That Comfort the Heart When You're Tired of Life (171–180)
I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu
This is Kyu Sakamoto’s “Ue o Muite Arukou,” released in 1962.
Celebrated overseas under the title “Sukiyaki,” it’s a masterpiece Japan is proud of.
Its stroll-like rhythm and Sakamoto’s vocals soothe a weary heart.
It’s a song whose lyrics I hope you’ll read carefully.
Try listening on nights when you feel “a little lonely.” This song will surely rest gently by your heart.
MarshmallowOkuda Tamio
The 10th single by musician Tamio Okuda, who is active not only as a core member of the rock band Unicorn but also as a producer and solo artist.
Used in a commercial for Suntory’s “Kakubin” whisky, this song playfully explains within the lyrics that because the title was decided first, the lyrics ended up having nothing to do with it—showcasing Okuda’s sense of fun.
With a catchy melody and cleverly rhymed lyrics, its message of “it’s okay to be yourself” soothes a weary heart.
It’s a comfortably laid-back number you’ll want to listen to when you’re truly feeling down.
monsterHoshino Gen
These days, every song he releases becomes a huge hit, and Gen Hoshino is thriving as an actor as well.
The title of this track, “Bakemono” (Monster), is a bit striking—makes you curious, doesn’t it? The song is the opening track on Hoshino’s 2013 album “Stranger.” He has said that he wrote it for the late Nakamura Kanzaburō XVIII, but it also carries a lot of emotional weight because it was released after Hoshino collapsed due to illness and made his comeback.
It isn’t exactly a tearjerker, but if you listen closely, you can relate to it, and it gives you the power to shed a layer or two and climb back up from here.
graceFuji Kaze
This is a song Fujii Kaze wrote for “KAZE FILMS docomo future project,” a NTT Docomo initiative supporting students.
It was also featured in Docomo’s TV commercial, the “KAZE THEATER” version.
The project carries the message that “everyone has talent,” and you can feel the same sentiment in this song, ‘grace.’ If you’re feeling down about where you are right now, please give it a listen.
The Wheat SongNakajima Miyuki
This song was created for the serialized TV drama Massan.
It’s sung by the singer-songwriter Miyuki Nakajima, who has produced numerous classic hits such as Ito and Chijō no Hoshi.
Released in 2014 as her 44th single.
Its nostalgic lyrics and melody that inevitably bring your hometown to mind, along with her powerful vocals, are captivating—listening to it makes your heart tighten.
It’s a wonderful song that makes you want to cherish the time you’re living right now.
[For You Who Keep Going] Songs That Comfort the Heart When You're Tired of Life (181–190)
Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu
When your heart is weary, please try listening to Kyu Sakamoto’s “Ue o Muite Arukou” (“Look Up at the Stars at Night”).
Its gentle melody, which makes you forget the clamor of the city, softly envelops a heart filled with sorrow and pain.
Like stars twinkling in the dark, the messages of hope woven into the lyrics give you the courage to live and a more positive outlook.
“Look Up at the Stars at Night” is one of those songs that has continued to heal people’s hearts and remains loved even after many years.
No matter how difficult your circumstances, under the starry sky we are all equal, and you will feel that you are not alone.
Each time you listen, you can feel warmth and peace, and it will surely become a support to keep your heart strong.
I’m tired of living.HONEBONE
HONEBONE, a male-female folk duo, brings you an anthem for life, “Tired of Living.” The title is a blunt, straight-to-the-point phrase you might mutter under your breath when something tough happens, so at first glance you might think it’s a song filled with resignation.
But that’s not the case.
The lyrics say things like, “I’m tired of living, but I still have things I want to do, so I’ll keep going,” and they also offer words that accept our vulnerability, like, “It’s okay to complain.” As you listen, you’ll start to feel, “It’s okay to be who I am,” and, “I’ll keep trying, even if I grumble along the way.” It’s a raw, supportive song that gently stays by the side of a tired heart.
