[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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sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children

This is a song by Mr.Children, characterized by lyrics that gently embrace the heart and a warm melody.
It poetically expresses the bond with a loved one and the importance of the time spent together.
Even if you are separated, it speaks of unchanging love and feelings that cannot be put into words, resonating deeply with listeners.
Released in November 2006, it was used as the theme song for the drama “14-Year-Old Mother.” When life feels exhausting or you want to reaffirm your bond with someone important, listening to this song will soothe and encourage you.
Mr.Children’s warm vocals will surely stay close to your heart.
gardenFuji Kaze

A gem of a song by Fujii Kaze that gently portrays the impermanence of life through the changing seasons, accompanied by soothing, comforting sounds.
Just like the shifting seasons, life is a drama woven from meetings and farewells, and there are moments when our hearts feel like they might break.
Yet this work whispers that every experience becomes an irreplaceable garden that enriches us.
Released in March 2022 on the album “LOVE ALL SERVE ALL,” it was also featured as the TV commercial song for Nature Lab’s “Laundrin.” It will gently stand by those who are suffering, feeling lonely, or on the verge of breaking.
A Naked HeartNEW!aimyon

An unadorned surge of feeling quietly strikes the heart in this tenderness-filled love ballad.
Sung by Aimyon, the song was released in June 2020 as her 10th single, and it drew major attention as the theme song for the drama “My Housekeeper Nagisa-san,” starring Mikako Tabe, which aired the same year.
Set to simple words and a warm melody, it portrays a protagonist who, despite anxiety and confusion about love and struggles with self-confidence, never lets go of pure hope.
The restrained, calming arrangement and Aimyon’s intimate, conversational vocals make it perfect for nights when your heart feels a little tired.
When the demands of daily roles make you want to pause for a moment, this piece will gently stay by your side and help ease your tension.
To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nuts

A warm, encouraging song by Creepy Nuts that powerfully portrays the potential for genius everyone once had and the individuality that gets lost within society.
It’s a track from their second major album, “To Us Who Were Once Geniuses,” and was released to the world in August 2020 as the TV commercial song for Teikyo Heisei University.
Riding on a hip-hop rhythm, it carefully depicts the limitless possibilities everyone had in childhood and the purity that fades as we grow up, while delivering a message to keep looking forward without giving up.
When you feel crushed by social pressure or self-doubt, listening to this song will surely give you the courage to take a new step forward.
Resolution on the Seventh DayUVERworld

A moving song, inspired by a scene from a dream, that questions the fragility of life and the meaning of living.
It speaks as if to gently remind us: “Even in an imperfect state, people can find happiness,” and “Change can begin at this very moment.” Released in June 2014 as UVERworld’s 26th single, the track was also included on the album Ø CHOIR and reached No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It’s a piece that quietly stays by the side of those who feel uncertain about their self-worth or hesitant to take the next step.
ElfAdo

A powerful Ado song that resonates as an anthem for people who keep facing forward even while carrying loneliness.
Released in January 2025 as the theme for the drama “Peacock’s Dance, Who Saw It?”, the track brilliantly captures the world of the series starring Suzu Hirose.
While staying close to the feelings of a protagonist who continues a solitary battle, it sings of the preciousness of living true to oneself, making it a song that deeply touches the hearts of those feeling weary from work or life.
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To youamazarashi

This is an amazarashi song that gently stays close to people carrying pain so heavy it feels like their hearts might break, offering deep empathy and kindness.
Released in November 2013 as the title track of the album “Anta e” (“To You”), it serves as a message song for those who struggle with self-worth or feel on the verge of losing their sense of purpose.
It stands beside those who keep fighting with all they have, powerfully singing about the importance of forgiving yourself and the meaning of living true to who you are without fearing failure.
When you’re tired of living, this melody and these lyrics will be there to stay close to your heart.



