Western songs to listen to when you're tired of life: recommended classics and popular tracks

Daydream BelieverThe Monkees

The Monkees – Daydream Believer (Official Music Video)

It’s a song that’s well-known because it was covered by The Timers, led by Kiyoshiro Imawano.

It has a kind of heartwarming vibe, and when you listen to it when you’re tired, it helps you relax and feel a bit better.

I’d love for people who are pushing themselves too hard to give it a listen.

Goin’ Down SlowChampion Jack Dupree

Champion Jack Dupree – Goin’ Down Slow

Champion Jack Dupree was an American piano bluesman, and this song is one of those hidden gems that many notable artists have covered.

The blues itself has a vibe that, in a good way, makes your fatigue and worries feel like they don’t matter anymore, doesn’t it?

WonderwallOasis

Oasis – Wonderwall (Official Video)

A signature song by the British rock band Oasis captivates listeners with its profound lyrics and universal themes.

This piece, which sings of feelings for a loved one and the possibility that they might save you, begins with the gentle tone of an acoustic guitar and deftly conveys a state of mind where hope and uncertainty intertwine.

Included on the album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, released in October 1995, it became a worldwide hit.

Covered by many artists, it has earned its place as a classic in music history.

It’s recommended listening when you’re feeling lonely or want to sort out your feelings for someone important.

Bitter Sweet SymphonyThe Verve

The Verve – Bitter Sweet Symphony

A Britpop monument distinguished by string melodies that mirror the subtleties of life.

Released by the legendary UK rock band The Verve in June 1997, this groundbreaking work questions the meaning of existence while grandly depicting the intricate interweaving of every facet of life.

Lush orchestral arrangements blend seamlessly with lead vocalist Richard Ashcroft’s earnest delivery, vividly expressing the loneliness and inner conflict of the modern individual.

Issued as the lead single from the album Urban Hymns, it reached No.

2 on the UK Singles Chart.

In Japan, it was featured on the TV show Terrace House, winning a new audience.

A soul-stirring track to hear when your heart is weary or when you stand at a crossroads in life.

Somewhere ElseTravis

Travis – Somewhere Else (Official Audio)

A 2003 track by Glasgow alternative band Travis.

It’s an appealing song with a dirty, nostalgic vibe that evokes early Radiohead.

When you’re feeling tired, it might be nice not to force yourself to listen to upbeat songs—try leaning into a song that matches your mood and having a quiet moment instead.

Bridge Over Troubled WaterSimon&Garfunkel

Simon and Garfunkel – Bridge Over Troubled Water

Known in Japan by the title “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” this is one of Simon & Garfunkel’s signature songs.

It offers words of support for times when you’re feeling down or worn out by life, and it’s a song I highly recommend when you want to feel more positive.

ImagineJohn Lennon

IMAGINE. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) – John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band (with the Flux Fiddlers) HD

This is John Lennon’s most famous ballad.

“Imagine” means “to imagine,” and John sings, “Imagine a world without conflict.” When you’re tired of arguments and quarrels at work or school, why not zone out while listening to it as background music?