[Cheering Songs] Japanese tracks to listen to when you’re troubled, lost, or feeling anxious
As we go through life, everyone experiences anxiety and the like.
Even within that anxiety, there can be confusion, worries, and all sorts of things.
Here, we’ll introduce a whole lineup of uplifting songs that will support your heart in times like these!
If you’re looking for a way to deal with the negative feelings you’re carrying right now, be sure to read to the end!
I’m sure you’ll find songs that truly resonate with your feelings.
There are plenty of tracks that can even turn your anxiety into something positive, so try finding the ones that suit you!
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- Timeless songs that sing of hopes and dreams. Masterpieces that lead those who strive toward the future.
- [For those doing their best] A comforting song to listen to when you're tired of life
- [Healing] A song that eases worries and anxiety and puts your mind at ease. A comforting song.
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- A famous song about setbacks. A song that stays by your side when times are tough or you feel like giving up.
- Just by listening, you’ll feel braver! Cheer songs recommended for the Yutori generation
[Cheer Songs] Songs you want to listen to when you’re troubled, lost, or anxious [Japanese Music] (251–260)
disgracesyudou
This is a song I want you to listen to when you’ve lost confidence in yourself, created by syudou, a singer-songwriter who also works as a Vocaloid producer.
In life, there are so many moments when things don’t go well—comparing yourself to others and feeling down, losing sight of your own worth, making the wrong choices at important moments.
This song embraces all those negative feelings and gives you a light, encouraging push: “Even if you make a fool of yourself, take a breather and enjoy life.” When you’re feeling low and listen to it, you might just feel a weight lift off your shoulders.
Reaching the futureatarayo
Atarayo is a four-piece band that not only writes their own songs but also self-produces their artwork and videos, with the tagline “a band that grows by feeding on sorrow.” Their 15th digital-only single, Todoku, Mirai e (“Reach, to the Future”), written as the opening theme for the TV drama ‘Keiji to Kenji, Tokidoki Hanji,’ features a refreshing rock ensemble that conveys a sense of depth and feels great to listen to.
The lyrics, which exude unwavering resolve, may serve as an encouraging message for those giving their all right now.
It’s a powerful yet delicate rock tune, marked by a strikingly dramatic melody.
memoNaoto Intiraymi
Let me introduce “memo,” a song that soothes with the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar.
Written specifically for this project by Naoto Inti Raymi, its lyrics depict a man reflecting on past memories and jotting them down on memo paper.
As you listen, try to imagine what he might be feeling.
By the way, the title “memo” carries a double meaning, referring to both a “memo” and a “memory.” Also, don’t miss the music video, composed of animation that has a hand-drawn feel.
That figures.Moriyama Naotaro
Naotaro Moriyama, who has released numerous classic ballads, wrote “Samo Arinan” as the theme song for the film Lost Care.
He read the film’s script and drew inspiration from it to compose the piece.
The song sings about “kindness,” yet it carries a delicate, somewhat lonely impression—another point that resonates with the film’s story.
Incidentally, “samo arinan” means “something that is only natural” or “it stands to reason.”
Further awayRemioromen
It was released in 2008 as Remioromen’s 12th single.
Commissioned as the theme song for Fuji TV’s coverage of the Beijing Olympics, it was created during their 2008 tour.
The song powerfully delivers a passionate sound and a message about moving forward without setting limits for yourself and never giving up.
ALWAYSMitsunaga Ryota
Just the opening phrase gives me energy.
This was Ryota Mitsunaga’s first single, released in 2003.
Some of you might be reminded of the drama “Itsumo Futari de,” which was used as a tie-in and follows a protagonist chasing the dream of becoming a novelist.
And when you learn about Mitsunaga’s own story—overcoming setbacks in soccer and being saved by music—you can feel the lyrics’ power even more.
Maybe finding something you can be passionate about is a kind of happiness.
The bright, transparent sound and Mitsunaga’s delicate vocals really move me!
Happinessarashi
Released in 2007 as Arashi’s 20th single.
The song was used as the theme for the drama “Yamada Taro Monogatari,” starring members Kazunari Ninomiya and Sho Sakurai, and it reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a poppy, upbeat track that gives you the courage to move forward.