Cheer songs that were hits in the 2000s
When it comes to cheering someone on, that lively, energetic, and speedy “rah-rah” feeling is important.
That said, that’s more for sports-style cheering.
Sometimes a gentle, mellow song can lift up a heart that’s feeling down or troubled.
From high-energy, athletic vibes to quietly encouraging ones, here are pep songs suited to a variety of moments.
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Top 10 motivational/cheering songs that were hits in the 2000s
HEROMr.Children
Mr.Children continues to release many masterpieces, and this song stands out with a message that is so characteristic of them and a melody that resonates deeply with listeners.
“HERO,” used in a commercial, captured the hearts of many.
It was released in 2002 and became a hit.
travelingUtada Hikaru
One of the iconic songs by Hikaru Utada, the charismatic artist who sparked a new whirlwind in the music world in the 2000s, is “traveling.” Released in 2001, it became a massive hit.
Used in a commercial and heard in living rooms across the country, the impact of this song is immeasurable.
karmaBUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP OF CHICKEN, a band emblematic of the 2000s.
They’re still very active today, but their power back then was incredible.
Especially with Karma—the guitar sound in the intro hinted at a masterpiece.
The way the song builds up to the chorus captured the hearts of young listeners.
Neo universeL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
L’Arc-en-Ciel’s ‘Neo Universe.’ It became a hot topic after being featured as a Shiseido commercial song.
With L’Arc’s characteristically grand sound and his refreshing, soaring vocals, it weaves the melody of a classic.
It’s a hit that remains one of L’Arc’s signature songs.
swallowtail butterflyPorno Graffitti
Released in 2001 and a massive hit, Porno Graffitti’s “Agehachou” features a groove you can move to and a flowing melody that lingers in the listener’s ears.
His vocals, which feel like racing forward on a refreshing summer breeze, also embody what makes this band so great.