RAG MusicUplifting Songs
A wonderful upbeat song

An energizing song that was a hit in the 2000s—a classic that gives you strength.

Feeling down after something unpleasant and can’t find the motivation? At times like that, you just want to recharge with some feel-good songs, right? In this article, we’re introducing uplifting tracks that were hits in the 2000s.

We’ve gathered a variety of energizing songs—from tunes with relentlessly upbeat melodies that fill you with power to songs with warm lyrics that gently restore your spirit.

Whether you used to listen to these tracks back then to boost your mood or you’re hearing them for the first time, give these 2000s feel-good songs a listen and get your energy back!

Playlist

An energizing song that was a hit in the 2000s—a classic that gives you strength.
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1Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
Full-Power BoySukima Suichiplay_arrow
A cheer song that gives you the courage and energy to move forward!
2astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A legendary band with timeless songs loved across generations
3The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAPplay_arrow
SMAP’s moving/heartwarming cheer song “The Only Flower in the World”
4ultra soulB’z
ultra soulB'zplay_arrow
A song that helps you face tough challenges and feel uplifted
5Happinessarashi
Happinessarashiplay_arrow
An uplifting Arashi cheer song with a heart-dancing melody
6Bridge of Gloryyuzu
Bridge of Gloryyuzuplay_arrow
A song that supports people striving toward their dreams
7Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaaplay_arrow
An inspiring classic that sings of friendship and youth
8MiracleGReeeeN
MiracleGReeeeNplay_arrow
Youthful lyrics set people's hearts ablaze.
9As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
The uplifting classic 'Nando Demo' is moving.
10GIFTMr.Children
GIFTMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Energizing people's hearts with a cheer song
11cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai
cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Aiplay_arrow
Ai Otsuka’s love songs deliver energy and smiles!
12There’s always tomorrowRe:Japan
There's always tomorrowRe:Japanplay_arrow
A classic song cover by Re:Japan, a Yoshimoto talent group
13Cutie HoneyKōda Kumi
Cutie HoneyKōda Kumiplay_arrow
Boost your spirits with the lively song “Cutie Honey.”
14The Maiden with Flaxen HairShimatani Hitomi
The Maiden with Flaxen HairShimatani Hitomiplay_arrow
Hitomi Shimatani’s classic, a song that heals the heart
15Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi
Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
An inspiring, uplifting classic by Elecashi (The Elephant Kashimashi)
16sailing dayBUMP OF CHICKEN
sailing dayBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A song that celebrates courage and growth as a movie theme song
17One-room DiscoPerfume
One-room DiscoPerfumeplay_arrow
A technopop song to cheer on your new life
18StoryAI
StoryAIplay_arrow
An AI anthem that empowers us to overcome adversity
19If I sing to the sky175R
If I sing to the sky175Rplay_arrow
A moving youth anthem by 175R that resonates nationwide
20one thing or anotherFujii Takashi
one thing or anotherFujii Takashiplay_arrow
An outrageously upbeat dance tune that gives you energy
21If I can laughUrufuruzu
If I can laughUrufuruzuplay_arrow
An uplifting classic: If you smile, you can get through anything.
22water lily blossomShonan no Kaze
water lily blossomShonan no Kazeplay_arrow
An uplifting summer classic by Shonan no Kaze
23MelissaPorunogurafiti
MelissaPorunogurafitiplay_arrow
Pornograffitti's signature song 'Again'
24Naughty SunORANGE RANGE
Naughty SunORANGE RANGEplay_arrow
ORANGE RANGE’s summer classic that fires up the heart
25Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie
Baby Don't CryAmuro Namieplay_arrow
Namie Amuro’s “Baby Don’t Cry” is a classic.
26CHANCE!UVERworld
CHANCE!UVERworldplay_arrow
An inspiring anthem that delivers the courage to never give up!
27Joyfulikimonogakari
Joyfulikimonogakariplay_arrow
The memorable song from the Pocky commercial, with a bright, cheerful vocal
28My Sweet Darlin’Yaita Hitomi
My Sweet Darlin'Yaita Hitomiplay_arrow
Hitomi Yaida’s “My Sweet Darlin’” is her signature song.
29RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
A masterpiece that makes your heart dance with ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s fiery rock
30weeeekNEWS
weeeekNEWSplay_arrow
NEWS’s 7th single is an upbeat song.
31My WayDef Tech
My WayDef Techplay_arrow
Def Tech, a Japan-U.S. hip-hop duo
32Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke
Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisukeplay_arrow
Keisuke Kuwata’s “Naminori Johnny” is upbeat.
33A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperflyplay_arrow
Superfly, popular for her energizing (uplifting) singing voice
34AMBITIOUS JAPAN!TOKIO
AMBITIOUS JAPAN!TOKIOplay_arrow
TOKIO’s cheer song, the Shinkansen chime tune
35PRIDEHIGH and MIGHTY COLOR
PRIDEHIGH and MIGHTY COLORplay_arrow
A rousing battle anthem from an Okinawan rock band
36I have wings on my backKinKi Kids
I have wings on my backKinKi Kidsplay_arrow
A captivating song of folk music resonates in the heart.
37FantasistaDragon Ash
FantasistaDragon Ashplay_arrow
Dragon Ash’s famous song, the World Cup theme song
38Paradise BabyRIP SLYME
Paradise BabyRIP SLYMEplay_arrow
RIP SLYME’s music that amps up the summer
39For myselfTOKIO
For myselfTOKIOplay_arrow
A powerful cheer song that makes you start running, a message of moving forward that resonates in the heart
40confessionFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
confessionFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
A love song by FMB, known for their refreshing cheer anthem
41Feeling great!!mihimaru GT
Feeling great!!mihimaru GTplay_arrow
mihimaru GT's smash hit song
42Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki
Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Akiplay_arrow
"Tegami" is a classic song beloved by junior high and high school students.
43Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbāplay_arrow
Golden Bomber's captivating songs
44Tiger & DragonCRAZY KEN BAND
Tiger & DragonCRAZY KEN BAND
Crazy Ken Band of Showa-era kayō-style rock
45Love SongGReeeeN
Love SongGReeeeNplay_arrow
GReeeeN is hugely popular for their energetic songs.
46A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK
A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINKplay_arrow
BONNIE PINK’s summer classic lifts the spirits
47Endless JourneyMr.Children
Endless JourneyMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Encouragement songs by Mr.Children
48Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen
Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihenplay_arrow
Tokyo Jihen's 'Gunjou Biyori' is Japanese-made rock.
49Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro
Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
A singer known for the famous song “Sakura” by Naotaro Moriyama