Uplifting songs to listen to in autumn that will make you feel positive
When it comes to autumn songs, many of them have a somewhat lonely, melancholic feel, don’t they?
Those songs fit the season perfectly, but I’m sure some of you want to know uplifting autumn tunes, too!
So in this article, we’ve gathered energetic songs that can lift your spirits among the many tracks associated with fall.
From songs with fun melodies that boost your mood to ones with gentle tones but empowering, message-driven lyrics, we’ve collected a variety.
If you want to stay full of energy throughout autumn, be sure to give them a listen!
[Feel-Good] Uplifting Songs to Listen to in Autumn (1–10)
Reflected at duskAkiyama Kiiro
“Reflected at Dusk” is a fierce yet fleeting rock number by singer-songwriter Kiro Akiyama, who debuted in June 2018 with the digital-only single “Yasagure Kaidou.” The song opens with a gentle acoustic guitar intro perfect for autumn, then the full band kicks in all at once, delivering an exhilarating rush—that contrast is one of its most compelling points.
Lyrically, it laments the struggle over an unforgettable love while choosing to be honest with one’s feelings and face forward.
It might give you a boost if you listen to it after a heartbreak!
gentianWANIMA
WANIMA is popular across generations for their powerful, fast-paced, high-energy tracks.
But “Rindou” is a song that gently speaks to the listener’s heart, with a calm and soothing feel.
The track is included on their 2019 album COMINATCHA!! and was also released in advance as a pre-album single.
The three members of WANIMA are from Kumamoto, and “rindou” (gentian) is Kumamoto Prefecture’s official flower.
Reflecting on their younger days in Kumamoto while looking at who they are now, this is a song that truly hits home and lifts your spirits.
Karakure Night Feverkono hana wa otome
It’s an upbeat, Japanese-style mixture rock tune.
Released in December 2020, it was used as an insert song in the anime Lapis Re:LiGHTs.
It’s performed by the idol unit Konohana wa Otome, consisting of Tsubaki, Nadeshiko, and Kaede.
The melody evokes the lively atmosphere of a festival, and the lyrics sprinkled with archaic expressions leave a strong impression.
It’s perfect for long autumn nights when you want to get together with friends and hype things up at karaoke.
Sing and dance, and let your energy burst forth!
The Wind RisesMatsuda Seiko
“Kaze Tachinu” is a song about moving past a breakup and welcoming the arrival of autumn with brightness.
It was released in 1981 by Seiko Matsuda, an idol singer who represents the Showa-era kayōkyoku sound, with composition by Eiichi Ohtaki.
Carried by glamorous choruses and a crystal-clear sound, her cute vocals shine through.
While holding on to the loneliness of heartbreak, the positive outlook matches the refreshing melody.
It’s a song that captures the sentimental heart of autumn—one that makes you want to listen while thinking of someone you can no longer see.
AutumnYabai T-shatsu Yasan
A mixed-gender three-piece rock band, ‘Yabai T-Shirts Yasan,’ brings an energizing autumn song, “Autumn.” I just introduced them as a rock band, but they’re a curious group that also carries hardcore and even comic-band elements—you all know them by now, right? This track “Autumn” leans more toward comical lyrics, bursting with an upbeat vibe driven by the concept of “What comes to mind when you think of autumn?” That said, the intro riff repeats at key moments, and the sound is seriously cool.
Highly recommended not only for guitar kids, but also for anyone who hasn’t heard Yaba-T yet!