Songs to listen to when you’re feeling down! Tracks that boost your self-confidence
There are times for everyone when you feel down for no reason, just can’t get your spirits up, or start wanting to deny yourself.
In this article, we’ve gathered power songs that can fire you up and help you regain your confidence, as well as tracks with lyrics that gently stay by your side and resonate with your heart.
How about borrowing the power of music to help you stand back up again starting tomorrow?
And don’t push yourself—making time to slow down is important, too.
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Listen when you're feeling down! Songs that boost your self-confidence (91–100)
WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Start a Movement~H Jungle with T
It’s a song that surely conveyed something precisely because it’s sung by him, a hugely popular comedy entertainer.
I feel like we were deftly swept up by the tag team with Tetsuya Komuro, who produced the track, but it also makes you want to thank the two of them for giving us courage—firmly patting the backs of those of us who were tired and had lost confidence.
It’s a song that teaches you that sometimes, by stopping to praise yourself, you can move forward again.
R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
This is the 13th single by the dance and vocal group Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE, who have secured a firm place in the J-pop scene with their overwhelming vocal prowess and powerful dance performances.
Famous for the “Running Man” that all members perform during the instrumental break, the song—together with its performance—has become synonymous with the group.
Its majestic, space-evoking arrangement and crystalline melody are sure to rouse a tired heart and body.
It’s an empowering number to listen to when you’re feeling down, reminding you that you’re not alone and that your life is full of possibility.
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
A heartwarming song with an emotionally rich story and a universal message has arrived from Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
Titled with a Spanish phrase meaning “what will be, will be,” the piece offers gentle support and strong encouragement to those who strive every day.
Singing about the importance of self-esteem and self-acceptance, it’s a song anyone can relate to.
Released in April 2023 and written as the theme song for the TV drama “Sunday Night Probably…,” it won the 65th Japan Record Award in December of the same year.
This was a first-time achievement for Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, who had not previously had a major drama tie-in.
It’s a song that gives you a gentle nudge forward when you’re struggling with work or life and feel like you might stop in your tracks.
Recommended for those who want to keep moving forward while valuing their true selves and for anyone seeking the courage to take a new step.
fragileEvery Little Thing
This is the 17th single by the male–female duo Every Little Thing, a music unit that has won support from a wide range of listeners with an original sound that showcases their distinctive vocals.
The song was used as the theme for the iconic romance reality show “Ainori,” and it’s also known as one of ELT’s signature tracks, having achieved their highest sales since the group became a two-member act.
Unlike upbeat tracks that come to mind as songs you want to hear when you’re feeling down, its gentle, comforting tone stays close to the heart and is sure to soothe both a tired mind and body.
It’s a number you’ll want to listen to when you want to relax and recharge for tomorrow.
Hi-FiveSuperfly
“Hi-Five,” sung by Superfly, is her fifth single, released in 2008.
The album that includes the track, “Superfly,” reached No.
1 on the Oricon Albums Chart.
“Hi-Five” was used as the campaign song for au KDDI’s “LISMO” and also served as a walk-up song for professional baseball players.
With a 1970s soul-inspired sound that showcases Superfly’s powerful vocals, the brass heard in the intro and elsewhere adds an extra touch of grandeur to the track.
“Hi-Five” is the kind of song that can lift your spirits in an instant, even when you’re feeling down!
In conclusion
We’ve introduced a selection of songs that gently stay by your side and give you strength when your heart is weary and you start to doubt what you’re doing or even yourself. Did any of them resonate with you? We hope the music here becomes your source of strength, helping you regain confidence and face forward again tomorrow. We’re cheering you on!