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 will boost your self-confidence (11–20)
Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi
When you listen to Hiroji Miyamoto’s singing voice, you can’t help but feel energized, right? His lyrics feel like his very character is giving you a push on the back, and they make you think, “I can’t keep brooding!” I bet there are a lot of men who’ve been saved by this song.
StoryAI
“Story,” one of AI’s signature songs, carries the message of cherishing every single moment of life.
With its strong, uplifting message, the song gently frees you from a dark, lonely space and offers words of encouragement.
When you realize “I’m not alone” and “There are others who feel the same,” doesn’t your mood naturally lift? It’s a song that makes you feel, “I’ll give it another try.” AI’s husky vocals pair perfectly with the sound, creating a ballad that quietly seeps into your heart.
The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo
A debut song that draws you into her world.
For girls who’ve lost confidence in love, it’s an empowering track.
The old-fashioned lyrics and polite phrasing that Japanese women favor make her inner strength stand out even more.
This is probably where her charisma lies.
The song teaches you what truly matters and helps you regain confidence in yourself.
Dear, boyHump Back
Just by listening, you’ll feel the energy to start over from scratch—an intense guitar-rock number.
It’s a track by the girls’ band Hump Back from Higashi-Osaka, released in 2018 as their major-label debut single.
The song has a driving tempo, feels tight and cohesive, and is easy to listen to.
Vocalist Momoko Hayashi’s straightforward, powerful voice really stands out.
When you’re down because you haven’t reached your goal, or when you feel like giving up on your dream, this song will give you courage.
Believe in yourselfAbe Mao
If you want to be confident, don’t choose the easy path.
That’s the message in Mao Abe’s song “Believe in yourself.” We often hear the phrase “believe in yourself,” but I’m sure it really means “believe in everything you’ve done up to now.” So if you don’t go easy on yourself, confidence will naturally follow.
When you feel like you’re about to lose to yourself, give this song a listen! It was also used as the opening theme for the NHK E-TV anime Baby Steps.
waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze
Fujii Kaze’s new song was released in March 2024 as the theme song for the film “My Girlfriend Comes in April.” The lyrics, which depict life’s changes and growth as well as the complexity of love, resonate deeply with listeners.
They express an attitude of moving beyond both bright and dark skies, and the swelling emotions that come from mutually letting go, portraying a love that offers everything even when one has nothing.
The song encourages us to reconsider the complexity of human relationships, how we respond to change in life, and above all the depth and meaning of love.
It is not merely a love song, but a story about insights that enrich life, personal growth, and a journey in search of inner fulfillment.
Listen to these when you're feeling down! Songs that will boost your confidence (21–30)
Spot the differenceSuda Masaki
A song written and composed by the popular singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, performed by Masaki Suda, who is active as both an actor and a singer.
The song celebrates the joy of having met someone precious precisely because you chose a future that wasn’t the “correct” one.
When we can’t stay on the track we envisioned, it’s easy to feel down or lose confidence, but listening to this track can spark a sense of new possibilities and help a wavering heart regain its strength.
If you keep going without giving up, you might be surprised at how happiness finds its way to you!