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 to these when you're feeling down! Songs that will boost your confidence (21–30)
Tomorrow, again[Alexandros]
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This song powerfully conveys their resolve to stick to their own path no matter what anyone says, and the importance of believing in yourself.
The determination you can feel behind vocalist Yohei Kawakami’s sweet voice gives courage to those who are losing confidence and stays by their side.
It’s a savior for times when your heart feels close to breaking.
Dear you, somedayKankaku Pierrot
This song was chosen as the theme for the drama “Yutori Desu ga Nani ka,” and it became a hot topic.
It’s a track by the Osaka-born rock band Kankaku Piero, included on their 2015 mini-album “Anata no Seigi, Tsukurimasu.” The repeating guitar phrase really sticks in your ears.
And the emotionally charged lyrics feel as if they speak to the depths of the human heart, stirring something inside.
I think it’s a solid piece of music that can become one of the pillars supporting your sense of self.
Songs to Play When You’re Feeling Down: Tracks That Boost Your Self-Confidence (31–40)
EccentricKeyakizaka46
Keyakizaka46’s “Eccentric” turns a calm inner cry into lyrics that pierce the hearts of young people who feel down for no particular reason in their daily lives.
It peaked at No.
12 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart.
Because it’s sung by idols, the message hits even harder, and it can feel like a savior not only to their peers but also to anyone struggling with interpersonal relationships in society.
By provocatively declaring, “You don’t need to kill your individuality or dye yourself the same color as everyone else,” this song helps restore confidence in yourself.
Windy DayELLEGARDEN
A four-piece rock band ELLEGARDEN’s track that grips listeners with its high-speed intensity and pop-infused melodies.
Its simple, straightforward rock sound and powerful, catchy hooks are sure to lift your spirits.
Many people may feel rescued by lyrics that stand beside those who struggle to show vulnerability, acknowledging that no one can be upbeat all the time.
With words that make you feel understood and clear away the heaviness in your heart, this is a power song we hope will reach those who tend to bear their worries alone.
It’s okaywacci
Released in 2015, wacci’s “Daijoubu” (“It’s Okay”) was also the theme song for the drama “37.5°C no Namida,” starring Misako Renbutsu.
As the title suggests, it’s a gentle song that feels like someone softly patting your shoulder and telling you, “It’s okay.” It’s a track I especially want people to hear who work hard every day yet struggle to be recognized, who feel misunderstood or face unfairness.
Listening to it gives you the confidence to think, “Tomorrow will surely be okay.”
Wake up!AAA
When you’re feeling down, just hit play on an energetic anthem! This track by the performance group AAA was released in 2014 as their 41st single.
It was chosen as the opening theme for the national hit anime One Piece and became a success.
The upbeat sound alone conjures images of the deep blue ocean and the wide-open sky.
The positive lyrics—Let’s set out toward our dreams!—perfectly embody the world of One Piece.
It’s an uplifting, high-energy tune that powers you forward into tomorrow.
aruku aroundSakanakushon
When you’re feeling lost or your spirits sink for no reason, this song seems to tell you, “Don’t stop! Keep walking and find the answer for yourself!” It’s surely a message to break out of the small world inside you.
It’s an inspiring song that fills you with hope.
The melody line, which feels as if it travels back in time, gently tugs at the heart.