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 confidence (41–50)
Good-bye days -2012 ver.-YUI
A song by singer-songwriter YUI—often praised for her “angelic harp-like voice,” a fragile yet powerful vocal style that has won many fans.
This track is a remake of the song chosen as the theme for the film Midnight Sun (Taiyou no Uta), in which she starred and also handled the music.
Its gentle acoustic guitar tones and wistful melody really resonate.
The overall atmosphere that envelops the piece softly soothes a downcast mood.
When you’re feeling low, let yourself sink into it—you’ll find it gives you the strength to face tomorrow.
Songs to listen to when you're feeling down! Tracks that will boost your confidence (51–60)
HeyPerfume
Nee, whose refrain echoes the title, is irresistibly cute.
It’s a Perfume dance number where the sweet call to a lover blends perfectly with a cool rhythm, released in 2010.
Not only the footwork section, but also the processed vocals there are so fun they’ll have your head bobbing before you know it! It somehow fills you with confidence—can’t you just picture yourself strutting boldly down a runway? When I listen to Nee, I feel like I can do anything.
It’s a stylish power song brimming with that kind of charm!
GoodbyeFujihara Sakura
When you want to reset your mindset, I recommend “Goodbye” by singer-songwriter Sakura Fujiwara.
It’s included on her 2014 indie album “full bloom.” She wrote it around her high school graduation, and the lyrics—packed with feelings like anxiety and anticipation—gently resonate when you’re feeling down.
Her mature, richly nuanced voice is also wonderful.
We all have times when we lose our energy, but in those moments, this song’s “Goodbye” will surely give you the courage to take a step forward.
I think it will stay close to you as you make a new start.
Yo, you there, kid.Takehara Pisutoru
This is a must-listen song for anyone who struggles with self-confidence, and it became a hot topic as the theme song for Sumitomo Life’s new product “1UP.” When there are people around you who seem exceptionally amazing, or when you’ve had experiences of being harshly denied in the past, you might feel small no matter how hard you try.
This song embraces those painful feelings and acknowledges the effort you’re making.
Start by recognizing yourself, don’t worry about what others say, and become the version of yourself you want to be!
Shineieiri reo
When I feel like giving up, the song that gives me strength is Shine by Leo Ieiri, a singer-songwriter from Fukuoka.
It was released in 2012 as her second single.
It’s a powerful number with a message about the importance of staying true to yourself and how keeping your resolve strong will open the way forward.
Leo Ieiri’s compelling, powerful vocals move me, making me feel like I, too, can “shine,” which is the theme of the song.
Its inner strength and straightforward energy give me the courage to take one more step when I’m feeling down.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
This is a WANIMA song that has continued to be loved as an anthem for life.
Its uplifting message and energetic sound blend beautifully, powerfully moving everyone who listens.
While facing painful experiences from the past and uncertainties about the future, the lyrics are filled with the courage and hope to keep looking forward and moving on, resonating with many hearts.
Released in August 2016, this meaningful track also carries the band’s feelings for their hometown of Kumamoto, which was struck by an earthquake.
I wholeheartedly recommend it to those who are trying to move forward despite setbacks and anxieties, and to anyone who wants to express gratitude to someone important.
OutsiderAwesome City Club
When you want to stay true to yourself, this is the Awesome City Club song to play.
Released in July 2015 and included on their second album, “Awesome City Tracks 2,” it features a crisp, upbeat groove with sharp guitar cutting and a stylish, urban interplay between male and female twin vocals.
The song’s theme is the importance of following the path you believe in.
That powerful message reportedly became a major turning point for the band.
It was also chosen as the theme song for Akita Asahi Broadcasting’s “Sata Navi!” and drew considerable attention.
If you listen to it when you’re taking a new step forward or feeling a bit unsure, it just might give you the courage you need.