Take the first step!! Songs that give you courage, songs that make you persevere when you listen
When it comes to work, study, relationships, or love, sometimes you just can’t find the courage to take that first step.
Many of us struggle to be proactive because past failures and bitter experiences come flooding back.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that will fill you with courage just by listening to them.
We’ve gathered tracks that sing about a variety of situations, so you’re sure to find one that fits exactly where you are right now.
When the moment matters, may your favorite music give you strength.
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Take the First Step!! Songs That Give You Courage, Songs That Make You Try Your Best (71–80)
fightYUI
YUI, who was active as a solo singer until 2012, is now performing as yui in the rock band FLOWER FLOWER.
Her 2012 release “fight” is a song that gently cheers you on.
It was selected as the required piece for the Junior High Division of the All-Japan School Music Competition.
With a sound that feels somehow nostalgic, the song conveys kindness and hope.
It sings about the importance of accepting harsh realities while never sparing effort.
Perhaps striving continuously is a destiny for humans.
Yet hardship always comes with it.
That’s why we should receive encouragement from “fight.”
Dear you, somedayKankaku Pierrot
Kankaku Piero shot into the spotlight with their song that became the theme for the 2016 drama “We’re Millennials.
Got a Problem?” It’s one of their signature tracks.
As the title “Dear You, Someday” suggests, the lyrics speak to a past self, overlaying what the present self is doing.
It’s a song I’d recommend to anyone who’s starting to forget the dreams they once had.
Flower of the heartOAU
While many songs encourage you directly with messages like “Do your best” or “Don’t give up,” most of the lyrics in this song are about nature—sky, mountains, sea, and rain.
If you listen with your eyes closed, it feels like a vast wilderness unfolds before you.
Thinking about such great nature makes my own worries seem so small.
Take the First Step!! Songs That Give You Courage, Songs That Make You Try Your Best (81–90)
As many times as you likeCrystal Kay
This is a hit song by the popular female artist Crystal Kay.
It also gained popularity for being featured as an insert song in the drama “Otona Joshi,” starring Ryoko Shinohara.
When you look back on your life, there may be many parts that don’t match your ideals.
Isn’t this the kind of uplifting song you’d want to listen to at such times?
BelieveGReeeeN
It is a cheer song that gently gives a push to those walking toward their dreams.
It sings of the strength to believe in oneself and the importance of not giving up, offering the courage to keep taking on challenges.
The refreshing melodies and powerful vocals woven by GReeeeN resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in February 2015, the song was selected as the campaign song for the Japanese Red Cross Society’s “20-Year-Old Blood Donation, FY2015” campaign, and it drew major attention when figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu appeared in the advertisements.
It is also included on the albums “C, D desu to!?” and “En,” serving as a source of support for those striving toward their goals or about to take a new step forward.
Dear, boyHump Back
A warm, encouraging song that stands beside anyone standing at a crossroads in life.
Its memorable blend of a gentle melody and a powerful band sound tenderly embraces the anxieties and doubts of chasing a dream, as well as the feelings of those on the verge of giving up.
Released as Hump Back’s major-label debut in June 2018, the track was featured as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Buzz Rhythm 02” and as the commercial song for the Shinken Zemi High School Course.
It was also chosen as the theme song for the Kumamoto Tournament of the National High School Baseball Championship, capturing the hearts of many young people.
When you want to strive toward your dreams but can’t quite find the courage to take that first step, this is the song to listen to.
It assures you that detours are never in vain, and that every experience will surely become a source of strength.
flying boatKing Gnu
It’s a song that stays close to your heart and gives you a powerful push forward.
It opens with the line, “Don’t tremble in fear of nothing but what’s ‘right,’” urging the importance of breaking free from society’s restraints and living freely.
King Gnu’s signature, distinctive sound and Satoru Iguchi’s vocals enhance the song’s appeal.
Released in August 2019, it drew attention as an ANA commercial song, and its innovative drone-driven music video also turned heads.
It’s a perfect track for anyone about to take on a new challenge or hoping to reclaim their true self.
Listen to this piece, and you’re sure to feel your courage rising.