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 harder (111–120)
StandardASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
A song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION that straightforwardly expresses the energy of simply moving forward.
The powerful band sound, reminiscent of American rock, is striking and conveys a sense of rising excitement.
The lyrics, like a story with a girl as the protagonist, are unique and convey the importance of believing in yourself.
It’s an energetic track that combines heft with lightness, lifting your spirits and encouraging a positive outlook.
Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez
An epic ballad by Aqua Timez that portrays deep affection and expresses one’s strong feelings without embellishment.
With acoustic guitar, piano, and strings leaving a striking impression, the song conveys a sense of feelings growing larger and a bright, uplifting image.
The lyrics depict not only love that grows stronger over time but also the importance of expressing one’s feelings.
It carries a warm message that gently accompanies a fear of failure and gives the courage to take a step forward.
ONEB’z
Among B’z fans, many would probably say this song is number one.
It’s one of B’z’s signature ballads—a tender, moving track that wraps you up and gives you the strength to rise again and again.
You can really feel the powerful message that no one is ever alone.
AuroraBUMP OF CHICKEN
Released digitally in 2019, the song “Aurora” was written as the theme for the drama The Good Wife, starring Takako Tokiwa.
With lyrics that tie into the show’s content, it’s a track that explores, touches on, and squarely faces the justice and convictions within oneself.
It’s quintessential BUMP: gentle yet uplifting, a song that puts the brakes on feelings of discouragement and the urge to run away.
Walk with DreamsDragon Ash
When people hear Dragon Ash, many probably imagine intense mixture rock numbers, but their rock ballads like this one are also truly wonderful.
The charm of their ballads lies not only in the beauty of the music, but also in the lyrics that stay close to your heart.
From the lyrics of this song, you can feel a message like: “Chase your dreams and hopes, and keep running in your own way.” When you’re worried about how others see you, or too anxious about success to take the first step, this song is sure to give you courage!
The strength to keep livingGLAY
A straightforward song by GLAY, the rock band from Hakodate, Hokkaido.
It might be an anthem that gives you a push to keep doing your best from tomorrow on.
Released around the time of a major event, it became a classic that strongly supported fans during natural disasters.
To the futureKiroro
This song is a hit by Kiroro.
It’s also popular as a graduation song, and since it’s a calm ballad, give it a listen when you want to enjoy music quietly.
It’s sure to lift your spirits as an encouraging, uplifting song.