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 Feel You Can Do It (11–20)
It’s fine.Urufuruzu
When you’re struggling or feeling down, you tend to overthink and nothing else really registers, right? But this song, “Eenenn,” is very simple—and yet it’s incredibly powerful, sinking straight into your heart and mind.
It’s perfect for those moments when you want to encourage someone but you’re afraid you’ll fumble it, or you don’t know what to say—just send it quietly.
It’s a track that makes you feel a big-hearted embrace that accepts even the parts of yourself you think are no good, all of it, just as you are.
Lionberii guddoman
This song has captured the hearts of many as an anthem filled with courage and hope.
Released by Berry Goodman in 2016, it powerfully emphasizes the importance of continuing to take on challenges without fear of failure.
The repeated lyric “Let’s try again!” gives listeners courage and the strength to move forward.
In January 2018, it ranked 20th on Music Station’s “J-POP Ranking That Fires Up High School Students Devoting Their Youth to Club Activities,” drawing significant attention.
It’s a must-listen for anyone striving toward a dream, trying to overcome setbacks, or eager to take on something new.
AM11:00HY
This is a song by HY, a mixture band from Okinawa, that beautifully portrays the precious moments in life.
Included on the album Street Story, the track sings of the value of time spent with a loved one, kindling a warm light in the listener’s heart.
Released in April 2003, the album achieved the remarkable feat of becoming HY’s first number one on the Oricon charts.
Written and composed by drummer Shun Naka, the song is said to have been born from a moment in his everyday life.
It’s a piece we especially recommend to those struggling with relationships or hesitating to take a new step forward.
Why not listen to this song and awaken the courage sleeping in your heart?
Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK
A perfect song for recharging your heart and imagining a bright future.
Everyone has had times when things were tough and they grew timid.
So what separates those who go on to succeed at what they want from those who fade away? As the song says, it’s refusing to make excuses and run from reality.
Failures and embarrassments alike will become invaluable experiences for your future, so when times are hard, try to see them positively as assets for what lies ahead.
OrangeSPYAIR
A heartwarming song themed around encounters, bonds, and farewells within limited time.
Included on the EP “Orange,” released in February 2024, it was chosen as the theme song for the film Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle.
It instills the courage to keep moving forward with big dreams on a small back, and the hope of being reunited with those we’ve parted from.
This marks SPYAIR’s fourth collaboration with the Haikyu!! series.
The lyrics weave together phrases from past songs and new lines that pair with them, expressing gratitude for the journey so far and determination for the future.
It’s a song for anyone striving toward their dreams or who has experienced a farewell with someone dear.
Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio
One of Tamio Okuda’s signature works themed around freedom and adventure, this song captures the exhilarating feeling of breaking free from the constraints of everyday life.
It evokes the sensation of racing through vast landscapes and celebrates the appeal of traveling unbound by calendars or destinations, stirring listeners’ longing for freedom.
Released in June 1996, it reached No.
4 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It was also featured in commercials for Nissan and Sanyo, earning widespread support across different audiences.
It’s a song I especially recommend to those about to take a new step forward or feeling a bit stifled by daily life.
[Take the First Step!!] Songs That Give You Courage, Songs That Make You Try Your Best (21–30)
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
A captivating track featuring a bright pop-rock sound filled with positivity and confidence.
Released by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE in July 2015, this song is packed with youthful, energetic sound and a message brimming with hope.
Its exhilarating guitar riffs and catchy melodies encourage the pursuit of happiness and the courage to take new steps forward.
Chosen for Kao Merit’s commercial and as the theme song for Fuji TV’s show “Cho Hamaru! Bakusho Chara Parade,” it captured the hearts of many listeners.
It’s an uplifting anthem perfect for moments when you want to reflect on yourself or resolve to take on a new challenge.