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 (21–30)
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With its comfortable rhythm and universally pleasant voice, this song brings a gentle feeling.
It’s one of those beloved tunes that people of all ages sing at karaoke.
While the lyrics can be read as a story about a man and woman who chose to part ways, I feel a message about moving forward positively on the road ahead.
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
It’s one of Sukima Switch’s signature songs, expressing the drive to keep moving toward the future and the determination not to give up even after failure.
Centered on the refreshing tones of acoustic guitar and piano, the addition of brass and strings emphasizes a bright, uplifting atmosphere.
The song conveys a message of recalling the boyhood days when we faced everything with all our might whenever failure makes us feel like giving in, and of summoning the strength to move forward.
With a cheerful vocal delivery that evokes the image of singing with a smile, it’s a track that clears your mind and rekindles the power to take that first step.
Our Starting LineHIPPY
This is an uplifting support song by HIPPY that delivers heartwarming vocals about the friendships of youth and the passion for pursuing goals.
It gently conveys the importance of bonds with friends and working hard toward your ambitions, while giving you the courage and hope to take a new step in life.
Released in August 2024, it was selected as the official support song for the 2025 National High School Comprehensive Sports Tournament.
Created together with high school students in Hiroshima Prefecture, the song is infused with the energy and dreams of young people.
It’s a track we hope everyone will listen to—not only those starting a new chapter, but anyone striving toward an important goal.
When you’re taking a step toward your dream or feeling anxious about a challenge, it will surely give you a push forward.
Happinessarashi
A poppy track by Arashi, the hugely popular idol group from Johnny & Associates.
With straightforward lyrics, it’s a bright song that, just like the title promises, is sure to make you happy.
Be sure to give it a listen while paying attention to the cute, refreshing choreography.
Good Luck!SixTONES
This is a cheer song written for the drama “Saisho wa Paa,” starring Jesse from SixTONES.
Released in November 2022, it might be the poppiest and freshest-sounding track in SixTONES’ history.
It carries a straightforward message to everyone chasing their dreams: keep moving forward just as you are.
With the songwriter having deeply studied the group while creating the piece, it radiates a power that lifts your spirits just by listening.
It’s a song that will surely give you strength when you want to take on a challenge or when you’re feeling a little low.
white noiseOfisharu Higedan Dism
A song by Official HIGE DANDism that evokes the freshness of a drive and the strength to step forward.
While grounded in a heavy, straightforward band sound, the keyboard tones that chime in for emphasis also seem to convey emotional instability.
It was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc, and the depiction of mustering courage in the lyrics also evokes the story of the series.
The determination to shake off anxiety and move forward, coupled with a powerful sound that underscores it, makes this a track that feels like it can energize the hearts of its listeners.
Make It Out AliveONE OK ROCK
ONE OK ROCK is a four-piece rock band whose commanding, rock-solid vocals and modern rock sound—while rooted in old-school traditions—have earned them high praise both in Japan and overseas.
Their 11th digital-only single, “Make It Out Alive,” chosen as a tie-in track for the smartphone app Monster Hunter Now, opens with powerful vocals and a four-on-the-floor beat that evokes a sense of forward momentum.
Its heavy rock sound blasts away the morning blues and amps you up for your commute to work or school.
With cool English lyrics that deliver a message of pushing forward without giving up, it’s a rock tune that gives you the courage to rise again.
