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 and Keep You Going (41–50)
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu
From the title alone, this song overflows with happiness and lifts you up.
When Takahashi Yu’s gentle yet powerful voice sings “Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Good Day,” it makes you feel like something good is bound to happen, doesn’t it? Even if something unpleasant happens, you can believe that something just as good will come your way.
It’s a song I’d love anyone working hard every day to hear—a track that feels like it carries happiness with it.
Depending on how you look at things, anything can feel happy; it makes you think, maybe I’ll try to see things a bit more positively.
glareWANIMA
An anthem that gives courage to everyone standing at a crossroads in life.
WANIMA’s powerful rock sound and vocals carrying a fiery message push you to take a step toward your dreams and ideals.
Conveying the resolve to move toward the future, the courage to reach for the light, and the determination to face the trials you must overcome, this passionate song was released as a WANIMA single in April 2022 and was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Nanba MG5.” The ultimate hype-up song to boost your spirits before an important match or decisive moment.
When you’re unsure of the path forward or find yourself halted before a towering wall, listening to this song will surely give you the strength to take a new step.
FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism is a four-piece band that has performed on NHK’s Kohaku Uta Gassen.
Their approachable, pop-leaning sound has surely captivated everyone.
“Shukumei” is a track released in 2019.
It was chosen as the theme song for the documentary program Nettou Koshien, which covers the National High School Baseball Championship.
As a song that colored the world of sports, the surge of power from the intro is extraordinary.
It empathizes with the conflicts in your heart while giving you a strong push forward.
So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster
This song by Little Glee Monster is their eighth single, released in 2017.
I think everyone has moments when they feel overwhelmed by negative energy—when you’re trying your best but not seeing results and don’t know what to do with those feelings.
This song really resonates with people who are doing their best in times like that; it’s packed with both the hazy emotions in your heart and the elements that help you overcome them.
It makes you feel like, starting tomorrow, you can face forward again—like you can try just a little harder.
Footsteps ~ Be StrongMr.Children
Mr.Children is a four-piece rock band that has become a monster act everyone knows in the J-POP scene.
Their 35th single, Footsteps ~Be Strong, used as the theme song for the film Nobunaga Concerto, is a powerful ballad that conveys a passionate message.
Its lyrics encourage and support hearts worn out from trying too hard, giving us the courage to stand up again and pursue our dreams.
It’s an emotional number whose vocals, gentle yet strong, stir the spirit.
Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie
Namie Amuro, who recently announced her retirement, has been a leading artist representing Japan since her debut.
The concept of the music video is “a song of encouragement for those who keep moving forward.” It’s exactly the kind of track you want to listen to when you’re feeling down.
Some people are experiencing ‘Amuro loss,’ and I’m one of them.
SUNHoshino Gen
Singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino is also a popular artist as an actor, known for his diverse performances ranging from comedy to human drama.
“SUN” is a track released in 2015—many of you might recognize its catchy chorus.
Its rhythmic sound will have your body moving.
There’s little focus on hardship or suffering; instead, an uplifting positivity that urges you to look forward takes center stage.
It’ll probably make your worries feel trivial.
If you’re going to do it, charge ahead and have fun.