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)
Windy DayELLEGARDEN
Among ELLEGARDEN’s songs, “Kaze no Hi” is one of the few with Japanese lyrics.
At concerts, you’ll often see people singing it at the top of their lungs, sometimes even in tears.
We tend to think of a headwind as something to confront, but this song seems to say that, at times, it’s okay to be blown along by the wind—to be carried or swept away.
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.
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI, a band that has made a strong mark on Japan’s music scene, including winning the Japan Record Award, wrote Highest Point as the opening theme for the anime One Piece.
The song ties in with the anime’s story, and its lyrics portray a protagonist who keeps growing without being defeated by powerful enemies or adversity.
It’s an energizing track even on its own, but knowing the anime’s story may move you even more.
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.
swim04 Limited Sazabys
This is a song by a band hugely popular especially among rock kids, commonly known as Four Limi.
The band is characterized by vocalist GEN’s androgynous high-tone voice, and their skills are impeccable—seriously cool! I think their youthful, straightforward message will give you courage.
Isn’t it love?THE Inazuma Sentai
A masculine band from Osaka Prefecture, commonly known as Ina-Sen, delivers a powerful cheer song.
The vocalist’s strong, clearly enunciated voice draws you in, and when you listen to the lyrics, it’s truly moving.
It’s a song full of charm that lightens both the good and the bad with the simple phrase, “Isn’t it love?”
together; along with; bothWANIMA
When it comes to songs that lift you up and give you energy, there’s no band more fitting than WANIMA.
Their track “Tomoni” is one that leaves you feeling refreshed and clear-headed by the end, even if you started out feeling down.
It’s a must-have anthem for anyone pushing through tough times—its message makes you believe that a bright future awaits precisely because you’re working so hard now.
Upbeat, breezy, and guaranteed to boost your spirits, it’s a number that makes you think, “I’ll give it my all again tomorrow.”