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 (51–60)
Paper Airplane in the Evening Skymorinaoya
Many of you may know it as the ending theme of the popular anime Hajime no Ippo.
Like the characters in the series who push themselves with unwavering dedication, this straightforward song resonates deeply.
Its gentle vocals are sure to soothe your heart.
exceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros]
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This is the opening theme song for the anime Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray, which sings of the resolve to take a step toward the future while facing one’s glorious past.
Set to [Alexandros]’ signature energetic rock sound, it powerfully conveys a battle with oneself and the challenge of pushing past limits.
Included on the album PROVOKE released in April 2025, the song carries the message: even when things aren’t going well, we want you to accept—and not fear—the act of breaking out of your shell.
That positive spirit is sure to resonate in your heart.
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
It’s one of DREAMS COME TRUE’s signature songs, calling on us to keep challenging ourselves without giving up.
The grand, refreshing sound is striking, and it even feels like it expresses a cloudy heart clearing up.
Even if you fail, it delivers a powerful message that what matters is to try again based on that experience.
It’s a song that conveys a warm cheer, stirring the belief that the next success will come and the small courage to take another step forward.
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
With a driving sense of speed that boosts your energy from the very intro, the song “Kanzen Kankaku Dreamer” (Completely Sensational Dreamer) feels like it will crank the tension way up.
Released in 2010 as ONE OK ROCK’s fourth single, it’s a signature track known not just among their fans but by many others as well.
It’s a rock number that blends English and Japanese lyrics, and even as you slam into walls, it turns frustration into power—making you feel like, “I’m gonna do this!” as you push through those obstacles and challenges.
[Take a Step Forward!!] Songs That Give You Courage, Songs That Make You Try Your Best (61–70)
CYANFurederikku
This piece was written as the theme song for an animated film depicting the youthful passion for making things.
Its driving sound and lyrics that convey a determination to move forward while carrying both hopes and anxieties for the future are striking.
Released in June 2024 and included on the film’s soundtrack, the song features a characteristically Frederic-like light arrangement with crisp, satisfying guitar cutting.
Its message—to keep pushing ahead even while struggling—makes it perfect for times when you want to give it your all.
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.
Shouted SerenadeLiSA
A single packed with a powerful, soul-stirring message.
Released in April 2024 as the opening theme for Season 3 of the anime The Irregular at Magic High School.
LiSA’s legendary voice resonates deeply within us.
While singing about the harsh realities where love and dreams alone aren’t enough, this song boldly expresses the resolve to keep faith in the world and carve out the future with one’s own strength.
It’s a true anthem that gives you the courage to move forward with the one you love, even when life takes unpredictable turns.
If you’re ready to take a new step, this song will gently nudge you onward.