[For those who strive] An encouraging cheer song
I keep working hard every day toward my goal, but the results just aren’t coming…
Do you or anyone around you ever struggle with that feeling?
When things don’t go the way you want despite your best efforts, it’s really tough and can wear you down.
At times like that, how about cheering someone up with a motivational song?
In this article, I’ll introduce lots of powerful tracks that stand by those who are doing their best and lift them up!
I’ve picked songs packed with messages that feel like they’re being sung just for you, so you’re sure to find the perfect one!
Here’s hoping the day comes when the efforts of everyone who’s working hard are rewarded.
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[For Those Who Strive] Encouraging Cheer Songs (91–100)
rainbowAqua Timez
This is the sixth single by Aqua Timez, a five-member rap-rock band that sadly disbanded in 2018.
It’s one of their signature songs, also famous as the theme for the TV drama Gokusen.
From the very beginning, the powerful, encouraging lyrics deliver a message straight to your heart: precisely because we face hard times, the future we reach after overcoming them will be bright.
The catchy, memorable keyboard tones, the tight rhythm augmented with claps that makes it easy to groove to, and the infectious melody together create a fresh, energetic atmosphere that makes you want to sing along without thinking.
It’s a refreshingly uplifting number you’ll want to listen to when you’re striving toward a goal or feeling down.
Walkin’FISHMANS
It sings, in a nonchalant, gently humorous voice, about spending a day off with your shoulders relaxed—just walking and walking, then resting on a bench or stone steps when you get tired.
Included on the album “Neo Yankees’ Holiday,” it’s a beloved Fishmans classic with a breezy, humming lightness that feels wonderfully comfortable.
SundayJITTERIN’JINN
It’s a fun song that briskly sings, day by day, the feelings of a girl spending the week looking forward to a weekend date.
Formed in the late ’80s, JITTERIN’JINN won the “King” title on the audition show Ikasu Band Tengoku.
Their sound still feels fresh today.
Listening to the mounting excitement toward the weekend really fires you up.
I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā
This is one of Sambomaster’s signature songs, packed with passionate, powerful messages of encouragement.
The lyrics resonate especially when you’re on the verge of giving up, calling on you to keep looking forward.
Released in February 2010, it has supported many people, being featured in a Nissan commercial and as a TV drama theme song.
It’s recommended for those standing at the starting line of a new chapter in life or working hard toward their dreams.
It’s a steadfast anthem of support that continues to be loved for giving listeners courage every time they hear it.
The North Wind and the Sunhaatobazaaru
The taut, steely husky voice is pleasing to the ear.
It encourages me with a wild yet pure spirit, like roaming the wilderness with just a small backpack.
The slightly melancholic keyboard melody also seeps into a heart that’s tried its best and grown a little weary…
The daily frothmori wa ikite iru
A natural sonic world that makes you want to relax and lie down in a meadow.
When you’re wound too tight and leaning too far forward, it’s a gentle song that pats you on the back and cheers you on.
Included on the album of the same name as the band, “The Trees Are Alive.” The black-and-white photo of a Ferris wheel used in the album artwork syncs beautifully with the atmosphere of their music and is truly lovely.
to clear up (weather)Yorushika
This piece expresses wavering thoughts and shifting emotions through scenes of rain and sunshine.
Amid Yorushika’s delicate musical sensibilities, the interplay of synthesizer and guitar vividly portrays a state of mind where anxiety and hope intersect.
Released in January 2024, it was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone standing at a crossroads in life, unsure of the path ahead.
With its gently resonant melody, it will give you the courage to take a new step forward.