[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 (11–20)
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
I can’t help but introduce this song as one of my recommended cheer-up anthems, since it was heard so often as a theme song during the 2004 Athens Olympics.
As you’ll notice the moment you listen, its gentle accompaniment and moving lyrics are what make it so appealing, striking a chord with anyone who’s striving hard.
In particular, for those who have been quietly putting in steady effort without anyone knowing, I think it will make you feel as though all your hard work has been affirmed.
If there’s someone around you who’s been working diligently behind the scenes, please cheer them on with this song.
At all times.Makihara Noriyuki
This song is also a long-loved J-POP classic and one of the definitive cheer-up anthems! The phrase in the title, “Donna Toki mo” (“At Any Time/No Matter What”), carries the message of wanting to stay true to yourself even while feeling uncertain.
Noriyuki Makihara’s gentle, soft vocals suit the mood of the song perfectly, and listening to it feels like a kind push on the back.
It’s popular across generations, so it’s a song you can give to anyone.
ultramarineYOASOBI
This song by the hugely popular music duo YOASOBI is an anthem that supports people who immerse themselves in what they love during their youth.
Saying you love what you love and throwing yourself into it wholeheartedly—especially for younger generations—often means facing many inner conflicts.
Even while constantly questioning themselves—‘Is this really okay?’—and battling anxiety, they keep trying over and over again.
This song is recommended for times when you want to cheer on someone like that.
YOASOBI is known for creating songs based on novels, and the source for this track is a story text titled “Aoi wo Mikata ni” (With Blue on My Side).
It features a young person aiming to become a painter, and the lyrics of the song also use painting as a central motif.
It’s okay.BLUE ENCOUNT
A signature song by BLUE ENCOUNT, a rock band gaining major attention for their up-tempo, catchy melodies.
With lyrics that cheer you on—“I’ve worked this hard, so no matter what others say, I’ll be fine”—it’s sure to give listeners a supportive push.
DiamondBUMP OF CHICKEN
Although it’s considered one of the less commercially successful songs released after their major-label debut, it has garnered steadfast support for its powerful message.
For those who are doing their best but not seeing results, I’d love for you to listen and reignite your inner strength.
The lyrics are excellent as well, likening one’s irreplaceable existence to a precious diamond.
If you struggle with self-affirmation and catch yourself thinking, “It doesn’t matter whether I’m here or not,” this is a must-listen!
lamplightVaundy
When you feel anxiety and pressure in your daily studies, Vaundy’s music gently stays by your side.
Showcasing his talent from songwriting and composing to video production, this standout track appears on his first album, “strobo,” released in May 2020, and gained attention as the theme song for the drama “Tokyo Love Story.” Its structure—building heat gradually from a quiet opening—mirrors the image of exam-takers who, despite uncertainty, keep moving toward the future.
In 2023, it was also featured in NTT Docomo’s motivational film for exam students, becoming known as an anthem that supports those who are working hard.
Like a light of hope that shines on anxious nights, it’s a song we want exam-takers to hear—one that warms your heart and gives you courage.
[For those who strive] Encouraging cheer songs (21–30)
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
Released in 2005, this is one of DREAMS COME TRUE’s signature songs and a staple that always gets featured when people introduce cheer-up anthems.
The chorus, where the word “Nando demo” (Again and again) repeats—just like in the title—really sticks with you, and when you feel like giving up, listening to this song makes you feel like you can push a little harder.
If someone around you has been working hard but is worried because things aren’t going their way, send them this song to encourage them.
It will help them feel positive—like, “Maybe the next try will be the one that works!!”