Encouraging songs: timeless masterpieces that resonate with the heart, recommended popular tracks

Workin’ HardFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Workin’ Hard（Official Video）

Singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze has drawn major attention with several of his releases, including songs featured in car commercials.

In 2023, he created this track as the theme song for the Basketball World Cup.

The lyrics, inspired by his own experience on a school basketball team and by watching games, carry the message that “results aren’t everything—there’s beauty in striving and giving your all.” While some felt that Fujii’s characteristically stylish sound wasn’t suited to a sports theme song, this track can be considered a must-listen: a new kind of anthem that encourages not only athletes but anyone working hard toward their goals.

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FlowerFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Hana (Official Video)

This is a song by Fujii Kaze that portrays the transience and preciousness of life with beautiful, delicate expression.

It was written in October 2023 as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Thursday drama “The Most Favorite Flower.” The song carries a message of believing in your inner worth and seeking your essential radiance.

In the music video, filmed in the Australian desert, universal themes such as life and death and rebirth are symbolically depicted, leaving a deep impression.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you feel you’re losing your way or standing at a crossroads in life.

When the wind blows, loveChatmonchy

Chatmonchy “Kaze Fukeba Koi” Music Video

Although it’s a love song, the refreshing melody and the empowering chorus give me energy.

The lyrics encourage people to honestly acknowledge one another and affirm living true to yourself, and I want people who’ve lost their sense of self or who worry too much about others to hear it.

guidanceNoGoD

NoGoD – Guidance Shirube (Official Music Video)

A song by the visual kei heavy metal band NoGoD that teaches the importance of staying true to the path you believe in.

Built on a solid HR/HM foundation, its uncompromising sound seems to reflect the feelings of freshmen stepping into a new realm.

Included on the album “Gokusai-shiki,” released in February 2009, it inspires listeners to believe in their potential and find the courage to dive into new environments.

Perfect for the beginning of a challenge, this work is brimming with an impulse that moves anyone’s heart.

Recommended for those about to leap into a new setting or those who feel they might be losing their way.

Let’s dabadaPolysics

Polysics Let’s Daba Daba Live At Shibuya

The intro is used so often on TV shows and the like that it might make you feel like you’ve heard it somewhere before.

Most of the song is just a repetition of “Let’s” and “daba-daba,” but if you listen without thinking, it’s a bright, mysteriously uplifting tune.

migratory bird[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

This song is striking for its grand, atmospheric guitar and standout high-pitched vocals.

As one of [Alexandros]’s signature tracks, it was released in June 2015.

It also served as the theme song for the film “Akegarasu” and is very popular at karaoke.

While it carries a vibe that makes you feel like you could fly off like a “migratory bird,” its breezy, catchy melody is pleasing, and the drum rhythms are lively.

The positive lyrics seem to give you the courage to take a step forward, making it perfect to listen to at the start of the day.

Through this track, you can fully experience the appeal of [Alexandros].

Bridge of Gloryyuzu

Yuzu - Eikou no Kakihashi (Glory Bridge)

In keeping with the custom of taking yuzu baths on the winter solstice, Yuzu holds a free concert every year on December 22 called the “Winter Solstice Live.” It’s surprising that recording and filming are allowed, and there’s also the fun of a surprise since the venue remains a secret until the morning of the day.