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

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.

indigoSukima Suichi

Indigo Sukima Switch

The song “Indigo,” which appears first on their third original album Sunset Calm Blend, seems to be a particularly cherished piece that reportedly went through ten rewrites.

There’s even an anecdote that, precisely because of all those revisions, it deeply moved the production staff who heard it.

RomaneFujifaburikku

Fujifabric – Romance (copy 3)

This is a song I want you to listen to when you’ve overthought so many things that you can’t even make sense of yourself anymore.

Even if you get bold and try to act tough, you’ll ultimately realize that being honest is best.

It might be a slightly unconventional Fujifabric-style cheer song.