For everyone who just can’t get motivated, who’s stuck in their thoughts after a shock, or feeling down after making a mistake at work—we’ve put together a long list of “encouragement songs” to lift you up.
We’re introducing timeless, heart-touching classics—both new and old—to support all of you giving your best every day.
Watch the MVs while you listen, or pop in your earphones and let the music give you a solid boost!
Use these to recharge your heart and power up.
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Encouragement songs: Timeless tracks that resonate with the heart, recommended popular songs (1–10)
marching bandASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Released in 2011, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s 16th single “Marching Band” may be familiar to many since it was also used in a commercial.
The song begins with lyrics that calmly speak to the heart, drawing you in, then builds toward the chorus with a burst of light.
When our days get busy, we end up worrying and carrying a hazy weight in our hearts—but this encouraging song makes you feel that it’s okay to worry, that it’s okay to be the way you are.
LOSERYonezu Kenshi
This is a song that was featured in a Honda commercial.
It’s an uptempo tune overflowing with Kenshi Yonezu’s signature style.
The more you listen, the more it grows on you, doesn’t it? It’s quite different from a classic pep song, but I feel like there’s a hidden message of “hang in there” woven into it.
This is exactly the world of Kenshi Yonezu.
As a personSUPER BEAVER
SUPER BEAVER, whose lyrics give courage and energy and are loved across generations.
This song, Hito to Shite (As a Person), is included on their fifth album, 27, released in 2016.
While SUPER BEAVER has many fast-paced tracks, this one is a gentle, subdued number that still carries a powerful punch.
When you’re feeling a bit down, you sometimes end up remembering your cringey past or old failures and sink even deeper, right? Even though you don’t want to recall them, they come back vividly… This is a reassuring song that embraces those feelings completely and tells you, “It’s okay.”
parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism, a four-piece piano pop band whose momentum shows no sign of slowing down.
This song was written specifically for a Calpis Water commercial, and its clear, crystalline vocals make it a refreshingly perfect fit.
While Higedan is strongly associated with love songs, this track feels like facing oneself—almost like a dialogue within the heart—making it a great recommendation for anyone struggling with something or looking to overcome a challenge.
When you’re starting something new or arriving in unfamiliar territory, the anxiety can be overwhelming, right? This is an upbeat, empowering song that turns those nerves into excitement.
Rain, then Sunshine Hallelujahyuzu
A song that likens life to ever-changing weather.
In a long life, sudden misfortunes can bring you down and move you to tears, but just like the weather, thinking that good things will come again someday helps you stay positive.
It’s a gentle song that affirms you in every moment—on rainy days, on sunny days, and anytime in between.
CHARMWANIMA
WANIMA is a three-piece band with hard-hitting, punchy, message-driven songs that are popular across generations.
Their track “CHARM,” a kind of “synonym for feel-good songs,” is an uplifting anthem that pulls your spirits back up when you’re feeling low.
It also carries a slightly bittersweet flavor that evokes hometown memories and youthful days, making it a perfect song to send to a friend who needs a boost.
May this song give you power, lift your spirits, and help you face forward and keep going.
Freefom10-FEET
This song, included on their third album “4REST,” released in 2005, is a fan favorite that sends the crowd’s energy soaring at live shows.
It’s an upbeat track that blends English and Japanese lyrics, but many fans say it’s the Japanese lines that truly grab their hearts.
While lifting your spirits, it’s also a song that helps heal emotional wounds and worries.
With simple words, it’s a number that helps you reaffirm your feelings.