A song that encourages you just by listening
Do you listen to music when you’re feeling down or want to cheer yourself up?
If you love music, you’ve probably thought, “I want to listen to a wonderful song that lifts me up.”
In this article, I’ll introduce songs that stay close to your heart and gently encourage you.
Just by listening, you may start to feel a little better, or find yourself pushed forward by the messages in the lyrics.
I hope this helps lighten your heavy heart, even just a little.
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Songs that encourage you just by listening (1–10)
We areONE OK ROCK
It’s a quintessential ONE OK ROCK song that layers multiple sounds and blends Japanese and English.
Unlike the uptempo tracks you might associate with ONE OK ROCK, it’s relaxed yet brimming with a force that steadily pushes in on you.
Even if you don’t understand English, the title shouted in the chorus sticks in your ears and makes you want to shout along—an irresistibly captivating track.
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu
Sung over a bright, lightly strummed band sound, this is a song that looks straight ahead with unbounded positivity.
I hope you’ll give it a listen whenever you’re feeling down.
With no evidence at all, it shouts that tomorrow will be a good day—and it’s sure to become a song that gives you a push forward.
Funny Bunnythe pillows
The pillows’ “Funny Bunny” is a classic that has been covered by many artists.
Its lyrics are very profound, and the B-melody in particular can be interpreted in various ways depending on how you think about it.
Those deep lyrics might resonate with your downcast feelings in some way.
Songs That Encourage You Just by Listening (11–20)
YELLikimonogakari
It begins with a quiet piano, and just hearing the intro melody might make many think it’s a lonely ballad.
However, as the title suggests, it’s actually a song that cheers us on.
The chorus in particular is very simple and short, yet striking.
It’s a song I want people to hear when their daily haze just won’t lift.
The First Steprakkuraifu
It’s the opening song of the TV anime Cheer Boys!! The neatly phrased vocals, the endlessly hype-building call-and-response and chorus, and the simple yet powerful composition make it a standout track.
It’s a wonderful song that gives you the courage to take a step forward when you’re troubled or find yourself standing still.
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
An energetic track that covers a nursery rhyme everyone’s heard at least once, given a bold rock arrangement in true WANIMA style.
Even when you’re feeling sluggish before starting to study, the song’s exhilarating drive will naturally boost your motivation.
Its positive message—urging you to try first without fearing failure—will give powerful encouragement to anyone tackling entrance exams or test prep.
Released as a digital single in January 2017, it also created a buzz as the theme song for au’s “Santaro” commercial series.
Give it a listen when you want to face your weaker subjects with a positive mindset.
MiracleGReeeeN
Many people may recognize it as the theme song of the drama ROOKIES.
In terms of content, it portrays the events and feelings of the two people who met.
However, it doesn’t come across as a love song; rather, it’s a track that prompts you to think about something broader and more abstract—like a way of living.