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 (11–20)
Letter ~Dear fifteen-year-old you~Anjura Aki
This track, which begins with a beautiful piano, is truly a “song that makes you listen.” The melody is composed almost entirely of piano, and Angela Aki’s imploring vocals reach straight to the listener.
It’s a piece you’ll want to take your time with—following the lyrics as if you’re reading poetry.
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
This is a song that was used as the theme for the drama “Emergency Room 24 Hours.” It’s a track filled with positivity, encouraging you to keep trying no matter how many times you fail.
Many people likely drew courage from the chorus, where the title is shouted repeatedly.
It’s also a great song to sing and shout yourself when you’re going through tough times.
The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster
This one is a must for a feel-good anthem! It’s Little Glee Monster’s “Sekai wa Anata ni Waraikakete Iru” (“The World Is Smiling at You”).
Released in August 2018 as their 12th single, it was also selected as Coca-Cola’s annual image song for 2018.
The fresh, sparkling rhythm and the group’s rich choral work feel so good to listen to.
With its positive message that if you smile as yourself, the world will smile back, this track is truly a vitamin for the heart.
It’s an upbeat number that makes your body want to move just by listening, making it perfect for your morning run or walk! The powerhouse sound—winner of the Composition Award at the 60th Japan Record Awards in 2018—will blow away a gloomy mood and recharge you for tomorrow.
LOSERYonezu Kenshi
This is a song by Kenshi Yonezu, who started out as a Vocaloid producer and went on to make his major debut.
From the title “LOSER,” you might get a rather negative impression.
While the song voices the feelings of a loser, it’s precisely for that reason brimming with a power that says, “Move forward!” With its up-tempo flow and lyrics that strike one after another, the more you listen, the more new charms you discover—making it a truly compelling track.
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It’s not that it’s singing about anything particularly special, nor is it a flashy tune.
But that gentle feeling that seeps into your heart is unique to this song.
It’s a track that feels like it warmly soaks into your body, like a tender hand guiding you along—one that stays close by your side.
FanfareTamaki Kōji
This is a rousing anthem powerfully sung by Koji Tamaki, famed for his overwhelming vocal prowess, riding on a melody full of drive and momentum.
Released as a single in November 2025, it was chosen as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “The Royal Family.” Drawing on his childhood experiences in Hokkaido and paralleling life with the growth of a horse, this work was created with those images in mind.
Its message—that life isn’t only about winning or losing, and that it’s important to face forward and move on as your true self—resonates deeply with listeners.
Pick this song when you need that extra bit of courage at a crucial moment.
Songs that encourage you just by listening (21–30)
At least this / Just this (one thing)WANIMA
A head-on battle with no tricks! It’s a song that’s quintessentially WANIMA.
Precisely because the band sound and the lyrics are simple, it shows that something real can be conveyed.
As you listen, you find yourself smiling before you know it—it’s full of that kind of fun, and it’s a track that makes you want to belt it out with everything you’ve got.