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 (41–50)
Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster

An uplifting anthem by Little Glee Monster, brimming with passion and powerful harmonies that stir the heart.
Created as the support song for the 96th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, this piece gives a push to all who are walking toward their dreams.
Included on the album “juice,” the song carries a message that the tears you’ve shed will one day turn into shining achievements.
When you want to get fired up before a match or for an important moment, listening to this track will fill you with courage and hope.
It’s a song that stays close to your heart and gives you tremendous strength.
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE

A captivating track featuring a bright pop-rock sound filled with positivity and confidence.
Released by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE in July 2015, this song is packed with youthful, energetic sound and a message brimming with hope.
Its exhilarating guitar riffs and catchy melodies encourage the pursuit of happiness and the courage to take new steps forward.
Chosen for Kao Merit’s commercial and as the theme song for Fuji TV’s show “Cho Hamaru! Bakusho Chara Parade,” it captured the hearts of many listeners.
It’s an uplifting anthem perfect for moments when you want to reflect on yourself or resolve to take on a new challenge.
rainbowAqua Timez

Even in times of pain and sorrow, the song that makes me feel hopeful that something good will definitely await after the tears is Aqua Timez’s “Niji.” Released in 2008, this song was used as the theme for the third season of the drama Gokusen.
Life has its ups and downs, and even the days that seem pointless and the hard days all have meaning.
It gently encourages you, saying that even when you feel at rock bottom, there’s no need to rush—just move forward step by step at your own pace.
It gives you strength when everything feels dark and you can’t stand back up.
Dreamer DriversDISH//

DISH// is a band fronted by Takumi Kitamura on vocals.
For their collaboration project with Nissan, “Drive Letter,” they wrote Dreamer Drivers.
It’s a fast-paced rock song with lyrics that draw parallels between life and driving.
The track also carries a message of “let’s summon our courage and move forward into the future.” It’s very much in line with DISH//’s style of creating positive songs.
VICTORYEXILE

It’s a cheer song packed with dreams and passion.
Blending a powerful melody with a dance beat, the track was released in 2010 as an officially endorsed support song for the Japan national team by the Japan Football Association.
The lyrics were written by vocalist ATSUSHI, giving the piece a sense of hope for the future.
Its grand sound, evocative of the South African landscape, is also striking.
Creating a sense of unity in stadiums and live venues, this work strongly encourages those striving toward their goals and those facing challenges.
A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY

An uplifting anthem that combines the warmth of gently encouraging those who face setbacks and hardships to believe in themselves and move forward, with the strength to give them the courage to rise again.
HIPPY’s soul-stirring vocals resonate deeply with listeners’ hearts.
Included on the album “HomeBase ~Arigatou~,” released in March 2017, this song has been chosen by many professional baseball players as their walk-up music and ranked No.
1 in the 2020 Professional Baseball Players’ Walk-up Song Rankings.
It’s the perfect track for moments when you feel like you might stop chasing your dreams, when you feel anxious or alone, or when you want someone to give you a gentle push.
It will stay close to your heart and give you the courage to take a step toward tomorrow.
Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet

The song that drew attention for the collaboration between MAN WITH A MISSION and milet was produced as the theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc.
It fuses a powerful rock sound with milet’s clear, resonant vocals, singing of the strength of bonds and the courage to face hardship.
Released as a single in May 2023, it received a huge response both in Japan and abroad, surpassing 100 million views on YouTube.
It’s a track that encourages not only anime fans but everyone who keeps taking on challenges.
Highly recommended for boosting your motivation or listening before an important match.


