Energizing songs recommended for women in their 50s
What do you do when you’re feeling down?
People have all kinds of ways to lift their spirits—immersing themselves in hobbies, eating something delicious, or getting plenty of sleep to rest their bodies.
Among those, some of you might find that listening to your favorite music helps you feel better.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide selection of uplifting songs that are especially recommended for women in their 50s!
Focusing mainly on tracks that people in their 50s listened to during their school days, we’ve chosen not only songs with encouraging, positive messages but also gentle, soothing tunes that can heal the heart.
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Uplifting Songs Recommended for Women in Their 50s (41–50)
Summertime BluesWatanabe Misato
This is a classic song that captures the dazzling yet bittersweet romance of youth spent by the summer shore.
It was the first single for which Misato Watanabe both wrote the lyrics and composed the music, and her emotions are beautifully expressed through vivid scenes.
The lyrics, which layer the ebb and flow of love over the small, everyday landscapes of life, are deeply moving.
Included on the album “tokyo,” the song was released in May 1990 and reached No.
2 on the Oricon charts.
It also drew attention as the theme for a Meiji Life insurance commercial.
With a melody infused with blues elements and a memorable saxophone interlude, it’s a track you’ll want to listen to when reminiscing about summer or spending a quiet night thinking of someone special.
CHA CHA CHAIshii Akemi
This song portrays a heroine living freely and with confidence.
It beautifully captures the image of an independent woman of its time, while the distinctive Latin-inspired rhythm leaves a striking impression.
Akemi Ishii’s husky vocals vividly convey both an unwavering inner strength that resists temptation and an urban coolness.
Released as her debut in August 1986, the song was used as the theme for the drama “Otoko to Onna Nanatsu no Natsu Monogatari” (Men and Women: Seven Summer Stories) and topped the Oricon annual singles chart.
It was also chosen as the entrance march for the 59th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament in spring 1987.
It’s a highly recommended track when you want to be reminded of the importance of living true to yourself.
For DecadesLittle Glee Monster
As a J.League support song delivering courage and hope, this moving track from Little Glee Monster reaches straight to the heart.
With a sweeping melody, the lyrics express a strong will for the future and a spirit of challenge that stirs the soul.
The unique voices of all the members blend together to convey the strength to face life’s hardships and the courage to overcome them.
Released in advance in February 2025 and included on the album “Ambitious,” this song will resonate in stadiums nationwide as the J.League support anthem for the 2025 season.
It’s sure to shine in those peak moments of excitement and emotion during matches.
When you need energy for tomorrow or want to take a new step forward, this is the support song you’ll want to hear.
Vermillionsumika
Sumika presents a song that captures the arrival of spring in vivid vermilion.
Singing of forward-looking challenges and new beginnings, the track gently embraces the mixed colors of hope and anxiety that the season brings.
While Kenta Kataoka admits he “used to struggle with spring,” he reveals that his feelings have changed through his experiences as a musician.
The song is featured on the album “Vermillion’s,” set for release in March 2025, and has also been chosen as the theme for Duskin Co., Ltd.’s new TV commercial, “Connecting Our Feelings.” Carried by a refreshing melody that conveys the joy of walking alongside someone, this piece will surely offer a gentle push to everyone ready to take their first new step.
Bring it on, spring.non
As spring—the season of new beginnings—approaches, Non channels the energy of youth into her music and delivers it straight to your heart.
Like a gentle breeze, this encounter will blow in the courage you need to take a fresh step forward.
Born from a collaboration with Kei Higuchi, this work brims with a powerful message that captures the radiance of youth and breaks through the stifling feel of everyday life.
Since its release in January 2025, it has earned acclaim in live performances and become a fan favorite.
Following the album “PURSUE,” Non’s expressive power shines even brighter, marking a new stage in her evolution.
It’s a heartfelt cheer song I strongly recommend to anyone stepping into a new chapter of life or looking to take that first step toward tomorrow.
Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu
A heartwarming message song by Southern All Stars that portrays a gentle light of hope, themed around cherry blossoms shining in the spring sunshine.
Through the fleeting yet beautiful cherry blossoms, it tenderly sings of loss, rebirth, and wishes for the future.
The melody is as light as a spring breeze, filled with a warmth that seems to stay close to the listener’s heart.
Released digitally on January 1, 2025, this work was unveiled as the lead single from the album “THANK YOU SO MUCH.” The gently flowing acoustic guitar and soft synthesizer tones create a pleasant atmosphere that evokes the arrival of spring.
Whether you need a moment to breathe in the midst of busy days or are about to take a new step forward, it will surely become a source of comfort for your heart.
PRIDEImai Miki
A heart-stirring anthem that turns hidden love into pride is delivered by Miki Imai.
Gazing up at the southern night sky, this piece sings of deep affection and resolve for a beloved, a gem of a love song crafted by Tomoyasu Hotei.
It gently speaks of the kindness to forgive one another and the joy of cherishing each other’s individuality, tenderly resonating with listeners’ hearts.
Released in November 1996, it was selected as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Doc,” generating a huge response by topping the Oricon charts for three consecutive weeks.
For those who wish to keep moving forward or who hold thoughts of someone precious close to their heart, it will offer gentle companionship—like a gift from the starry sky.