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.

We hope you’ll find them helpful!

Playlist

Energizing songs recommended for women in their 50s
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Dream FlowerEn Hiroshi		The Appeal and Influence of Hiroshi En’s Classic Song “Musōka”
2	Go for it!Nakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s signature song “Fight” confronts adversity.
3	Don’t give upZARD		ZARD’s signature song “Makenaide”
4	God of RomanceHirose Kōmi		Kohmi Hirose’s signature song “God of Romance”
5	Saddle of a Shooting StarKubota Toshinobu		Forge ahead toward your dreams with the powerful singing voice of Toshinobu Kubota
6	Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako		Takako Matsu’s major-label debut single becomes a big hit.
7	Tears aren’t just for show.Nakamori Akina		Akina Nakamori’s tears are the strength to live true to her emotions
8	This is my way of life.PUFFY		An upbeat, positive-message signature song by PUFFY
9	Burn, you fine womanSera Masanori		Shiseido campaign song, a coming-of-age tune that portrays the feelings of love
10	The hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESS		A classic summer love song by PRINCESS PRINCESS
11	Journey of the Heartchūrippu		Tulip’s smash hit depicting love and separation
12	Private lessonFingā 5		The appeal of Finger 5’s signature song “Private Lessons”
13	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		A famous song by Mayo Okamoto that gives hope and courage
14	Solitary BloomCHAGE and ASKA		A glamorous song by CHAGE and ASKA
15	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		Introduction to THE BOOM’s signature song “Kaze ni Naritai”
16	Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB		Kome Kome Club's “Roman Hikō” is an inspiring classic.
17	FriendsREBECCA		A signature song that expresses the complex emotions of moving from friendship to romance
18	HeroAsakura Miki		Miki Asakura’s “Hero,” a classic song of courage and hope
19	Azusa No. 2karyūdō		The duo Kariudo debuted in 1977 and had a huge hit with “Azusa No. 2.”
20	It’s okay to fall in love.Watanabe Misato		Misato Watanabe’s signature songs convey an upbeat message about love.
21	PIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki		Miki Imai’s motivational song of hope and encouragement
22	Song of LifeTakeuchi Mariya		A ballad by Mariya Takeuchi. It depicts the miracle of life and encounters.
23	Lingering Snowkaguya hime		Kaguya-hime’s Uplifting Song
24	metropoliskurisutaru kingu		Crystal King uplifting song
25	Love After Midnightanzenchitai		Anzenchitai’s uplifting song
26	Twilight, My LoveOhashi Junko		Junko Ohashi’s energizing vocal performance
27	Rainy MidosujiHayashi Asami		Asami Hayashi’s mood-boosting song
28	Unwavering WishTamura Naomi		A song about the courage to overcome difficulties without giving up on your dreams
29	Too little, too late, Jiro.Koyanagi Rumiko		A lively song by Rumiko Koyanagi that fuses enka and pop.
30	Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki		Encouraging songs by Hideaki Tokunaga
31	Let me dance all alone.Naoko Ken		Naoko Ken’s Uplifting Song
32	Forbidden TelepathyKudō Shizuka		Kudo Shizuka’s energizing songs
33	Nancy of Summer ColorsHayami Yū		Introducing classic hits by the 80s idol Yū Hayami.
34	Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako		Atsuko Okamura’s warm song that supports passion for dreams
35	Cherry Blossom Timeaiko		Aiko’s classic that portrays the lovestruck feelings of spring—a song that resonates with the heart
36	youYagami Junko		An upbeat, disco-style song by Junko Yagami
37	Theme of the Resurrection Golden WolfMaeno Yoko		Yoko Maeno's Uplifting Song
38	Lullaby of the Holy MothersIwasaki Hiromi		A moving ballad wrapped in Hiromi Iwasaki’s maternal kindness
39	Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s classic spring song, the NHK morning drama theme
40	Return to MyselfHamada Mari		Introducing Mari Hamada’s pop-rock classic songs
41	See, spring has come.ushirogami hikaretai		A masterpiece that depicts the hope of spring and new beginnings
42	After all, I’m an idolKoizumi Kyoko		Kyoko Koizumi's masterpiece depicting the light and shadow of idols
43	Summertime BluesWatanabe Misato		A bittersweet love song of youth by the summer sea
44	CHA CHA CHAIshii Akemi		A powerful classic that celebrates the way independent women live
45	For DecadesLittle Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster’s J.League support song
46	Vermillionsumika		sumika’s spring single to be pre-released from the album
47	Bring it on, spring.non		Non-san’s youth cheer song
48	Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu		A message song of hope and rebirth themed around cherry blossoms
49	PRIDEImai Miki		A cheerleading love song that turns a secret love into pride
50	CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A cheering song celebrating Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s departure
51	Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki		Cheering on the light of hope, the unsung heroes
52	threadNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s masterpiece that sings of life and fate
53	I’m only gazing at you.Daikoku Maki		Maki Ohguro expresses a diverse range of genres with her powerful vocals
54	Oneway GenerationHonda Minako		From Idol to Musical Star
55	September RainŌta Hiromi		Hiromi Ohta’s energetic, stylish pop
56	desperate situation; a predicament with no way out; a crisis pointYamaguchi Momoe		A lively, uplifting, and glamorous song by Momoe Yamaguchi
57	I just can’t stopYamamoto Rinda		Linda Yamamoto's energizing song
58	As time goes bysawada kenji		An uplifting song by Kenji Sawada
59	Hallelujah of LoveMayuzumi Jun		Stylish pop music by Jun Mayuzumi
60	Terminal Station of LoveYashiro Aki		Aki Yashiro’s morale-boosting enka
61	You Are the One Who Rings That BellShuri Eiko		Eiko Shuri’s Uplifting Ballad
62	TaxiSuzuki Kiyomi		Kiyomi Suzuki’s Uplifting Song
63	You’re My Only Shinin’ StarNagayama Miho		A romantic ballad that vows love under the moonlit night
64	wintering swallowMori Masako		A song that gives you energy and strength with Masako Mori’s enka sound and powerful vocals.
65	Heartbroken over JuliaChekkāzu		The Checkers' feel-good song
66	Heartbreak RestaurantShimizu Kentarō		Energetic songs by Kentaro Shimizu