[Cheer-Up Songs Special] Songs that give you courage when you're feeling down. Encouraging tracks.
When you’ve failed at school or work, when something unpleasant has happened, when things aren’t going well with your partner or friends, or when you just can’t seem to find your energy… We all have times in our daily lives when we feel down, don’t we? When that happens, you might end up feeling apathetic or losing your motivation.
In this article, we’ll share plenty of uplifting, motivational songs that are perfect for those low moments—tracks that will cheer you up just by listening.
Give them a listen when you need the courage to say, “All right!” and take a step forward.
May you shine!
- [Songs to Listen to When You Want to Die] I want to disappear... A song to support you who feel that way
- Songs that make you feel positive when you listen. Top recommended cheer and positive tracks.
- Songs to listen to when you're feeling down. Recommended feel-good, uplifting tracks.
- [A Cheer for Myself] A pep song dedicated to you who are doing your very best
- [Deeply Moving] A Tear-Jerking Cheer Song: Popular Inspirational Anthems That Resonate with the Heart
- Songs to listen to when you’re feeling down! Tracks that boost your self-confidence
- [A Life-Affirming Anthem] An Encouraging Song to Cheer You On
- An uplifting song with great lyrics. A wonderful, memorable message that stays with your heart.
- Encouraging songs: timeless masterpieces that resonate with the heart, recommended popular tracks
- Take the first step!! Songs that give you courage, songs that make you persevere when you listen
- Songs to Encourage Those Who Are Ill | Supportive Tunes That Gently Soothe Anxious Hearts
- Songs that help you work hard. Cheer songs for working people.
- [For those doing their best] A collection of motivational cheer songs
[Cheer Song Feature] Songs that give you courage when you're feeling down. Uplifting tracks (61–70)
Yo, you there, kid.Takehara Pisutoru
This is one of Pistol Takehara’s signature songs, which catapulted him to fame through the Sumitomo Life commercial.
The lyrics, so characteristic of him, leave a strong impression with their paradoxical message: advice to young people to “don’t listen to anyone!!” It feels like a gentle reminder to take adults’ words in moderation, harness your youthful energy, and find your own way to shine.
It’s a song that gives you the strength to keep going no matter what others say.
-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)SUPER BEAVER
![-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)SUPER BEAVER](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wol-XHb1VhM/sddefault.jpg)
SUPER BEAVER is a band popular among young rock kids, with powerful Japanese lyrics that really hit home.
This song is their sixth single, released in 2014.
They have many tracks I’d recommend to people who are feeling down or low on energy, but this song, “Rashisa,” is especially perfect for those struggling with relationships or their own personality.
It reassures you that it’s okay not to be the same as everyone else—as long as you truly believe in what you believe in.
Live life as if dancing.King&Prince
King & Prince is a five-member idol group especially popular among women.
Their song “Odoru you ni Jinsei wo.” was released in 2022 as a double A-side single with “Lovin’ you,” and it also serves as the theme song for the drama “Uketsuke no Jo,” starring group member Yuta Jinguji.
Although they are a male idol group and some people might not usually listen to that genre, this is a gently paced yet strangely captivating encouragement song that I’d love everyone to hear.
The chorus lyrics will surely resonate with those who are tired—please don’t dismiss it as just an idol song and give it a listen.
That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando
The Daiji MAN Brothers Band’s signature song, “Sore ga Daiji” (“That’s What Matters”), is a track that I’m sure many people have heard.
When you think of a cheer-up song, I bet it’s one of the first that comes to mind.
When you feel like you’re about to break or you’re troubled, anyone would want to give up and run away—but this anthem helps you take a step back, stand your ground, and feel, “Let’s try one more time.” It may sound clichéd, but when your heart is weary, those straightforward lyrics really sink in.
I believeayaka
Ayaka’s debut single “I believe,” released in 2006.
The song was also used as the theme for the drama “Rondo,” which drew attention with Yutaka Takenouchi and South Korean actress Choi Ji-woo in the lead roles.
When you take a close look at the lyrics, you’ll find lines that resonate with anyone—words that make everyone nod in agreement.
It’s a wonderful track that addresses the inevitable parts of life with relatable lyrics, and in the chorus, wraps them all up and gives you a reassuring push forward.
Sense of Wondersumika
The band sumika has a poppy, upbeat image.
Sense of Wonder was released in 2020, and since it was used in a TV commercial for Shinken Zemi, many people might recognize the chorus and think, “Oh, that song!” Its exciting melody is the kind of tune that pulls you up when you’re feeling down.
It’s a song that can encourage you when you’re doing your best every day but feel discouraged and on the verge of giving up.
HappinessAI
Famous as a Coca-Cola campaign song, this track is one of AI’s signature hits, isn’t it? With its bright, glamorous sound, it’s popular as wedding BGM, and thanks to its positive lyrics, it’s also loved as a cheer-up and encouragement song.
Especially when you hear the chorus, it lightens your mood a bit, making you think, “I can’t stay down forever—time to smile!” Its happy vibe can lift even a gloomy mood, don’t you think?