[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!
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[Special Feature: Cheering Songs] Songs that give you courage when you’re feeling down. Encouraging tracks (91–100)
Good Luck!SixTONES
This is a cheer song written for the drama “Saisho wa Paa,” starring Jesse from SixTONES.
Released in November 2022, it might be the poppiest and freshest-sounding track in SixTONES’ history.
It carries a straightforward message to everyone chasing their dreams: keep moving forward just as you are.
With the songwriter having deeply studied the group while creating the piece, it radiates a power that lifts your spirits just by listening.
It’s a song that will surely give you strength when you want to take on a challenge or when you’re feeling a little low.
Once moreTani Yuuki
A warm, encouraging song released by Tani Yuuki in September 2022 that reminds us of the importance of human connection.
The harmony between the vocals and the melody is superb, and his gentle voice tenderly accompanies those struggling with loneliness or anxiety.
The music video depicts a grand story woven by cells, making it visually captivating as well.
It’s a track I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone dealing with illness or anxiety, or to those who want to encourage someone they care about.
Its warm melody and lyrics, like a quietly extended hand, will gently embrace a heart filled with worries.
[Cheering Songs Feature] Songs that give you courage when you're feeling down. Uplifting tracks (101–110)
GO!!!FLOW
When I’m feeling down, listening to up-tempo songs can naturally lift my spirits.
FLOW’s “GO!!” has a great groove and just listening to it gets me pumped up.
It’s the best-selling single among FLOW’s releases, and it also made waves as the theme song for the anime Naruto.
The strength to keep livingGLAY
A single by GLAY released in November 1995.
It came out before they really broke through, so it might not be a very well-known song, but in GLAY’s signature style it sings about overcoming a monotonous life and a sense of emptiness, and how a forward-looking resolve becomes the strength to sweep away doubt.
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song, included on Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s major-label debut album released in 2015, is also one of their signature tracks.
Just as the title suggests, the lyrics evoke a fresh beginning and are very positive, written in a relaxed, unforced tone.
The music is characteristically poppy, bright, and approachable, so it’s sure to lift your spirits and make you feel optimistic when you listen.
It’s especially recommended for new students or recent graduates starting work—anyone feeling a bit worn out as they adjust to a new chapter in life.
save your dreamKahara Tomomi
Tomomi Kahara’s “save your dream” is a sweet pop track created in collaboration with Tetsuya Komuro.
The part in the first verse where the melody jumps dramatically from low to high notes is especially striking.
The chorus is structured around repeating the title multiple times, making it so catchy you can remember the melody after just one listen.
While there aren’t big dynamic shifts, it has a stylish and powerful vibe, so give it a listen when you want a boost of motivation!
breakthroughSUPER BEAVER
A song I want you to listen to when you feel like you might lose heart while working toward your dreams and goals is “Toppa-kō (Breakthrough).” Released in 2020 by the rock band SUPER BEAVER, it was used as the opening theme for the anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP.
Its passionate rock sound, delivered with a straightforward band setup, really resonates.
The lyrics, which portray facing the present no matter what happens, will give you courage.
Riding on a driving rhythm, it’s a track that helps you reclaim your fiery spirit.
Listen closely to the lines that can spark a resolve to live straight and true.
