[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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[Cheer Song Special] Songs that give you courage when you’re feeling down. Encouraging tracks (161–170)
MasterpieceSCANDAL
A popular SCANDAL track that belts out the importance of carving your own path over a powerful rock sound.
Released in March 2019, it was also chosen as the ending theme for STV’s show “Netsuretsu! Hot Sand!”.
It’s striking how the universal theme of “living true to yourself” is expressed in connection with the changing seasons and everyday emotions.
Perfect for those about to take on a new environment or anyone striving toward their dreams.
This song is sure to give you courage.
A great pick for this time of year, when you can feel spring arriving.
I want to become the wind.THE BOOM
THE BOOM is a band fronted by vocalist Kazufumi Miyazawa, known for songs like “Shima Uta.” “Kaze ni Naritai” is a single released in March 1995.
Its refreshing melody, infused with elements of Okinawan music, pairs perfectly with lyrics brimming with happiness, giving listeners a boost of energy.
[Cheer Songs Special] Songs that give you courage when you’re feeling down. Encouraging Tracks (171–180)
Cheering songTHE Inazuma Sentai
This is a signature song by the youth-punk band THE Inazuma Sentai, released in 2003 as their second single.
If you were a student when it came out—right in the heyday of youth punk—it might bring back a wave of nostalgia.
With the genre’s hallmark fiery, straightforward spirit, its message of “I’m watching over you, so just give it everything you’ve got!!” is impossible not to find encouraging.
When you want to push forward one more step with all you’ve got, lean on their passionate cry.
Everything becomes my strength!kuzu
This is a song by Kuzu, the duo of Hiroyuki Miyasako (formerly of Ameagari Kesshitai) and Tomomitsu Yamaguchi of DonDokoDon.
Written and composed by Yamaguchi—whom we often see playing instruments—this track is a fiery, moving, and gentle cheer-up anthem.
You might be feeling down right now, but surely there are people around you who are cheering you on.
It’s a song that reminds you of that simple, easy-to-forget truth.
PIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki
It was released in 1991 as Miki Imai’s seventh single.
The song was used as the theme for the drama “Ashita ga Aru Kara,” in which Miki Imai herself starred.
It became her first number-one on the Oricon charts and went on to sell over a million copies.
With her gentle, clear voice, it’s a song whose lyrics give strength by reminding us never to lose hope, no matter the circumstances.
Startin’Hamasaki Ayumi
Released in 2006 as Ayumi Hamasaki’s 39th single, this song was used as the opening theme for the PlayStation 2 game “Shin Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams” and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
With powerful vocals and sound, it’s an uplifting anthem that teaches the importance of moving forward with confidence once you’ve chosen your own path.
lamplightHalf time Old
On mornings when you’re feeling low, you want a song bursting with energy! For you—yes, you—I have just the recommendation: “Tomoshibi” by Half time Old, a rock band formed in 2011 in Nagoya and centered around vocalist Masaharu Kito and guitarist Yuichi Kojika.
With stirring lyrics like “The road isn’t smooth, and we’ll face many setbacks, but what lies beyond is an irreplaceable victory,” this song is sure to blow away any anxiety you have.
The melody is also noteworthy for embracing even those unfamiliar with rock.
If you’re short on time, at least read the lyrics—this is the one track you should check out.