[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. Uplifting tracks (31–40)
A Tiny Bit of CourageFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
Released in 2007 as FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ fifth single.
It was used as the May opening theme for Nippon TV’s “Music Fighter” and as an insert song in the film “Bokutachi to Chuzaisan no 700-nichi Senso” (The 700 Days’ War: Us and the Police Officer).
It’s a song brimming with positivity, conveying that even if each person is small and insignificant, by mustering courage and refusing to give up, one day you can grasp something.
Don’t give upZARD
ZARD’s “Makenaide” is a classic cheer song.
It’s played every year during the 24-Hour TV charity marathon! True to its title and the chorus lyrics, the song’s appeal is how it really gives you a push.
Listening to it strangely makes you feel a surge of strength.
It’s a must-listen not only for cheering on sports like marathons, but also for times when you’re down at work or school, or when you just can’t find your energy.
premonitionSUPER BEAVER
The four-piece rock band SUPER BEAVER is cool with their refreshing sound and crisp, exhilarating performance, and another secret to their popularity is how they deliver lyrics that strike the heart with passionate vocals.
Listening to this song makes you feel, “It’s okay to go all out and do what you want!!” It’s a track that gives a powerful push to anyone who wants to take that first step.
A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki
Masaki Suda, who thrives not only as an actor but also as a singer.
His song “Mitakoto mo nai Keshiki” (A Scenery I’ve Never Seen) was released in 2017 as his debut single.
It was used as the song for an au commercial in which he himself appeared as an oni (ogre).
With a sense of speed and drive, it’s a track that makes you feel very positive.
It was also a song to support Japan’s national soccer team, carrying a message to athletes who persevere with single-minded dedication.
It’s a song that gives you the courage to stand up again, even when you’re feeling down.
OH！SHISHAMO
SHISHAMO is a three-piece girls’ band that’s the perfect definition of lively and pop.
This song has a bouncy, jump-up-and-down kind of melody, yet the lyrics gently stay close to those who are going through a tough time.
We all have moments when someone’s words or worrying about what others think brings us down.
But this song tells you that none of that matters—that the path you chose is the right one.
It doesn’t force cheerfulness on you; it’s a song that gives you a small, genuine boost of confidence.
[Special Feature: Cheer-Up Songs] Songs that give you courage when you’re feeling down. Uplifting tracks (41–50)
Happinessarashi
One of the signature songs by Arashi, a Johnny’s group that has gained nationwide popularity across all ages and genders.
With its catchy, bright, and energetic vibe, just listening to it can lift your spirits! What’s more, the standout point of this song is its lyrics, which give you a gentle push forward.
Many people have found the courage to take a step ahead from the message in the lyrics: “Keep your eyes straight ahead and move forward!!” It’s a cheer song recommended not only for Johnny’s fans but also for anyone else.
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It’s BLUE ENCOUNT’s first major-label single, released in 2015.
With its fast, up-tempo feel and lyrics packed with powerful words, it’s the kind of song that gives you a push forward.
It’s a track that gives you courage when you’re feeling down.
