[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)
flareSuperfly
Released as a digital single in November 2019, the song “Flare” served as the theme for the NHK morning drama series Scarlet, starring Erika Toda, making it widely known across all age groups.
With vocals that blend strength and gentleness, it lifts you out of a slump and clears away any lingering haze in your heart.
Even if things are tough now, this is an uplifting anthem that hints at the fun times ahead and a wonderful future to come.
Midnight Where the Moon and Stars DanceHinatazaka46
There are times when you feel anxious about the future or lose confidence, right? In moments like that, “Midnight When the Moon and Stars Dance” gently gives you a push forward.
It’s a song performed by the female idol group Hinatazaka46.
The lyrics portray the feelings of a student who has lost confidence after clashing with society and adults, as well as the determination to keep living and doing one’s best even when unpleasant things happen.
While the lyrics are written from a student’s perspective, I’m sure adults can relate to them too.
FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism shot to stardom in 2019.
With their high-tone vocals and beautiful melodies that are downright addictive, they’ve become an undeniably popular band.
Their song “Shukumei” was also a massive hit in 2019, and you probably heard it everywhere—from the streets to TV.
It starts with a gentle, conversational singing style, builds momentum as it goes, and bursts into an energetic chorus.
It’s the kind of track whose refreshing vocals can blow away a gloomy mood in an instant.
I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā
Sambomaster is a band loved by many for their passionate, heart-stirring message songs.
Their 14th single, “Dekikkonai wo Yaranakucha,” released in 2010, could well be called one of their signature tracks, right? It was used in a car commercial, so for a while you’d often hear it on TV, and in 2018 it was also the theme song for the drama Cheer☆Dan.
Give it a listen when you’re feeling anxious and down, when you think you can’t go on.
Sambomaster will give you a powerful boost of support.
I’m a BelieverSPYAIR
A straightforward guitar rock tune that was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Haikyu!! Second Season, which depicts the achievements of a volleyball team.
It was released in 2015 as SPYAIR’s 17th single.
[Special Feature: Cheer-Up Songs] Songs that give you courage when you’re feeling down. Uplifting tracks (41–50)
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.
More lightBLUE ENCOUNT
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.