A collection of uplifting songs: positive tracks to support you
When you’re feeling down or anxious, many of us turn to the power of music to lift our spirits, don’t we?
There are countless songs whose lyrics offer words of encouragement and support—lines that soothe and bolster a tired heart.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs that give you that boost of energy!
We’ve selected tracks with a variety of messages, so listen while reading the lyrics and find the song that speaks to what you need.
A collection of uplifting songs. Positive tracks to support you (1–10)
The sun rises again and again.NEW!Dragon Ash
A song that carries a message of renewal and hope: even while grappling with setbacks and stagnation, time turns on and morning comes.
Its structure begins quietly and gradually gathers warmth, conveying a gentle, enveloping tenderness.
Chosen as the opening theme for the Fuji TV anime DT Eightron, it was released as a single in May 1998.
It was later included on Dragon Ash’s album Buzz Songs and has enjoyed long-standing support, including taking first place in a fan poll with roughly 200,000 votes.
Embraced in the context of post-disaster recovery as a song to help people rise from despair, this piece offers a number that can give those lost in doubt and anxiety a nudge to face forward.
Because I’ve always loved you.NEW!neguse.
A straight-shooting cheer song from Neguse, the Nagoya-born rock band whose motto is “smiles”! Its message, delivering the value of “keeping at it” head-on, slowly seeps into a tired heart.
The structure—unfolding from Ryotachi’s rhythmic rap to a soaring sing-along chorus—gives listeners a powerful push forward.
Released for streaming in June 2024, it’s also included on the EP “Ai to Ai no Fight!” Chosen as a summer high school baseball cheer song and the theme for “Netto Koshien,” it even became the melody played at Koshien Station—a hot topic indeed.
Give it a listen especially when the May blues sap your motivation.
It’ll remind you of that fiery feeling: you can give it your all because you love it!
Hello SignalNEW!Ado
This is a song by Ado, a singer who captivates the world with her overwhelming vocal prowess.
It’s included on her best-of album “Ado no Best Album,” released in April 2025, and was created as a tie-in track for SoftBank’s “Smartphone Debut First-Year” series.
The lively sound freshly composed by Vocaloid producer Ine vividly captures the thrill of opening a new door.
Listening to this piece gives you the courage to take a step into the unknown.
Especially in this season when changes in your environment can be exhausting, it’s a refreshing track that feels like it can swipe away negative feelings with just a flick of your finger.
Try turning it on while you’re getting ready in the morning to flip your switch.
StargazeNEW!SixTONES
This is a rock number written and produced by Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS, sparking a chemical reaction with the members’ passionate vocals.
Released in September 2025 as SixTONES’ 16th single, it has also become beloved as the support song for NTV’s 45th All Japan High School Quiz Championship.
Set to a driving band sound, it portrays pushing forward by turning even doubt and impatience into strength, giving listeners a powerful push on the back.
It’s perfect for those times after a long holiday when you just can’t get motivated, or in moments when May blues weigh on your heart.
Let this ultimate cheer, packed with energy to break through the status quo, blow away your gloomy mood!
whaleNEW!Suda Masaki
A straightforward rock number from Masaki Suda, who has won numerous awards as an actor and earned high acclaim for his music as well! The song was used by Fuji TV as the “2024 Athlete Support Song,” including during broadcasts of the Paris Olympics, and was written and composed by Tatsuya Maki of go!go!vanillas.
It’s also included on his third album, SPIN, released in July 2024, and the driving band sound paired with Suda’s powerful vocals really strikes a chord.
Its message embraces not only athletes but also the feelings of families and friends who support those taking on challenges, and may offer comfort to hearts that tend to feel lonely with the May blues.
Even when things don’t go your way, it gives you a big, expansive feeling—like swimming across a vast ocean.
It’s a song you’ll want to play when you need a boost.