An encouraging, uplifting song that stays close to your heart. A cheer song.
When you’re feeling down because something tough or unpleasant happened, what do you do?
I imagine many people turn to music to lift their spirits.
Music can make energy well up inside you when you listen to it, give you courage through its lyrics, encourage you—there are so many positive effects!
So in this article, we’ll introduce songs that will make you feel better when you listen to them.
We’ve gathered a variety of tracks, from songs with messages that cheer on those who are giving their all, to tunes with bright melodies that clear your mind.
When you’re feeling low or need a boost, try listening to the songs we introduce.
They’re all wonderful tracks that are sure to be by your side and comfort your heart!
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Songs that lift your spirits and support your heart. Cheer-up songs (81–90)
50%Ofisharu Higedan Dism
As a pep song dedicated to people who tend to push themselves too hard in modern society, Official HIGE DANDism’s gentle message strikes a chord.
It speaks to us with a grand, gospel-tinged sound, encouraging us to face forward at our own pace without overexerting ourselves.
Written as the theme song for the film Cells at Work! released in December 2024, the piece gives voice to those living in an era where endless competition is the norm.
It also harmonizes beautifully with the film’s worldview and its message of “taking care of your own body.” It’s best enjoyed while relaxing in front of a smart speaker.
When you want to soothe a tired mind and body, when you feel like treating yourself kindly, this song will surely be by your side.
Tropical TherapyONE OK ROCK
This gentle song by ONE OK ROCK wraps heavy anxieties and gloomy feelings in sounds that feel like healing in a tropical paradise.
The lyrics, infused with a wish to break free from stress and confusion, pair perfectly with a warm melodic line that sets your heart free.
Included on the album “DETOX,” released in February 2025, this track is a fitting piece to mark the band’s 20th anniversary.
It resonates with those who feel worn down by modern life or are seeking mental rest, delivering an exceptionally relaxing effect.
We AreONE OK ROCK
This heartwarming rock number by ONE OK ROCK carries a message that empathizes with the anxieties and struggles of young people.
Garnering attention as NHK’s soccer theme song, the track is included on the album “Ambitions,” released in January 2017, and in December 2016 it achieved a collaboration with 1,000 eighteen-year-olds on NHK’s “18-Fes.” Blending the powerful energy of rock with pop elements, its exhilarating sound underscores the importance of living true to oneself and calls for the empowerment of youth.
Advocating that we can become beacons of hope, this song will gently encourage those seeking to boost their self-esteem or take that first step forward.
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
The debut single by Road of Major wraps moments of meeting and parting in a melody brimming with momentum.
With straightforward lyrics, it captures the tears and smiles that accompany life’s milestones, as well as the bonds with those we hold dear.
Its energetic sound that evokes youthful days and its deeply resonant, message-driven lyrics blend beautifully.
Although released as an indie single in September 2002, it stayed in the Oricon Top 10 for 19 consecutive weeks.
In 2009, it was also featured as the theme song for the Taiwanese Mazda Mazda3 commercial.
For anyone about to take a new step forward, this song will gently—and powerfully—give you a push.
Love MySelfIS:SUE
A refreshing cheer song that gently nudges people to take their first step toward a challenge.
IS:SUE’s brisk melodies and soft harmonies stay close to the listener’s heart.
Set for release in February 2025, this work powerfully sings about the importance of believing in yourself, even as it touches on feelings of anxiety.
Riding on a danceable, pop sound, it delivers a message of self-affirmation in down-to-earth words.
For those feeling uneasy before a new chapter or unsure about their choices, it will surely bring warm courage to their hearts.
Bring it on, spring.non
Here is a supportive song that gently wraps your heart in the season when spring light pours in.
Non’s warm words and Kei Higuchi’s refreshing melody blend beautifully, creating a piece that quietly gives a push to those ready to take a new step.
In the music video, released in January 2025, Non becomes a member of a student band and powerfully conveys the sparkle of youth on the stage of a graduation live show.
Singing of hope for the future and the courage to break free from a sense of stagnation, this heartwarming anthem stands beside anyone pausing before a new challenge or standing at a crossroads in life.
Songs that lift your spirits and stay close to your heart. Cheer-up songs (91–100)
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
Aqua Timez, who have captivated many listeners with their melodious sound and lyrics that resonate with the heart, released this ambitious work as their major-label debut single in July 2006.
While acknowledging one’s true, unvarnished self yet still choosing to face forward and keep walking, the song makes a striking impression and can also be seen as a challenge to a modern society obsessed with perfection.
It deftly expresses the doubts and anxieties felt while chasing dreams, as well as the resolve to grow.
Chosen as the theme song for the animated film “Brave Story” and earning the band a spot on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, it became a social phenomenon.
It’s a song that feels like a gentle push on your back when you’re at a crossroads in life or on the verge of losing your way—warm, encouraging, and truly a source of strength for the heart.