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)
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
A signature song by LiSA that delivers a cry of the heart—where hope and sorrow intertwine—through a powerful melody.
The protagonist’s resolve to protect someone precious, even while battling their own inner weakness, is striking.
With its intense rock-inspired sound perfectly balanced by delicate emotional expression, this piece has moved countless listeners since its April 2019 release as the opening theme of the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
When you need the courage to push past setbacks and despair, or when you want to give your all for someone important, this song will surely give you a gentle push forward.
AkariMy Hair is Bad
A gem of a song that captures the feelings of people who keep fighting hard even while weary from everyday life.
Included on My Hair is Bad’s album “ghosts,” released in July 2024, this track vividly portrays the inner heart that puts on a brave face while harboring weakness, along with the will to move forward nonetheless.
Emotional guitar tones and powerful vocals gently embrace the emotions deep within.
The album “ghosts” also features the theme song for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Our Dinosaur Diary” and the official theme for the 96th Senbatsu as presented by MBS.
When work or relationships weigh on you and your heart feels like it might break, this song will be by your side and help you take a step toward tomorrow.
Dear you,Novelbright
This is a heartwarming song that sings of gratitude.
The lyrics, written like a letter to a loved one, resonate deeply with listeners.
The “Oh-oh” phrase in the chorus is especially memorable when it’s sung together with the audience at live shows.
Included on the mini-album EN., released in September 2019, it has become one of Novelbright’s signature songs.
It’s a perfect track for expressing your thanks or reaffirming your bond with someone important.
Why not share your gratitude with your loved one along with this song?
The BeginningONE OK ROCK
An empowering anthem that gives a strong push toward a hope-filled future.
Through the protagonist who keeps searching for a reason to move forward, this song gives you the courage to overcome setbacks and hardship.
Featuring ONE OK ROCK’s powerful sound and passionate vocals, this memorable track was released in August 2012 and gained attention as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin.
The film and the song’s worldview harmonize beautifully, movingly depicting the protagonist’s resolve to face the past and take a new step forward.
When you stand at a crossroads in life and feel anxious about the future, listening to this song is sure to give you a supportive push.
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.
Songs that lift your spirits and stay close to your heart. Cheer-up songs (91–100)
GANBA!!PANBE
PANBE’s uplifting anthem delivers courage and energy to listeners with positive messages and hope-filled vocals.
Alongside a gently embracing melody, it sings about valuing bonds with friends, staying true to yourself, and finding the courage to take a new step forward.
Released in December 2024, this work features vocals that showcase each member’s individuality and a friendly, catchy pop sound.
Included on the album “Panvilion,” it carries a warm message that stays close to each person’s heart.
Whether you feel lost or anxious in daily life, or you’re about to take on something new, it will surely give you a gentle push forward.