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 stay close to your heart. Cheer-up songs (11–20)
premonitionSUPER BEAVER
In your daily life, do you ever find yourself worrying about how others see you and feeling like you might lose your true self? Captivating many listeners with its fiery rock sound, this work by SUPER BEAVER is a single released in November 2018.
Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “We Are Made of Miracles,” it has become widely loved.
Riding on an up-tempo, powerful band ensemble, it straightforwardly conveys the importance of trusting your own sensibilities and moving forward.
Its warm message—gently encouraging you that it’s okay to be yourself without being bound by someone else’s idea of the “right” answer—will softly embrace your heart when you feel down from comparing yourself to others or when you’re exhausted in both body and mind.
Give it some guts!!Urufuruzu
When it comes to the Ulfuls’ mega-hits led by the irresistibly soulful vocals of Tortoise Matsumoto, you can’t leave out “Guts Da ze!!”.
It’s a classic that reached No.
6 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
The lyrics, which make you think, “Even if nothing’s going right, let’s give it one more try!” are truly inspiring.
The groovy disco beat—taking inspiration from the American funk band KC & The Sunshine Band’s smash hit “That’s the Way”—also really amps up the energy.
IdeaHoshino Gen
Gen Hoshino’s music is known for its upbeat, uplifting style.
Released in August 2018, this song was chosen as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Half, Blue.” The lyrics carry a powerful message centered on the idea of finding ways to overcome difficulties.
True to its title, “Idea” is presented as the key to solving the challenges we face in daily life and throughout our lives, and it teaches us that by believing in that power, we can open up the future.
Listening to this song fills you with the confidence that you can overcome any hardship.
It’s a track I especially recommend to anyone going through tough times or feeling anxious.
Footsteps ~Be StrongMr.Children
It’s an emotional number by Mr.Children that gently pushes the backs of people who keep facing forward despite their doubts and fragility.
Its appeal lies in how it upholds strength while never denying weakness or wavering.
Kazutoshi Sakurai’s vocals and the powerful sound teach the importance of steady persistence, one step at a time.
Released as a single in November 2014, it was used as the theme song for the TV drama and film Nobunaga Concerto.
It was later included on their album REFLECTION, their first self-produced work, becoming a piece that symbolized a new step for the band.
When you’re pushing yourself too hard and feel close to breaking, give this song a listen.
It affirms steady progress even amid anxiety and gives you hope.
From hereWANIMA
This is the opening track from WANIMA’s first album, “Are You Coming?”, released in November 2015.
It’s packed tightly with their signature energy of setting out.
Without hiding anxiety or weakness, it carries a warm message: even while holding onto those feelings, just try taking the first step.
It tells you that you don’t need any grand resolve—when times are tough, just laugh it off—gently reaching the hearts of those who feel suffocated by the pursuit of perfection.
If you want to start something new but lack the courage, or you’re a bit worn out by daily life, give it a listen and let it give you strength.
To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nuts
It’s a song by Creepy Nuts that gives you the courage to move forward, along with a message that resonates with the heart.
It reminds you of the boundless possibilities of childhood and offers a chance to reclaim the individuality that can get lost in society.
Released in August 2020 as the title track of their album, it was also used in a commercial for Teikyo Heisei University.
The melody is catchy, and you can enjoy the wordplay unique to hip-hop.
It’s perfect for those who feel lost in life or want to take on a new challenge.
Give it a listen when you need a boost of energy or want to fire yourself up.
Songs that lift your spirits and stay close to your heart. Cheer-up songs (21–30)
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
It’s a song by DREAMS COME TRUE that gives the impression of cheering you on to overcome hardships and move forward.
It was written as the theme song for the drama “Shin Kyumei Byoto 24 Ji” (Emergency Room 24 Hours), and you can feel a powerful message of encouragement that evokes the content of the show.
The sound has a calm, grand atmosphere, conveying a gentle quality that soothes the heart.
It’s also striking how the number of words in the vocals increases toward the chorus, which seems to express the message growing stronger.
