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 (21–30)
CharacterRyokushokushakai
A superb pop tune that gives you a lighthearted perspective—“try enjoying your own existence as a single role you play.” Created by the mixed-gender band Ryokuoushoku Shakai, it was produced as a core track on their album “Actor,” released in January 2022.
It was also featured in Morinaga’s “in Jelly” commercial, so many of you have likely heard it.
Packed with ideas from every member, the track’s buoyant beat and catchy melody naturally get your heart and body moving.
Its affirmative message—turn even tension and anxiety into energy—will give listeners a powerful push.
Whether you’re facing a crucial moment like an exam or a big work challenge, or you just want to boost your confidence, this song will surely flip your positive switch!
BeautifulSuperfly
The music unit Superfly, known for their soothing vocals that heal listeners’ hearts, has gained widespread popularity.
Their song “Beautiful,” included on the 5th album WHITE, is a track with multiple tie-ins, including serving as the theme song for the TV drama Mother Game: Kanojotachi no Kaikyū.
Its message—that it’s okay to move forward on the path you believe in just as you are—may give you a push when you feel uncertain about your choices.
Brimming with energy, this upbeat tune features powerful vocals that feel like a tailwind at your back.
AlwaysENHYPEN
A poppy, upbeat track that can blow away any dark mood is ENHYPEN’s “Always.” Released in 2022 as a Japan-original single by the Korean idol group ENHYPEN, it was chosen as the theme song for the NTV Wednesday drama “Muchaburi! I’m the President?.” The lyrics encourage someone who’s feeling down, and just by listening you start to feel energized.
The mid-tempo dance beat also gradually lifts your spirits.
rainbow-coloredayaka
It’s a rousing anthem whose powerful, life-giving vocals and warm, embracing melodies resonate deep in the heart.
It gently paints the strength to overcome any hardship and the hopeful future that awaits beyond.
The lyrics, which speak to the new vistas revealed through painful experiences and the importance of moving forward step by step, stay close to the listener and give them courage.
Ayaka’s 13th single was newly written in June 2014 as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Hanako and Anne.” This work is an encouraging message song that speaks to everyone standing at a crossroads in life, feeling anxiety or uncertainty.
It’s a track we especially hope will reach those taking a new step forward or harboring vague worries about the future.
MiracleGReeeeN
When it comes to cheer songs that bring baseball to mind, GReeeeN’s “Kiseki” stands out.
Released as a single in 2008, it was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “ROOKIES,” which centers on high school baseball.
It became a massive hit, reaching No.
1 on both the Oricon Singles Chart and the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
With lyrics that express feelings of love growing day by day, it’s also a love song that captures the spirit of youth.
It’s a popular karaoke track, too, so why not sing it with friends when you’re feeling down?
dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song is also well known as the theme for the morning information program “Mezamashi 8.” Delivered by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, it reminds us that we ourselves are the protagonists on the stage called life.
Even when things are tough, it gives you a push, telling you that in the end everything will be okay—like a protective charm in song form.
The track is included on the mini-album “Unity,” released in July 2022, and it won an Excellence Award at the 64th Japan Record Awards.
It’s the perfect song to start an important day or to listen to when you need a boost of energy.
Critical HitRADWIMPS
This is a RADWIMPS song that powerfully portrays the inner struggle between ideals and reality.
It was included on the album “X to O to Tsumi to” released in December 2013, and a special music video was also released.
Using baseball as a metaphor, it conveys that there’s always a chance to turn the game around, no matter how tough the situation.
The work vividly expresses both the brilliance of taking on challenges and the risks that come with them, carrying a message that resonates with many.
It’s recommended for those who want to strive toward their dreams or break through their current circumstances.
RADWIMPS’s unique worldview and profound lyrics will ignite your heart and give you the courage to take a new step forward.