An uplifting song with great lyrics. A wonderful, memorable message that stays with your heart.
Do you have a favorite hype-up song?
When you want to get motivated or when your heart feels worn out—those moments when you need one last push—there are songs you want to listen to, right?
In times like those, many of us are drawn in by beautiful lyrics, aren’t we?
So in this article, I’ll be introducing plenty of uplifting songs with captivating lyrics!
They’re all positive tracks that will cheer you on—whether it’s you or someone important to you.
Let’s listen to the songs I’m about to share and keep going together!
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An encouraging song with great lyrics. A wonderful, memorable message (71–80)
to the endItookashi
The chorus lyrics are especially encouraging.
It’s a song by the two-member music group Itowokashi.
The powerful vocals really move you.
It was released in 2017 as their second single.
It makes you feel like you want to believe in your own potential.
THANXWANIMA
With its fiery sound and powerful message, this is a pep song that stands close to the listener’s heart.
It’s a heartwarming piece filled with gratitude and a desire to cheer on that first step toward a hope-filled future.
The track gently embraces the feelings you have at life’s crossroads—partings with loved ones and new departures.
Released in November 2015 on WANIMA’s album “Are You Coming?”, it became the band’s first nationwide distribution release.
The music video, shot in an outdoor live-performance style, also gained popularity and is beloved by many fans.
It’s a song especially for those who don’t feel okay as they face a new life or changes in their environment.
WANIMA’s energetic sound will surely give you the push you need.
Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster
An uplifting anthem by Little Glee Monster, brimming with passion and powerful harmonies that stir the heart.
Created as the support song for the 96th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, this piece gives a push to all who are walking toward their dreams.
Included on the album “juice,” the song carries a message that the tears you’ve shed will one day turn into shining achievements.
When you want to get fired up before a match or for an important moment, listening to this track will fill you with courage and hope.
It’s a song that stays close to your heart and gives you tremendous strength.
Don’t give upZARD
Zard’s Izumi Sakai, a singer who epitomized the ’90s.
This signature song of hers is now one of the all-time classic anthems of encouragement! I think many people picture the charity marathon on the TV program “24-Hour Television” when they hear it.
The lyrics carry a message of “Never give up—keep doing your best in your own way!!,” and receiving words like that is truly moving.
It’s a warm song that supports you when your heart falters in the face of difficulties at work or school.
Progresskōkua
This is a song by the band kōkua, led by singer-songwriter Shikao Suga.
It was written specifically for the NHK program “Professional: Shigoto no Ryūgi” (Professional: The Way of Work).
I think it will particularly resonate with working adults.
The slow tempo is pleasant to the ear.
Midnight Where the Moon and Stars DanceHinatazaka46
Released in 2022—about three years after the group that had performed as Keyakizaka46 up to 2019 rebranded and restarted as Hinatazaka46—“Tsuki to Hoshi ga Odoru Midnight” arrived just as the members’ teamwork was hitting its stride.
The music video is notable for its vivid blue and yellow outfits, and the forward-looking lyrics, which embody that bright image, give you a push from behind.
When you listen to the song while watching the video, the message of “Don’t give up yet” quietly sinks into your heart and fills you with motivation!
I know, okay.Kyūso Nekokami
The down-to-earth words pierce straight into the heart.
It’s a song by Kyuso Nekokami, a rock band active mainly in the Kansai area, released as their third single in 2016.
It’s an energetic rock number, yet it carries a hint of melancholy.
Perhaps that comes from the negative emotions embedded in the lyrics.
Even so, the determination of “I’m going to do it anyway!” comes through at the same time, making it a message song that really hits home.
Why not stand up and join in, too?