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 uplifting song with great lyrics. A wonderful, memorable message (91–100)
Give it some guts!!Urufuruzu
Speaking of fight songs, you just can’t leave out their music! It’s “Guts da ze!!,” one of the signature tracks by the rock band Ulfuls, known for their fiery, soulful songs.
You don’t hear the word “guts” much these days, but when someone tells you “Guts da ze!!,” it strangely fires you up, doesn’t it? The lyrics, written in their characteristically casual wording, really stand out—and that familiar, down-to-earth language actually seeps into a weary heart all the more.
When you feel stuck and on the verge of stopping, give this song a listen.
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.
Flash GirlToukyou Jihen
Tokyo Jihen is a hugely popular band among working people in their 20s to 40s, and I think there are especially many women who are fans of Ringo Sheena.
Among their songs, “Senko Shoujo” (Flash Girl) is one of the most popular.
It may not often be talked about as a cheer or motivational song, but when you read the lyrics, they make you feel, “I have to cherish the present!” It’s a track that gives you a push to stop worrying about tomorrow and pour everything into making right now the best it can be.
LIFEkimaguren
It’s a cheering song that gives you courage when you’re unsure about your way of life and feel like your heart is about to break.
Released in May 2008 as Kimaguren’s second major-label single, this piece is a classic whose refreshing acoustic guitar and the duo’s harmonies resonate deeply.
It warmly portrays people who, even while losing sight of their true selves, keep searching for the meaning of life.
Embracing the sense of difficulty and loneliness that everyone carries, this song offers a chance to reclaim your authentic self.
When you feel on the verge of losing your sense of purpose, it will gently nudge you forward.
Try EverythingDream Ami
Disney’s Zootopia portrays the single-minded effort of striving toward one’s dreams.
Its theme song is Try Everything.
The original version is sung by Shakira, while the Japanese version is performed by Dream Ami.
The lyrics convey the importance of not giving up and of having courage.
Their warm message will soothe you and give you the energy to keep going.
You can also enjoy comparing it with the original version.
Soldier, run.B’z
Released in 2019.
This is the Lipovitan D Japan National Rugby Team support song.
It’s filled with encouragement for working adults who give their all every day! Even when things are tough and you feel like stopping along the way, this isn’t your destination.
It’s not over yet, so the message is: “Hold your head high and tough it out!” You can really feel that B’z are always watching over you from behind.
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.