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 lovely, memorable message (161–170)
swallowtail butterflyPorunogurafiti
Marked by a Latin-flavored melody, this work is a gem of a ballad that portrays a love destined never to be fulfilled.
The beautiful lyrics spun by Porno Graffitti vividly express the exhilaration of romance, despair, and the relentless pursuit of love through the imagery of a swallowtail butterfly’s wings.
Released in June 2001, it drew attention when the members themselves appeared in the tie-in commercial.
The chorus from the interlude to the final refrain features the recorded voices of 3,000 concertgoers, resonating deeply with listeners.
With its profound exploration of life’s meaning and purpose, it’s a highly recommended song for those troubled by love or standing at a crossroads in life.
Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS
A timeless anthem of encouragement sung by the legendary rock band THE BLUE HEARTS.
Sometimes the answer is right in front of us, yet we overthink things and lose sight of it, don’t we? This song blasts away that mental fog and powerfully reminds us that “what truly matters is right within your heart.” Released in July 1990, it’s also famous for having made a big splash as the theme song for the TV drama “High School Graffiti 2.” It’s the perfect track when you need the courage to take on a challenge or when your confidence is starting to waver.
Give it a listen and let the passion hidden in your heart burst into bright, blazing flame!
dawnFukuyama Masaharu
This is a work by Masaharu Fukuyama, written as the theme song for the drama “Television Future Heritage ORANGE: The Soulful Story of Firefighters Who Risked Their Lives on 1.17,” which focuses on the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.
Set to a rich, weighty band sound, the song conveys a powerful will to find hope in the light of dawn that quietly arrives from the depths of profound despair.
Its lyrics, infused with reverence for life and prayers for rebirth, resonated perfectly with the drama’s worldview, which portrays the souls of people facing adversity.
The track was included on the April 2014 album “HUMAN” and was also used in a beer commercial.
Don’t you feel it’s the kind of song that stands beside those trying to overcome a painful past and take a new step forward, giving them energy for tomorrow?
Twenty-nine, thirtykuriipuhaipe
This song portrays a realistic picture of standing at the milestone of entering your thirties and wrestling with how you should live the rest of your life.
Wanting to be reborn as something other than human so you could live without thinking, getting laughed at for talking about ideals and being too dreamy—many people have probably experienced the situations described in the lyrics.
When you have to make a decision, everyone struggles and suffers.
Realizing you’re not alone can make you feel a little lighter, doesn’t it?
Thunderous applauseLiSA
One that still stands out in our memory for going viral on TikTok is “Issai no Kassai.” It’s a song rock singer LiSA wrote specifically for the special program for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Set to an up-tempo yet weighty sound, it sings about the importance of believing in yourself.
Because it also portrays negative emotions, it’s a song that just about anyone can relate to.
Plus, the chant-like calls that evoke soccer crowd support make it a track that really fires you up.
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
“Ashita mo” is a song by the hugely popular three-piece rock band SHISHAMO that cheers on people doing their best in everyday life.
Whether you’re a working adult or a student, everyone has worries and hardships.
The lyrics are relatable to those kinds of days, and the song gives a gentle push to people working hard as they look forward to the weekend break.
Peter PanYuuri
This is a moving song that expresses a steadfast resolve to chase one’s dreams.
It brilliantly captures the strength to stand by one’s convictions despite social criticism and the purity to envision ideals free from conventions.
Written and composed by Yuuri, this J-pop rock track is marked by a funky backing and a powerful vocal performance.
Since its digital-only release in August 2020, it has resonated with many listeners, and starting in April 2021 it was also used as a corporate commercial song by DIP Corporation.
It’s a track that gently encourages those who want to keep pursuing their dreams and those seeking a path that’s true to themselves.