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 (201–210)
Horse and deerYonezu Kenshi
A song by Kenshi Yonezu characterized by powerful melodies and lyrics that resonate with the heart.
Written as the theme song for the drama “No Side Game,” it was released digitally in August 2019.
Alongside its grand sound, the lyrics—depicting people who confront adversity and keep moving forward—leave a strong impression.
By listening to one’s inner voice and singing of the importance of love and bonds, this piece encourages those who wish to keep challenging themselves without giving up in the face of hardship.
Give it a listen when you’re striving toward a new environment or goal.
Wind of VictoryBaba Toshihide
It’s included on the single “Machiawase,” released in June 2010 by Toshihide Baba.
Its powerful melody and warm vocals are truly appealing.
The lyrics are packed to the brim with support for soccer players.
As you listen, your chest gradually swells with emotion.
It’s recommended for those who want to push their limits through sports and for those who want to work hard toward their goals together with teammates.
one’s true feelingssumika
This piece was written as the theme song for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
It’s a track by the pop-rock band sumika—also known for hits like “Fiction” and “Lovers.”—and was released in 2021 as their 10th single.
Because they’ve worked hard together with their teammates, they can finally speak their true “feelings” honestly… The song teaches the importance of conveying your genuine emotions to others.
Perhaps because it’s in a ballad style, each word gently seeps deep into your heart.
Liberated zonePorunogurafiti
A song released in March 2024 to commemorate PornoGraffitti’s 25th anniversary debut.
Its lyrics, which depict hope for life in a ruined world and the stories that sprout from it, truly resonate.
While accepting dark nights and hardships, it conveys the value of living within them and the importance of finding small lights—so wonderful, isn’t it? Focusing on human relationships and emotional shifts, it offers a fresh perspective on people’s feelings and ways of living in modern society.
This work lets you feel a powerful resilience that doesn’t lose sight of hope even in difficult situations.
Highly recommended for those who want to listen with a calm mindset or are seeking forward-looking energy!
Goddess – MEGAMI –fuurin
An encouragement song wrapped in kindness.
The lyrics are packed with heartfelt cheers for those chasing their dreams.
Carried by Furin’s warm vocals, messages like “Don’t give up” and “Just keep moving straight ahead” really resonate.
Released in March 2024 as her major-label debut single, the track drew attention by reaching No.
1 in the Oricon Daily Singles Ranking (Enka/Kayō category).
It’s a song you’ll want to gift as a reward to yourself for working hard, or as a token of support to someone special.
Each listen is sure to give you courage.
UniqueAARON
This song is also the theme for the drama “Isn’t That a Rip-Off?”—and I always look forward to Kyoko Yoshine’s slightly spacey, soft-hearted character in it.
It’s also the debut track from the artist AARON—pronounced “Aaron.” Even when unexpected rain falls or your IC card won’t work and you feel a bit down, the song embraces a positive mindset that sees those moments as “unique.” The lyrics brim with energy to keep moving forward day by day, and there’s so much to relate to.
As you listen on, elements of a love song blend in, and that subtle touch is great too.
It’s a track that leads to a happy ending—one I’d love for you to play when you need a boost.
Tears-kun, good morning again today!ano
If you’re struggling with self-confidence and wondering, “Does my existence even have meaning…?”, here’s one song I highly recommend: ano’s ‘Good Morning Again, Mr.
Tears.’ Ano is truly a star of the Reiwa era—there’s hardly a day she isn’t on TV or radio as a talent and musician.
Her distinctive voice and effortless, natural vibe alone can help you breathe a little easier.
The lyrics, which can be read as saying ‘Because there’s music, no one is truly alone,’ are gentle on a heavy heart.
It’s as if ano herself, who helped write the lyrics, seeps through every single word.
Give this track a listen—you’ll surely find courage in it!