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. Beautiful, memorable messages (21–30)
Joyfulikimonogakari
It’s a song brimming with energy and positivity.
By skillfully using emotional expressions like “dokidoki” (heart pounding) and “zukizuki” (aching), the lyrics feel as if they speak directly to the listener’s heart.
It conveys the importance of having fun wholeheartedly even as an adult, giving you the courage to let yourself go and express your true self.
Released in September 2009, it was also used as the theme song for Ezaki Glico’s Pocky commercial.
It’s a bright, pop track that showcases a new side of Ikimono-gakari.
Highly recommended when you’re feeling down or need a boost.
Listening to this song will surely lighten your heart and bring a smile to your face.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
Listening to WANIMA’s “Tomoni” makes you feel like you can overcome tough times.
Even if you’re feeling down because things aren’t going well at school or work, the lyrics of this song will brighten you up.
With WANIMA’s signature fast-paced band sound, it’s sure to clear your head and lift your spirits!
So that you can find happinesskurisu haato
Chris Hart’s songs always warm people’s hearts with his gentle messages.
This particular track is a message song for disaster recovery—dedicated to those working hard to rebuild and to people carrying emotional scars.
Even amid sorrow, it sings of facing forward and of happiness spreading to those around us.
The fact that, after many retakes, they chose the very first, candid vocal take conveys his strong commitment to recovery.
Included on the album “Song for You,” released in March 2014, the piece was created as SoftBank’s support theme for recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake.
It’s a number that wraps sinking feelings in warmth and gives you the strength to look ahead.
The day called tomorrowNatsukawa Rimi
A song that was originally a poem to which music was later added.
With the vast sky as its theme, it expresses the beauty of living and portrays the belief in tomorrow even in difficult circumstances.
Released as a single in September 2011, it was tied up as a choral piece supporting recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Rimi Natsukawa and Masafumi Akikawa co-created the work and each released it on CD, also performing together on year-end music programs.
For those whose everyday lives were taken by the disaster and who feel they cannot see the light, listening to this piece will surely inspire them to face their wounded hearts.
Even when it’s hard, tomorrow will come—this song teaches us to believe in ourselves and overcome.
FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
With explosive popularity among the younger generation, “Shukumei” by Official HIGE DANDism features refreshing vocals that cheer on those giving their all.
It also became well-loved as the theme song for “Netto Koshien”! With its pop, catchy melody and luxurious backing sound, this song fires up the passion of people who are working hard.
Just break the limit!UVERworld
A powerful UVERworld track that inspires with a bold message: don’t set your own limits.
Released in June 2008 on a double A-side single that included “Gekidou,” this song was also chosen as the support anthem for Pocari Sweat’s “Bukatsu no Tenshi” campaign.
Its catchy, sing-along melody and exhilarating sense of speed are irresistible.
It’s also included on the album AwakEVE, capturing the band’s momentum as they push toward the next stage.
When you feel crushed by mock exam results or daily pressure, it has the energy to fire you up—reminding you, “You can do more.” It’s an empowering anthem we hope every exam taker who wants to break their limits and seize success will listen to.
trigger; impetus; the start; what prompted itNogizaka 46
It’s a song that gives you the push you need when you want to start something but feel too anxious to take the first step.
It conveys the message that you can get moving and change from this very moment.
It’s truly a wonderful song that makes you feel like trying your best, so I hope many people will listen to it.