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. Wonderful, memorable messages (1–10)
To tomorrowLittle Glee Monster
It’s a song filled with the determination to keep moving forward, even when times are tough and you’re feeling anxious.
The female vocal group Little Glee Monster released it in 2017 as their ninth single.
Young women in particular may find themselves resonating with the group’s message.
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
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GREEN APPLE is a three-piece rock band known for ensemble-driven songs packed with colorful pop flair.
Their seventh digital-only single, “Que Sera Sera,” written as the theme song for the TV drama ‘At Least on Sunday Night…,’ also drew attention for being the band’s first-ever drama tie-in.
Its message, which portrays emotions that aren’t all pretty, feels deeply personal to many listeners and is likely to give them courage.
It’s a track that serves both as an anthem of support and a vow—something only a band that has overcome many hardships could express.
Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK
The rock band ONE OK ROCK, which enjoys overwhelming popularity among the younger generation, has a cheering song called “Kimisidai Ressha.” In fact, when you translate the English lyrics into Japanese, it becomes a song with a very strong message.
You should be able to feel the importance of your own time from this song.
Please feel the cheer sent by the hero in your own interpretation.
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The music video, released on YouTube before the digital distribution, drew significant attention, and after the release both the music video and streaming surpassed 100 million plays.
It also went viral on social media, with many creators using it.
Originally, the song was written for high school students who were struggling after the cancellation of the National High School Sports Festival due to COVID-19.
With the message, “Even if things are painful and sad now, the effort you’ve put in will surely be rewarded,” the song encouraged many students and will continue to be remembered as an anthem that cheers on youth.
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On mornings when you’re feeling low, you want a song bursting with energy! For you—yes, you—I have just the recommendation: “Tomoshibi” by Half time Old, a rock band formed in 2011 in Nagoya and centered around vocalist Masaharu Kito and guitarist Yuichi Kojika.
With stirring lyrics like “The road isn’t smooth, and we’ll face many setbacks, but what lies beyond is an irreplaceable victory,” this song is sure to blow away any anxiety you have.
The melody is also noteworthy for embracing even those unfamiliar with rock.
If you’re short on time, at least read the lyrics—this is the one track you should check out.
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
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GREEN APPLE’s songs range from tracks with striking electronic sounds to breezy guitar rock, but this one is a particularly mellow rock ballad among them.
On top of that, the lyrics can be taken as an anthem for life, which makes it a really lovely song! Through work and relationships, there are times when you might feel, “Why am I the only one who has to go through something this painful…?” But if you listen to this song, you’ll realize, “I’m not the only one who’s hurting, and I’m not alone,” and at the same time, you’ll start to think positively: “These tough experiences are part of my life too, so I’m going to face them with all I’ve got.”
SparkleRADWIMPS
This is a song distinguished by lyrics that resonate with the heart and a moving melody.
While weaving in grand themes such as fate and the future, it sings about the importance of cherishing special moments in everyday life.
It is included on RADWIMPS’s album “Ningen Kaika,” released in November 2016, and is also known as a featured song in the blockbuster film “Your Name.” Together with the film, the song sparked a social phenomenon.
It’s recommended for those who feel the sparkle of love, sense a fateful encounter, or wish to etch memories with someone dear into their hearts.
Give it a listen when your heart feels tired or when you need the courage to take one more step.