Are there people who are running hard with dreams and hopes, who are continuing to put in effort every day?
When you keep working toward goals you’ve set for yourself, there may be times when you feel anxious or feel like you’re about to be overwhelmed by tough experiences.
In this article, I’ll introduce songs that depict dreams and hope for the future to support you in those moments.
If you love music, these power songs are sure to give you strength, so find the one that’s perfect for you.
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Masterpieces that sing of hopes and dreams. Timeless songs (1–10) that guide those who strive toward the future.
BlessingYOASOBI
When it comes to songs that give you a push when taking a step toward the future, this is the one.
With lyrics themed around YOASOBI’s new challenges and choosing the path forward, it gives courage to people struggling in various situations.
Released in November 2022, it was also used as the opening theme for the popular anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury.
If you’re looking for a song that resonates with you, I recommend this one.
It will give you the courage to take a step toward your dreams.
Flower of loveaimyon
The gem of a song woven by Aimyon was written as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Ranman.” Inspired by the story of a botanist, it features lyrics interlacing themes of love and hope.
Released in April 2023, the track expresses the joys and sorrows of life and the weight of loving someone.
Aimyon’s warm voice and the sound of her guitar feel like a compassionate embrace.
The song gently nudges those who keep striving and holds the power to point toward a light of hope.
It’s a piece that stays close to the hearts of people doing their best every day and gives them courage.
To tomorrowLittle Glee Monster
Little Glee Monster is a girls’ vocal group with a clear yet powerful singing style, especially popular among people of their generation.
While their songs often have an energetic image, the track “Ashita e” (“To Tomorrow”) is a slightly different, deeply moving number.
Released in 2017 as their ninth single, it’s a song for which the five members wrote the lyrics together.
It expresses the idea that the hardships you’ve endured make the hope that awaits beyond them all the more meaningful—a song about setback and hope.
horizonback number
A signature song by back number that portrays hope, setbacks, and the courage to move forward.
It was created as an anthem to encourage high school students whose Inter-High Championships were canceled during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Iyori Shimizu’s honest vocals resonate with anyone chasing their dreams.
Released digitally in August 2021, it topped the streaming charts for nine consecutive weeks and surpassed 100 million total streams in November of the same year.
It’s a must-listen for those facing setbacks or worries, or feeling uncertain about the future.
Give it a listen, and you’ll surely feel hope for tomorrow.
Song of HopeMISIA
A song filled with hope and a forward-looking spirit for the future.
MISIA’s overwhelming vocal prowess resonates deeply with listeners.
Released in October 2022, it was also featured in a SONY commercial.
Marking the opening of MISIA’s nationwide tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of her debut, this work symbolizes her commitment to sowing hope through music even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s a warm cheer for everyone earnestly pursuing their goals in work, studies, and life.
When you’re feeling down or want to push yourself, listening to it will surely give you courage.
Life NotebookHirai Dai
It’s a song that looks back on each person’s life and the dreams they once held, strengthening the resolve to move forward into the future.
It was included on the 2023 EP “SURF & TURF (Deluxe Edition)” and was also used as an image song for the Daito Trust Construction Group.
Its gentle rhythm and powerful, gospel-inspired chorus are striking, evoking the determined steps of someone steadily moving ahead.
The lyrics convey that past dreams can become the strength to keep walking through life, portraying a strong will to carve out a bright future.
Starting lineBaba Toshihide
Toshihide Baba is a singer-songwriter with many moving songs that give a push to people who are doing their best.
His song “Start Line” is one of his signature tracks, packed to the brim with messages and hints for those who are striving.
The heavy lyrics right from the start may take you by surprise, but it’s a powerful number that makes you want to overcome hardship and adversity.
It reminds you that you can always start over, that you can stand at the start line anytime.