An uplifting song sung by a female artist. A track you’ll want to listen to when you need a boost.
When you want to do your best, when you feel like you might break, or when something unpleasant happens… there are times you just want to listen to a cheer-up song, right?
I think a lot of people draw strength from music.
So this time, I’m going to introduce some motivational songs, focusing on tracks sung by female artists.
I’ve gathered songs that carry encouraging messages from a female perspective and gentle tunes that sink softly into the heart.
Please take your time listening while reading the lyrics.
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Try EverythingDream Ami
The upbeat song sung by Dream Ami gained attention when it was used as the theme song for Disney’s 2016 animated film Zootopia.
In the movie, the heroine listens to the song to encourage herself as she sets off for the big city.
It’s a motivational anthem that inspires you to move forward without fear of failure.
Nogizaka PoemNogizaka 46
A song performed by the idol group Nogizaka46.
Rather than being just a typical “cute” idol tune, it has musical depth that appeals to a wide range of generations.
It’s an uplifting, hopeful song that helps you find light, whether your worries are small or big.
STARTLiNEYaita Hitomi
A pop song sung by singer-songwriter Hitomi Yaida.
The track was also selected as a support song for Fuji TV’s 2006 FIFA World Cup coverage.
Its lively rhythm and flowing melody make for a very fun, uplifting listen.
Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akari
This track stands out for its gentle, heartwarming melody and lyrics written in down-to-earth language.
It sings about the importance of living true to yourself in everyday life, offering a warm cheer to modern people overwhelmed by work.
Nanawo Akari’s distinctive vocals convey the message even more compellingly.
Set for release in February 2025, the song has been selected as the ending theme for the TV anime “I’m the Guild Receptionist, but I Don’t Want Overtime, So I’m Going to Solo the Boss,” and it features a pop, catchy sound.
It’s highly recommended for anyone who wants to rethink how they spend their time and make more room for self-care amid the rush of work.
With its soothing melody, it’s a wonderful song that brings comfort and energy for tomorrow.
circleIkuta Rira
Introductions like “YOASOBI’s unshakable vocalist” are no longer necessary—here’s a song where Rira Ikuta cheers you on with a hearty “Let’s do our best!!”: Circle.
Written specifically for a Kuraray commercial, many of you may have heard it on TV.
Daily life is a series of the same routines, which the song expresses as a circle, yet it also seems to carry the wish to keep growing upward even as we spin round and round.
With that in mind, the lyrics take on quite a deep meaning.
It’s the perfect song to play on a morning when you need a boost.
twilightSangatsu no Phantasia
An uplifting song that portrays the resolve to overcome the struggles and hardships of youth.
Mia’s clear, crystalline vocals and the catchy melody line resonate deeply.
Created in January 2024, this piece captures the delicate emotions of a blue, aching adolescence and centers on the theme of endings and beginnings.
Songs by Sangatsu no Phantasia often blend pop and rock elements to depict the bittersweetness and dynamism of youth.
When you’re striving toward a goal, people might say, “That’s impossible.” This is exactly the song you should listen to at times like that! It cheers you on, telling you that you’re cool for trying your best—no matter how clumsy it looks, and without worrying about what others think.
PRIDEImai Miki
A heart-stirring anthem that turns hidden love into pride is delivered by Miki Imai.
Gazing up at the southern night sky, this piece sings of deep affection and resolve for a beloved, a gem of a love song crafted by Tomoyasu Hotei.
It gently speaks of the kindness to forgive one another and the joy of cherishing each other’s individuality, tenderly resonating with listeners’ hearts.
Released in November 1996, it was selected as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Doc,” generating a huge response by topping the Oricon charts for three consecutive weeks.
For those who wish to keep moving forward or who hold thoughts of someone precious close to their heart, it will offer gentle companionship—like a gift from the starry sky.