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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Cheer songs sung by female artists. Tracks to listen to when you want a boost (41–50)
I WISHMōningu Musume.
A song performed by Morning Musume, the idol group produced by music producer Tsunku♂.
It is said to be a song made for 4th-generation members Nozomi Tsuji and Ai Kago, and it remained one of their signature tracks, continuing to be sung even after generational changes in the lineup.
The lyrics convey hope, encouraging people like an ode to life.
WORK HARDchanmina
This song, chosen as the theme for the anime “BULLET/BULLET,” is a track by rapper Chanmina, released on April 30, 2025.
It’s an energetic piece that layers solid, resonant vocals over a powerful track.
Dynamically expressing the importance of perseverance and the strength to overcome challenges, it showcases Chanmina’s signature style.
It’s the perfect song to boost your motivation or give you a push when you’re ready to take on something new.
HeroAmuro Namie
A song performed by Namie Amuro, who enjoys broad support among younger generations.
Chosen as the theme song for NHK’s broadcasts of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics, it brims with powerful hope—embodying the resolve to move forward without turning one’s back on anything—clearly conveyed in the music video, in which she herself appears, walking straight ahead.
beautiful womanchanmina
This is a song I want people who feel crushed by society’s pressure to hear.
Chanmina’s powerful vocals convey the beauty of valuing your true self.
The message—to love yourself as you are, without being bound by any definition of “beauty”—really resonates.
Released in October 2021, this track is included on Chanmina’s fourth album, Harenchi.
When you lose confidence in yourself or get caught up in others’ opinions, listening to this song will surely give you courage.
Believe in the light within you, keep your head up, and continue moving forward.
A quiet legendTakeuchi Mariya
A heartwarming anthem dedicated to everyone who stays true to their beliefs.
It’s a hymn for people who pursue their lives with single-minded devotion, regardless of fame, and it gently stays close to the listener’s own heart.
The story that the inspiration came from being moved by Mao Asada’s performance at the 2014 Sochi Olympics conveys Mariya Takeuchi’s compassionate gaze, wishing to celebrate the smiles that come after overcoming trials.
Released in July 2014, the song was used as the theme for a Fuji TV documentary program and is also included on the album TRAD.
The choral collaboration—reuniting Mariya Takeuchi with Tatsuro Yamashita, Keisuke Kuwata, and Yuko Hara for the first time in 26 years—symbolizes the song’s special warmth.
It’s a perfect track for when you’re striving toward a goal or when you want to quietly honor someone’s efforts.
rock starAdo
A bold, heartfelt work packed with Ado’s true feelings, offered as a powerful anthem for all who keep chasing their dreams.
It portrays a dream‑struck girl becoming the rock star she once dreamed of, forging her own path as she overcomes loneliness and anxiety, all set to an emotional rock sound.
Released in April 2025 as a track on the album “Ado’s Best Album,” it was also chosen as the theme song for Marubeni Corporation’s corporate advertisement campaign, expressing the message that “you’re not alone” and “let’s do it together” on the road to making dreams come true.
If you’re confident in your vocal ability, you can deliver a stirring, passionate performance on stage.
Everyone is a heroAI
Sung by an AI with a powerful and beautiful voice, this song is an arrangement of the folk dance standard “Turkey in the Straw.” It also aired in an au TV commercial and became a hot topic.
The whole track is bright and uplifting—just listening to it gives you energy.