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 to do your best (51–60)
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.
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.
AmbitiousSuperfly
Released in June 2019, this uplifting support song features positive lyrics and a powerful melody that resonate deeply.
Written specifically as the theme song for the drama “I Will Not Work Overtime, Period!” it stands out for lyrics that encourage working people.
Shiho Ochi’s expansive vocals deliver courage and hope to listeners.
When you’re tired or feeling lost, why not listen to this song and take another look at your life?
You don’t have to put on a brave face until dawn.Nogizaka 46
It’s a warm song that embraces your fragility, telling you there’s no need to put on a brave face.
Released in September 2019 as Nogizaka46’s 24th single, it sold over one million copies in its first week on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
You may find yourself acting tough, but inside you’re overwhelmed with anxiety.
This work gently stays by the side of those spending such lonely nights, kindly telling them it’s okay to be honest with themselves until dawn breaks.
When you’re worn out from trying too hard, listening to it might give you a small dose of courage to accept yourself as you are and take another step forward.
A support song sung by a female artist. Tracks to listen to when you want to do your best (61–70)
DREAMEREIKO
A grand and beautiful ballad that reminds you of the importance of having dreams.
This song was featured in the drama “Paripi Komei,” performed by Moka Kamishiraishi, who played the lead role of Eiko Tsukimi, and released in October 2023.
The lyrics and composition were created by Rira Ikuta, the vocalist of the music duo YOASOBI.
Her steady, resolute vocals pair perfectly with a melody that feels like stepping forward firmly, one step at a time, resulting in a naturally uplifting piece.
It’s a moving song that might even serve as a compass for your life.
TigerKINISHY ver from Audition “No No Girls”
The beat is striking, as if it symbolizes the tiger’s strength and dignity.
Released for streaming in December 2024, this track was performed during the fifth round of the girls’ group audition show “No No Girls,” drawing major attention.
The members’ diverse vocal work and rap combinations captivate listeners, while the lyrics—brimming with confidence and fighting spirit—give you the courage to face challenges.
Give it a listen and boost your mood!
People dream twice.Nogizaka 46
Nogizaka46 is a girls’ group expected to achieve even greater success, especially after the last remaining 1st- and 2nd-generation members announced their graduations in 2023.
Their 32nd single, “Hito wa Yume wo Nidomiru,” drew attention as the first single composed of 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-generation members.
Its uplifting, encouraging message gives listeners the courage to rise again toward dreams they once gave up on.
The pleasant, crystalline transparency created by their layered vocals fuels anticipation for the reborn Nogizaka46, making it a refreshing pop tune.
