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Songs to listen to when you're feeling down. Recommended feel-good, uplifting tracks.

When you’re feeling down, is there something you “always do”? For some people it might be exercise or going for a drive, but I’m sure many turn to listening to music.

As you listen to songs created by many artists, each infused with their own messages, you start to feel encouraged bit by bit, don’t you? This time, I’ll introduce plenty of songs that will stay close to your weary heart and lift your spirits.

I hope you catch the message in each song and that your heart feels a little lighter.

Songs to Listen to When You're Feeling Down: Recommended Uplifting Tracks (91–100)

Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do? [Official Music Video]
Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS

When you’re feeling down, there are times you crave something grand and sweeping, right? If that’s your mood, I recommend RADWIMPS’ “Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do?” This song was chosen as the theme song for Makoto Shinkai’s animated film Weathering With You.

Its world perfectly suits a movie theme, and just by listening, you’ll feel as if you’ve watched an entire film.

Thank youŌhara Sakurako

Sakurako Ohara – Thank You. (Music Video Short ver.)
Thank youŌhara Sakurako

It’s a song full of gratitude with the bright, energetic feel that’s so characteristic of Sakurako Ohara.

Recently, she has been expanding her activities beyond singing to include TV dramas and stage performances.

In the drama “Koinaka,” where she appeared as Sota Fukushi’s younger sister, she wore braces to portray her middle school years, which became a hot topic.

GO!!!FLOW

FLOW 『GO!!!』(Music Video Short Ver.)
GO!!!FLOW

It’s a hit song by FLOW.

It became a hot topic after being used as an opening theme for the anime Naruto.

If you watched the anime, there’s a good chance you know it.

It’s a bright, upbeat track, so give it a listen when you’re feeling down and need a boost.

Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” Short Ver.
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

If you had to pick one signature song by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, it would be this one.

Released in May 2015 as their 10th single, it was also the ending theme for Season 1 of the anime Blood Blockade Battlefront.

The lyrics are striking, comparing the sweetness and bitterness of life to marmalade and sugar song, peanuts and a bitter step.

It features clear, airy vocals and edgy instrumentals.

It’s an uplifting, positive number—one that makes you feel lighter when you’re down.

It’s a refreshing track perfect for mornings, and the music video, which starts with a wake-up scene, is memorable too.

It’s often played over in-store broadcasts and on the radio, so many people have probably heard it before.

Feeling great!!mihimaru GT

mihimaru GT – Feeling Great ↑↑
Feeling great!!mihimaru GT

mihimaru GT, who have been on hiatus since 2013, are a male–female duo.

Hiroko is an excellent singer.

I really want to hear her voice again.

This track is an upbeat number, so once you listen to it, you’ll definitely feel like running more and more.

ProgressSuga Shikao

Shikao Suga / Reconstruction Support Studio Live “Progress”
ProgressSuga Shikao

This is a hit song by the popular artist Suga Shikao.

It is well known as the theme song for the NHK program ‘Professional: Shigoto no Ryuugi’ (Professionals: The Way of Work).

Many people say they’ve gained courage from listening to this song when they’re feeling down.

It’s definitely a track you should listen to when you’re low.

Dawn BeatFujifaburikku

It’s a hit song by the popular band Fujifabric.

It became a hot topic when it was chosen as the theme song for the drama Moteki.

While it may seem understated, it features powerful vocals and sound, and it’s the kind of track that can lift your spirits when you’re feeling down.