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.
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Songs to Listen to When You're Feeling Down: Recommended Uplifting Tracks (91–100)
Broken-winged angelNakamura Ayumi
Released in 1985 as Ayumi Nakamura’s third single.
It was used in a Nissin Cup Noodles commercial and became her biggest hit.
Although a broken-winged angel cannot fly, the song’s powerful, husky vocals give you the strength to feel you can live boldly.
Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio
Tamio Okuda’s songs are characterized by their fresh sound and catchy melodies.
This piece centers on themes of freedom and adventure, evoking the feeling of riding through vast landscapes on a motorcycle or in a car, and portraying liberation from everyday constraints.
It was released in June 1996 and was featured in commercials such as Nissan’s Wingroad and Sanyo’s Xacti.
It reached No.
4 on the Oricon weekly chart and ranked 48th on Oricon’s year-end chart for 1996.
It’s a recommended track for when you’re feeling down or want to feel free, and it’s sure to sound great during your commute by bike or car.
Songs to listen to when you're feeling down. Recommended feel-good tracks (101–110)
Grateful, thrilled, and overwhelmed like a stormarashi
Released in 2000 as Arashi’s fourth single.
It was used as the opening theme for the Fuji TV drama “Namida wo Fuite,” starring Kazunari Ninomiya, and is a popular song known for expressing gratitude to fans.
The lyrics convey that everyone lives for someone and that there is always someone who needs you—words that lift you up when you’re feeling down.
It’s a song you want to listen to while savoring the lyrics.
Sterling StarKEYTALK
This KEYTALK song is an uplifting track themed around dreams, hope, and the spirit of challenge.
It describes having more dreams than small hands can hold, and looking back on those dreams after growing up.
Released in October 2015, it was also used as the ending theme for the anime Dragon Ball Super.
Its exciting introductory guitar phrase, positive lyrics, and soaring chorus are especially appealing.
The song conveys the importance of believing in yourself and having the courage to face any difficulty.
When you’re feeling down or losing sight of your path, it’s a piece that will surely stay close to your heart and lift your spirits.
Resolution on the Seventh DayUVERworld
Based on a scene seen in a dream, this moving song questions the fragility of life and the meaning of living.
It speaks as if to remind us that “even in an imperfect state, people can find happiness” and that “change can begin right at this very moment.” Released in June 2014 as UVERworld’s 26th single, it was also included on the album Ø CHOIR and reached No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart.
In live performances, it is positioned as a key track that creates a sense of unity with the audience.
This work gently stands by those who feel uncertain about their own worth or struggle to take the first step toward change.
Peter PanYuuri
This is a motivational song about the importance of pursuing your dreams and the courage to stay true to yourself.
Written and composed by Yuuri, the piece carries a powerful message that doesn’t reject growing up, but instead teaches the value of holding on to your convictions no matter your age.
Its fast, driving sound paired with Yuuri’s soaring vocals stirs the listener’s heart.
Released digitally in August 2020, it was also selected as the CM song for DIP Corporation starting in April 2021.
That October, it surpassed 100 million streams and became a popular track included on the album “Ichi.” It’s a karaoke favorite you’ll want to belt out with passion while immersing yourself in the lyrics’ worldview.
For those struggling with their current situation or on the verge of giving up on their dreams, it’s sure to give a gentle push forward.
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
There’s a story about a school teacher who kept playing this song by the bedside of a child in a coma after a traffic accident, and in the end the child regained consciousness.
When I can’t sort out my feelings or lose the energy to pursue my dreams, I listen to this song to recharge.