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 (111–120)
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
A heartwarming anthem that vividly captures the feelings of facing the anxieties and uncertainties of youth.
Set to a refreshing melody, it gently conveys the importance of embracing your true self.
With a sound packed with pop-rock elements and a powerful vocal performance, this is a striking track.
Produced as the theme song for the special NHK General program “18-sai Matsuri” aired in December 2024, it garnered major attention after being performed together with 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation.
When you feel like you’re losing your way, or when you need the courage to take a new step forward, this song will be a reassuring companion.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
A heartwarming rock tune by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, packed with the sweet-bitter flavor of youth and the anticipation of growth.
Centered on memories with loved ones and the finiteness of life, this song was chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery,” which began airing in April 2024, and went on to win the 66th Japan Record Awards in December of the same year—achieving the remarkable feat of back-to-back victories.
It offers comfort to those feeling anxious or lonely in a corner of the city, giving them the courage to face forward while embracing their own imperfections.
When the start of a new chapter leaves you feeling low, listening to this track may lighten your heart and help you take a fresh step forward.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
A song whose exhilarating guitar sound and powerful message strike a chord.
WANIMA, a rock band based in Kumamoto, released it in August 2016 as the commercial song for NIVEA Kao’s “8×4.” Set to a driving, fast-paced melody, it expresses the strength to overcome adversity and gratitude for the encounters along the way, resulting in a track that brims with positivity.
Listening to it first thing in the morning is sure to energize you for the day ahead.
It’s a gentle, encouraging anthem that gives you a push at major turning points in life or when you’re about to take on a new challenge.
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
It suddenly became famous as the theme song for Doraemon, but pay attention to Motohiro Hata’s vocals in the acoustic version as well.
It feels calm and mellow, yet the lyrics really give you energy.
A friend who said they went to the concert got totally hooked.
Rock never dies22/7
It’s a rock number that makes you want to bob your shoulders along and fills you with energy.
It’s a song by the idol group 22/7, released in January 2025.
Also serving as the ending theme for the anime “The Unfortunate Job: Appraiser Was Actually the Strongest,” the track features an energetic sound and a catchy melody line.
Just following the sound seems to make the haze clouding your heart disappear.
The message—“If you believe in yourself, you can change the future”—is really wonderful, too.
Highly recommended when you want to switch your mood.
Love MySelfIS:SUE
A refreshing cheer song that gently nudges people to take their first step toward a challenge.
IS:SUE’s brisk melodies and soft harmonies stay close to the listener’s heart.
Set for release in February 2025, this work powerfully sings about the importance of believing in yourself, even as it touches on feelings of anxiety.
Riding on a danceable, pop sound, it delivers a message of self-affirmation in down-to-earth words.
For those feeling uneasy before a new chapter or unsure about their choices, it will surely bring warm courage to their hearts.
Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE
Released in 2024, this song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE was chosen as the theme for the film “Saint Young Men THE MOVIE: Holy Men VS the Demon Army.” Set to a gentle melody, its message about the importance of resting well is filled with warmth that quietly supports everyone.
Motoki Omori, the band’s vocalist, has been a fan of the original work since junior high school, and he approached the songwriting with deep affection for and understanding of the piece.
For those who tend to overwork themselves in their busy daily lives, or who wish to find a bit more calm in their hearts, this song will surely offer a lovely moment of healing.