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 feel-good tracks (131–140)
ALL MY TRUE LOVESPEED
ALL MY TRUE LOVE by SPEED, a female vocal group that enjoyed immense popularity in the ’90s.
The main vocalist, Hiroko, showcases her piercing high tones in this song as well.
The lyrics are uplifting and make you feel like giving it your all, so it’s sure to boost your spirits when you’re feeling down.
Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS
First released independently in 1987 and reissued in 2002, “Hito ni Yasashiku” originally had the working title “Ganbare no Uta.” When someone tells you “ganbare” so directly, it just makes you genuinely happy, doesn’t it? It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you need a little boost of motivation.
Problem Girlkyarī pamyu pamyu
Released in 2015, this song was chosen as the theme for Fuji TV’s Thursday drama “A Restaurant with Issues.” It features an unprecedentedly cool sound and bold, hard-hitting lyrics.
The lyrics radiate Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s strong will as an artist.
You can sense that even a top artist like Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has her struggles, which is empowering.
Go for it!!Urufuruzu
Guts da ze!! is a song that instantly lifts your spirits; when you’re feeling down or tired, listening to it gives you a real boost.
It’s often used at weddings, too, and it’s a heartwarming, straightforward song you’ll want to dedicate to someone special.
If I can laughUrufuruzu
It’s a masterpiece whose every single lyric resonates so deeply it leaves you in awe.
As you listen to it over and over, you’ll truly find yourself laughing, “Ha-ha-ha!” at the end.
The song drew attention again after Yo Oizumi sang it in a commercial.
It’s a track that stays close to you when you’re feeling down and gives you strength.
I WISHMōningu Musume.
It was released in 2000.
It’s a single from Morning Musume’s peak era.
With members like Maki Goto and Nozomi Tsuji joining, the public’s image of “Mo-Musu” became firmly established.
While many of their songs are up-tempo numbers, this track overflows with a gentle warmth that softly cradles a wounded heart.
It starts softly and builds from the chorus, expressing the feeling of one’s spirits lifting from a low point.
Further awayRemioromen
It was released in 2008 as Remioromen’s 12th single.
Chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Beijing Olympic broadcasts, it’s an inspiring track befitting the Olympics.
The lyrics encourage you not to set limits or a finish line for yourself, but to strive toward a farther, future version of you.
Its soaring high notes and refreshing sound moved many viewers during scenes from the Beijing Olympics.