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 (151–160)
BeginningBLUE ENCOUNT
“Hajimari” by the rock band BLUE ENCOUNT, which enjoys strong support especially from younger generations.
It’s also tied up as the support song for the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
With lyrics that cheer on those who give their all with sincerity, it’s sure to lift your spirits when you’re feeling down.
A person who loves springGLAY
A track included on GLAY’s third major original album, “BELOVED,” released in 1996.
TAKURO wrote the song after traveling to Iceland, moved by the resilient way Icelanders endure the freezing winter and wait for spring.
The lyrics, which sing of how people live by loving and being loved, are soul-cleansing.
To the futureKiroro
Released in 1998 as Kiroro’s second single.
It is often sung in middle and high school music classes and at choral competitions, and is also a classic graduation song.
Although it expresses straightforward feelings toward one’s mother, its encouraging lyrics—urging us to move forward toward the future, even if slowly—give listeners strength.
Tommorow never knowsMr.Children
It’s a well-known classic by the hugely popular band Mr.Children.
They have many hit songs, but this one in particular has a gentle melody and lyrics, so why not give it a listen when you’re feeling down? It will surely lift your spirits.
budKobukuro
Released in 2007, this is one of Kobukuro’s signature songs.
The sparkling sound of the electronic organ at the start touches the heartstrings.
Throughout, it is gentle and quiet yet powerfully moving.
In the final part, it sings that a flower blooming with all its might looks like you doing your best.
No matter the outcome, it makes you feel you won’t give up until the end.
Look at the sky.Sha ran Q
It was released in 1995.
It’s one of Sharan Q’s hidden gems.
While they have many rock and funky tracks, this one is fresh and gentle.
The song says that even when you’re feeling down, look up at the sky and try again.
It tells the person by your side that when times are tough, I’ll reach out my hand, so let’s both keep looking forward.
We really do get strength from the people we love, don’t we?
Songs to listen to when you're feeling down: Recommended uplifting tracks (161–170)
Maaya Sakamotomajikku nanbaa
The TV anime Kobato opening theme.
An upbeat number that makes you feel like moving forward positively and staying true to yourself no matter how down you get.
With optimistic lyrics that make you believe in tomorrow even if you stumble or cry, and a catchy melody that gets stuck in your head, you’ll find yourself listening to it over and over.