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 (161–170)
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?
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.
WINDKōda Kumi
It was released in 2006 as Koda Kumi’s 29th single.
The song was used as the theme for Fuji TV’s coverage of the Turin Olympics.
As the title “WIND” suggests, it portrays moving forward into the wind—there may be headwinds and difficulties, but a bright future awaits beyond them, so let’s keep going.
With its bright, pop sound, it cheers you on.
It’s not heavy and easy to listen to, so it can lift your spirits.
I can’t stay a daydreaming girlAikawa Nanase
This song is sung over an intense melody and rock-style music.
Although it was their debut single, it sold 400,000 copies and became their fourth biggest hit—a truly iconic track.
It’s a song everyone can get hyped to, so it’s guaranteed to fire up the crowd when you sing it at karaoke.
Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako
Released in 1987, this is Takako Okamura’s fifth single.
It’s a song I especially want people with goals to listen to.
For those days when you don’t feel like going to work and your heart feels a bit worn out, her soft, gentle voice quietly soothes and comforts.
Unwavering WishTamura Naomi
Released in 1994 as Naomi Tamura’s fourth single.
It was chosen as the opening theme for Magic Knight Rayearth, became a million seller, and led to her appearance in the 1995 NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The lyrics encourage listeners by conveying that, although there are many obstacles to realizing dreams and goals for the future, you should cast away your fear and move forward, making it a song that gives courage.
I tried falling in love with you.chay
Released in 2015 as chay’s sixth single.
It was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Date: What Is Love Like?” and has an American ’60s pop vibe that feels nostalgic.
The lyrics portray a pure, awkward heart nervous about an unfamiliar date, and the song gives you energy as if it’s cheering on unrequited love.