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 (181–190)
To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nuts
A warm, encouraging song by Creepy Nuts that powerfully portrays the potential for genius everyone once had and the individuality that gets lost within society.
It’s a track from their second major album, “To Us Who Were Once Geniuses,” and was released to the world in August 2020 as the TV commercial song for Teikyo Heisei University.
Riding on a hip-hop rhythm, it carefully depicts the limitless possibilities everyone had in childhood and the purity that fades as we grow up, while delivering a message to keep looking forward without giving up.
When you feel crushed by social pressure or self-doubt, listening to this song will surely give you the courage to take a new step forward.
winding roadNovelbright
This rock number features a crisp, grand sound and uplifting lyrics that depict the winding journey of life.
Packed with all of Novelbright’s appeal, it conveys the importance of believing in yourself and moving forward step by step, even in the face of adversity.
Created as the theme song for TV Tokyo’s Drama 9 series “Courtroom Dragon,” airing from January 2025, its music video—directed by Hiroshi Tamaki—unfolds with the band performing amid majestic natural scenery.
It’s an encouraging anthem that gently pushes forward those who feel uncertain about their path or who are standing before an important choice.
The BeginningONE OK ROCK
It’s a powerful rock number that gives a push to everyone trying to take a new step between the past and the future.
Its grand soundscape and passionate vocals resonate deeply, giving you the courage to keep moving forward even in tough times.
Released as a single by ONE OK ROCK in August 2012, it was written as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin.
Perfectly matching the film’s worldview, this work is sure to strike a chord with those who are trying to take a new step after overcoming setbacks and struggles, or those who want to change themselves.
gradationSUPER BEAVER
A soul-stirring song that delicately portrays human emotions like a gradient.
Alongside SUPER BEAVER’s resonant rock sound, the turmoil of a heart swaying between ideals and reality is vividly expressed.
Its message-rich lyrical world and powerful performance resonate deeply with listeners’ emotions.
Released in April 2023 as the theme song for the film “Tokyo Revengers 2: Bloody Halloween -Fate-,” the track came out in three editions as a first-press limited release.
With vocalist Shibuya’s expressively rich voice and masterful arrangements, the music gently encourages all those who, despite their worries and doubts, are trying to move forward.
one’s true feelingssumika
An anthem of encouragement that expresses moments when you feel like giving up in honest, straightforward words.
Written by sumika as the support song for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, the track was released in January 2021 as a double A-side single and was included on the album AMUSIC in March of the same year.
Within its powerful sound that evokes the intensity of sports, it conveys the importance of walking forward with your teammates.
Starting in April of that year, it was also featured as the TV commercial song for Aisin Corporation.
Whether you’re feeling defeat or loneliness, or want to link arms with friends and face forward, this song is sure to give you courage.
IchibanboshiSnow Man
This is a message song by Snow Man that expresses the determination to keep moving forward even when your heart feels like it’s about to break.
A medium-tempo ballad, it features a warm melody and stunning harmonies that showcase the individuality of all nine members.
The lyrics carefully portray a shift in emotion—from the pain of being unable to accept even words of encouragement to a feeling of gratitude toward those who offered support.
Included on the album “i DO ME,” released in May 2023, the song has maintained strong popularity among fans.
It gently accompanies anyone striving toward a dream or hoping to support someone else.
soundtrackCreepy Nuts × Sugata Masaki
This moving track exquisitely fuses a soulful, embracing vocal with a groovy beat.
It stands out for its powerful message that stays close to everyday life and affirms the importance of living strongly.
The song declares that even a life without a dazzling storyline has true meaning, and that each of us has a path where we can shine.
Released in July 2020, it was also used as the theme song for the Nippon TV information program “Sukkiri.” It is included on the album “To Us Who Were Once Geniuses” and has garnered strong support from many fans.
This work gently stays by the side of those who struggle with their way of life or values, and those who find self-expression difficult.