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 (11–20)
A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY
An uplifting anthem that combines the warmth of gently encouraging those who face setbacks and hardships to believe in themselves and move forward, with the strength to give them the courage to rise again.
HIPPY’s soul-stirring vocals resonate deeply with listeners’ hearts.
Included on the album “HomeBase ~Arigatou~,” released in March 2017, this song has been chosen by many professional baseball players as their walk-up music and ranked No.
1 in the 2020 Professional Baseball Players’ Walk-up Song Rankings.
It’s the perfect track for moments when you feel like you might stop chasing your dreams, when you feel anxious or alone, or when you want someone to give you a gentle push.
It will stay close to your heart and give you the courage to take a step toward tomorrow.
Rain, then Sunshine Hallelujahyuzu
Yuzu’s songs are bright and uplifting, so they’re perfect for when you’re feeling down.
Among them, I especially recommend “Ame nochi Hallelujah.” Even if things don’t go as planned and you fail, it carries the message that the rain will always clear.
The energizing sound pairs with the positive lyrics, and just listening to it will really lift your spirits.
BeautifulSuperfly
The music unit Superfly, known for their soothing vocals that heal listeners’ hearts, has gained widespread popularity.
Their song “Beautiful,” included on the 5th album WHITE, is a track with multiple tie-ins, including serving as the theme song for the TV drama Mother Game: Kanojotachi no Kaikyū.
Its message—that it’s okay to move forward on the path you believe in just as you are—may give you a push when you feel uncertain about your choices.
Brimming with energy, this upbeat tune features powerful vocals that feel like a tailwind at your back.
Yo, you there, kid.Takehara Pisutoru
A number by Pistol Takehara that was used as the theme song for Sumitomo Life’s “1UP” commercial featuring Eita, and that became a hot topic for its memorable phrases! From the title, “Yo, You Young One,” you might expect a scolding, but instead it offers gentle advice: don’t be swayed by anyone’s words—bloom your own flower the way you believe.
When you’re young, all kinds of words rain down on you from all kinds of people, leaving you confused and troubled.
Even so, don’t be misled by those words and don’t lose yourself! It’s a song that feels like it lifts you out of a deep hole of despair.
New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
The high quality of Sakanaction’s sound has been praised by numerous music critics.
Among their songs, the one I recommend when you’re feeling down is “Shin Takarajima.” Its synth bass timbre, evoking the Showa era, blends with a modern melodic line to create a unique sonic world.
With its upbeat tone, listening to it is sure to lift your spirits.
ClimalSukima Suichi
A moving song themed around hope and growth.
Featured on the 2024 album “A museMentally.” It expresses the courage to face challenges and the determination to expand one’s potential.
Its powerful melody and emotional vocals resonate deeply with listeners.
The melodious, stirring sound—distinctively Sukima Switch—is especially compelling.
For anyone feeling stuck in work or life, this track gives you the courage to move forward.
If you listen when you’re feeling down, it’s sure to lift your spirits.
Songs to listen to when you're feeling down: recommended pick-me-up tracks (21–30)
UniqueAARON
This song is also the main theme of the drama “Isn’t That a Rip-Off?”—which I always look forward to for Kyoko Yoshine’s slightly spacey, good-natured character.
It’s also the debut single by AARON, pronounced like “Aaron.” Even when unexpected rain falls or your IC card won’t work and you feel a bit down, the song embraces a mindset that sees those things as “unique.” Its lyrics are brimming with energy to keep moving forward every day, and there’s so much to relate to.
As you listen, elements of a love song blend in, and that subtlety is great too.
It’s a track that leads to a happy ending, and I highly recommend it when you need a boost.