A wonderful upbeat song

Songs to listen to when you're feeling down. Recommended feel-good, uplifting tracks.

POPS writer/editorKEI
Since discovering music during my school days, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. I have experience writing articles for sites like Utaten. 2000s J-pop and 2010s K-pop were especially the soundtrack of my youth. With the mindset that “good is good,” I enjoy music across genres. Thanks to past work environments and their influence, I was exposed to lots of classic rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), which may have broadened the scope of what I love. At RAG MUSIC, I currently focus on K-pop and J-pop. I strive to edit with a feel for the scene and an eye for hit potential.
lighterutatane
A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

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.

Songs to listen to when you're feeling down: Recommended uplifting tracks (231–240)

GLAMOROUS SKYNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima 'GLAMOROUS SKY' MUSIC VIDEO Shorts ver.

GLAMOROUS SKYNakajima Mika

It’s the theme song for the 2005 film NANA.

Mika Nakashima starred as Nana and released this song under her own name.

While the song mirrors the story’s protagonist, Nana, its powerful message gives listeners a push forward.

No matter when, if you look up at the sky, the sun and moon shine and the stars twinkle.

We can always draw strength from the sky.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced plenty of songs to listen to when you’re feeling down. Each track carries its own message, and I hope you’ve found one that perfectly matches how you feel right now. If the songs we shared have helped lift your spirits even a little, that would make me very happy.