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 (41–50)
Joyfulikimonogakari
“YELL/JOYFUL” is Ikimonogakari’s 15th single, released in 2009 as a double A-side.
The vocalist, Kiyoe Yoshioka, sings while energetically running, jumping, and dancing.
The chorus is a cute, pop tune that gets everyone hyped by twirling towels.
Dream FighterPerfume
This is a track by Perfume that always delivers energy through their pop, powerful dance and vocals! The cover photo shot by Amita Mari was themed around a “strong woman.” The lyrics encourage you by saying that even if you’re going through tough times, you truly have the strength to face forward.
Perfume usually sings with a relatively gentle tone, but in this song they sing with a strong, powerful voice—as if to present the image of a strong-woman Perfume.
It’s a song that gives you power in every way: the power of the lyrics, the vocals, and the dance!
TimingBlack Biscuits
This is the second single by Black Biscuits, a group formed through the variety show Ucchan Nanchan no Urinari!!, released in 1998.
It’s a positive song that encourages you by saying, “When things don’t go well, it’s just a matter of timing!”
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
There are people who want to take on a challenge but feel down because they just can’t take that first step, right? Aqua Timez’s “Ketsui no Asa ni” is a moving song I want you to listen to if you’re struggling with that kind of dilemma.
The lyrics depict the very story of arriving at a resolution, and there’s no doubt it will boost your motivation.
MiracleGReeeeN
This song is a hit by the popular music group GReeeeN.
It became a hot topic when it was used as the theme song for the drama “ROOKIES.” Even when you’re feeling down, if you have someone important to you, you can keep going, right? Listening to this song will surely lift your spirits.
NIPPONShiina Ringo
NIPPON, a cheer song by Shiina Ringo.
While some may associate Shiina Ringo with mature, melancholic tunes, this track has a refreshing and bright tone.
Not only is the melody easy to listen to, but the song’s structure also builds to an exciting climax toward the end.
Let this song lift your spirits.
Sora-buneTOKIO
This is a soul-stirring rock number written and composed by singer-songwriter Miyuki Nakajima.
The lyrics, themed around the voyage called life, strikingly urge you not to be swept along by others but to carve out your future by your own will.
Released in August 2006, the song became widely known as the theme for the drama “My Boss My Hero” starring Tomoya Nagase.
Its indomitable message is sure to give a powerful push to anyone facing a wall.
When your heart is close to breaking, listening to it will give you the courage to stand up again—a true anthem of encouragement for life.