[A Life-Affirming Anthem] An Encouraging Song to Cheer You On
Life is a story you create yourself, with you as the main character.
There’s no single right answer.
That’s why, no matter how hard you’re trying in your own way, there will be days when you ask yourself, “Is it really okay to keep going like this?”
Some of you might also feel a vague anxiety about the future.
In this article, we’ll introduce “songs that cheer you on in life” to send encouragement to anyone struggling.
When you feel like “I can’t keep going” or “I want someone to give me a push,” please give them a listen.
You’ll surely regain a positive mindset.
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[Life Cheering Songs] Encouraging Anthems to Send Cheers to Those Doing Their Best (71–80)
WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro
This is a fan-delighting unit said to have formed after hitting it off during a joint appearance on the music show MUSIC FAIR 21.
It was also used in a commercial, and as expected, it became a huge hit, recording one million downloads in sales.
The brisk, fast-paced three-person harmonies are beautiful, making it a classic song that offers plenty of encouragement.
Reverse TriggerSukima Suichi
Sukima Switch’s song “Gyaku-ten Trigger” is included on the album “A museMentally,” released in July 2024, and was selected as TV Tokyo’s 2024 Athlete Support Song.
It features a pop, melodious sound and lyrics themed around personal growth.
It encourages becoming your true self and facing your goals—reminding us how important that is.
Listening to it is sure to lift your spirits and make you feel positive!
SMILE ~Like a Clear, Sunlit Sky~Kuwata Keisuke
This song, the support anthem from the joint commercial broadcasters’ project “Let’s Do It Together,” is a tribute to people chasing their dreams! With Keisuke Kuwata’s gentle, husky voice, the song weaves a message of hope for the future and lifts your spirits as you listen.
Effort is surely a battle with yourself, and at times you may feel so lonely that you’re about to be crushed.
In those moments, you might stop and think, “Maybe I should just quit…” But this song supports a weary heart and gives you the strength to start walking forward again!
[Life Cheer Songs] Encouraging songs to cheer on those who are doing their best (81–90)
The First Steprakkuraifu
A song I especially want you to hear as you’re about to take on a new challenge! It was used as the opening theme for the anime Cheer Boys!!, so if you’re an anime fan, you might have heard it.
It’s one of the most popular songs by Luck Life, a guitar rock band known for their fresh, exhilarating sound.
Starting something new makes anyone hesitate—wondering, “Will I be okay? Can I really do this?”—but listening to this track will blow those worries away.
It’ll give you that push you need.
Go for it!!Urufuruzu
No matter how many times you stumble, there’s a song that gives you the strength to stand up again—that’s Ulfuls’ “Guts Da Ze!!”.
When your heart feels like it’s about to break, listening to this track makes you think, “I’ll give it another try.” Tortoise Matsumoto’s powerful vocals feel as if they’re speaking directly to you.
Even on days full of anxiety, this song gives you the courage to take a step toward tomorrow.
Give it a listen and reclaim your positive mindset.
What are you doing?SURFACE
“Nani Shitenno,” the fourth single by SURFACE, released in 1999.
Many of you may remember it as the theme song for the then-popular drama “Omizu no Hanamichi.” It captures the feeling we all have at times—when we’re down and end up denying ourselves—and sweeps away that negativity, switching you into a positive mode.
It’s a life-affirming, motivational song.
Again and againHinatazaka46
A song by Hinatazaka46, released in October 2021.
Created as the official support song for High School Quiz 2021, it carries a powerful message cheering on young people’s challenges.
Celebrating the spirit of “fall down seven times, get up eight,” the song conveys that life’s journey isn’t always a straight line.
Its lyrics encourage the importance of trying again and again without fearing failure, offering a push to those striving toward their dreams and goals.