[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 Support to You Who Are Doing Your Best (101–110)
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.
to lie on firewood and taste gall (an idiom meaning to endure hardship and persevere for future revenge or success)Anjurumu
One of the tracks from a triple A-side single released in 2015.
Set against a lively horn and brass sound, the exuberant performance—declaring “It’s no fun if you just clear it easily!”—feels wonderfully refreshing.
The slight rhyme in the chorus is fun too.
Above all, the sense of dynamism is incredible! It captures the coolness of keeping at it even if you stumble again and again, and it makes you want to go your own way.
It’s the perfect song for days that didn’t go well—highly recommended when you need a boost.
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
This song also became famous as the walk-up music for professional baseball player Masahiro Tanaka.
FUNKY MONKEY BABYS create straightforward, unpretentious works that capture the hearts of many.
Their songs rarely feature the kind of lyrics that disrupt the natural rhythm of Japanese, which you often hear in contemporary J-pop; instead, they have the familiar warmth of old-school kayōkyoku.
On days when you feel you’ve hit your limit, a song like this will surely support you.
Sometimes it’s important to let the tears flow and set out again with renewed determination.
CharacterRyokushokushakai
A song I’d like those who wonder, “Am I really needed by anyone?” to listen to is Character.
It’s included on Actor, released in 2022 by the pop-rock band Ryokuoushoku Shakai, and was featured in Morinaga’s “Juken ni in Jelly 2022” commercial.
With a lively sound colored by string instruments, it’ll put you in a spirited, feel-good mood.
Don’t miss the catchy chorus refrain that perfectly matches the lyrics’ positive message! Let this dazzling pop tune lift your spirits.
heartbeat soundMiura Daichi
This is a cheering song filled with encouragement for the athletes who took on the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Released by Daichi Miura in July 2024, it was created as the official support song for TEAM JAPAN.
It features a powerful beat inspired by the sound of athletes’ heartbeats and an emotional tone.
The lyrics, which sing of the courage to take a step forward and the resolve to embrace new challenges, will push not only Olympic athletes but anyone to move ahead.
Why not listen to this piece and take a step forward yourself?
[Life-Encouragement Songs] Uplifting Anthems to Cheer You On (111–120)
cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai
It’s the perfect song for those times when you want to lift each other up and give it your all with someone important to you.
Listening to it might prompt you to look back on your memories—including the sad ones—while also thinking about the future together.
Brass adds color, the choppy guitar drives the track, and it gives off an almost ska-rock vibe.
It leaves you feeling really upbeat, likely thanks to the trumpet—often heard at sports events—and the rhythmic guitar that keeps the energy high throughout.
Before the departureWANIMA
This is the sixth digital-only single by WANIMA, a three-piece rock band beloved especially by younger generations for their catchy melodies, beautiful harmonies, and positive, straightforward lyrics.
The song was chosen as the theme for the SoftBank Hawks’ “Fight! Kyushu” project, which aims to energize Kyushu, and was written to uplift the band members’ home region.
Its strong message of never giving up—even in the face of tangible headwinds like natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic—also gives courage to those chasing their dreams.
Powerful yet gentle, it’s a song that stays close to the heart, one we especially want people who are working hard right now to hear.
