[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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Songs to Cheer You On in Life: Encouraging Anthems to Send Support to Those Who Are Doing Their Best (1–10)
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
A masterful song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE that delicately portrays the radiance and anxieties of youth, as well as the conflicts we carry while growing up.
Chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery,” which began airing on TV Tokyo in April 2024, this piece gently embraces the memories accumulated as time passes and the feelings of confronting the unease hidden in everyday life.
Its refreshingly youthful guitar sound and clear, transparent vocals resonate with listeners’ hearts and give them courage.
It won the 66th Japan Record Award, marking the band’s first-ever back-to-back victory.
When you feel lost or anxious, or when you wish someone would give you a push forward, give it a listen.
You’ll surely find a budding feeling of cherishing yourself.
determinationSUPER BEAVER
SUPER BEAVER’s “Kesshin” (“Determination”) is a song about the courage and resolve to face your own future.
It speaks to the importance of believing in your potential and striding forward on the path you should take with strength.
In particular, when you’re feeling anxious or uncertain about what lies ahead, this piece gives you the energy to rouse yourself.
It emphasizes that it’s not others, but you yourself who must make up your mind and take the first step.
You’ll surely be encouraged by SUPER BEAVER’s powerful vocals and message.
I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā
Sweltering yet reassuring—the ultimate tear-jerking anthem of support rock! When you think of Sambomaster, you think of a band famed in the Japanese rock scene for some of the most passionate performances and messages out there.
They’ve sung countless songs that gently stay close to your heart, but as the title suggests, this one is the number-one cheer song! The bright sound and catchy melody line feel exhilarating, yet the lyrics might bring you to tears before you know it… That contrast makes it a highly recommended track that gives you the courage to smile through tears and keep going.
[Songs to Cheer on Life] Encouraging Anthems to Send Cheers to You Who Are Doing Your Best (11–20)
It’s okaywacci
The phrase “daijoubu” (I’m okay/It’s okay) can be understood in many ways, but hearing it is incredibly reassuring, isn’t it? There are so many moments when what you really wanted was just to hear that “it’s okay.” This is a gentle, life-cheering song that reaches exactly where it hurts—so much so that people with those feelings might find themselves in tears when they listen.
When you’re tired of all sorts of things, try listening to it quietly on your own.
Standing on stageYOASOBI
This is a cheer song that portrays athletes who keep challenging themselves in pursuit of their dreams.
Created by YOASOBI, it was released in July 2024.
Produced as NHK’s sports theme, it has been used in broadcasts of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics.
It’s an energetic pop track that fills you with excitement as you listen.
The lyrics capture the moving moment of stepping onto the stage of one’s dreams after relentless effort, stirring the heart.
If you’re an athlete looking for encouragement, be sure to give it a listen!
one’s true feelingssumika
An encouraging song that gently embraces life’s doubts and inner struggles—about moving forward while battling the urge to give up.
It carefully portrays the setbacks and loneliness everyone feels at least once, and the way we overcome them by supporting one another.
With a warm melody that lights the way like a beacon of hope and a powerful, inspiring message, this work was written as the official support song for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, and from April 2021 it was also featured in a TV commercial for Aisin Corporation.
It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who’s chosen their own path but still feels uncertain, and to those who want to cheer on friends striving toward their dreams.
sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI
The camellia sasanqua’s flower language is “facing adversity.” This song was specially written as the theme for NHK’s 2018 Olympic and Paralympic coverage.
That’s why the lyrics are filled with encouragement for people confronting all kinds of challenges, even when things are tough.
Rather than a forceful “Hang in there!” shove, its gentle melody soothes the heart, and the message of support makes you feel, “I’ll try my best again starting tomorrow.”