[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)
Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK
ONE OK ROCK is known for lyrics packed with powerful messages.
Their song “Wasted Nights” also serves as the theme song for the live‑action film adaptation of the popular manga Kingdom.
It was chosen as the theme because its elements—strength, dreams, and ambition—align closely with ONE OK ROCK, leading the director to make the offer.
Literally, “Wasted Nights” means “nights that ended up being wasted.” In truth, the days that may seem wasted aren’t wasted at all; they connect to a new tomorrow.
It’s a strongly messaged, life-affirming anthem that cheers you on.
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)
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!
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.
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.
The BeginningONE OK ROCK
An empowering anthem that gives a strong push toward a hope-filled future.
Through the protagonist who keeps searching for a reason to move forward, this song gives you the courage to overcome setbacks and hardship.
Featuring ONE OK ROCK’s powerful sound and passionate vocals, this memorable track was released in August 2012 and gained attention as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin.
The film and the song’s worldview harmonize beautifully, movingly depicting the protagonist’s resolve to face the past and take a new step forward.
When you stand at a crossroads in life and feel anxious about the future, listening to this song is sure to give you a supportive push.