[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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MyselfNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, known for his masculine songs that carry a sense of melancholy, enjoys strong support from men across generations.
While his signature tracks include Tonbo and Kanpai, this song Myself—true to its title—makes you feel, deep down, the determination to stay true to yourself.
When you’re facing all the absurdities of the world, clashes with people who see things differently, and you’re on the verge of breaking under those challenges, this is the song you should listen to.
It lifts you up from the bottom of your heart and cheers you on.
It will make you feel that your own convictions weren’t wrong after all.
ECHOLittle Glee Monster
A song that powerfully inspires the will to keep going! This track by Little Glee Monster was used as a rugby theme song, right? In addition to their signature beautiful harmonies, their dynamic vocals are a huge draw.
Looking at the lyrics, you feel the courage to face forward—thinking, “It’s okay; I’ve worked hard, overcome countless challenges, and I can do this!” When you’re feeling anxious before a big moment—like right before a match or an important entrance exam—give this song a listen!
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
A nationally beloved smash hit by SMAP.
With lyrics by Noriyuki Makihara, its message—cherishing each person’s individuality and letting their own flowers bloom—is so moving and encouraging it can bring you to tears.
Even when you work hard every day and still don’t see results… anyone would feel anxious at times like that.
Of course we all want good outcomes if we can get them.
Yet within that, there’s a warmth that seems to open up different paths and new possibilities within ourselves.
The heartfelt singing by the members of SMAP gently wraps you up.
Chase the ShineSPYAIR
SPYAIR’s “Chase the Shine,” released in 2025, is a track that exudes the momentum of charging straight toward the goal.
It opens with a section centered on electric guitar and vocals, then gradually builds toward the chorus, conveying a sense of power being unleashed.
The lyrics depict steadily working toward the finish line and the determination to run through, giving listeners a strong push forward.
The song was also used in a boat racing commercial, effectively highlighting the energy and strength of the visuals.
smileAnly
It’s one of those warm songs that makes you want to keep smiling especially when times are tough, isn’t it? In this track by Anly, a singer-songwriter from Ie Island in Okinawa, the gentle tones of the acoustic guitar and her direct, powerful vocals resonate deep in the heart.
From the lyrics, you can feel a strong resolve to think of the loved ones by your side and keep moving forward no matter how difficult the situation.
The song was written as the theme for the special drama “Boku no Inochi,” which aired in March 2016 and was based on the true story of a boy battling a serious illness and his family.
In the video filmed on her hometown of Ie Island, the expressions of the island’s people add even more emotional depth to the song.
When you want to be reminded of the bonds you share with those you love, or need a gentle nudge forward, listening to this will surely bring warm tears to your eyes.
Funny Bunnythe pillows
A track included on Alternative rock band the pillows’ eighth studio album, HAPPY BIVOUAC, released in 1999.
Despite not being released as a single, it has remained popular, having been covered by other artists and used as an insert song in TV anime.
Its message is that you can reach your dreams precisely because you worked hard on your own, not relying on someone else.
It’s a number we want everyone striving toward their goals to hear.
Walk with DreamsDragon Ash
This is the second digital single by Dragon Ash, a mixture rock band that has continued to exert a major influence on the J-pop scene with its wide-ranging musicality, from breezy hip-hop to loud alternative sounds.
The track was used in a commercial for Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Pocari Sweat and is also known as the last recording by bassist IKÜZÖNE, who passed away suddenly in 2012.
With rap verses and a chorus tinged with melancholy that lingers in your ears, it’s a song that gives you a push, telling you it’s okay to walk proudly down the path you chose for yourself.