[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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[A Song to Cheer on Life] An Encouraging Anthem Sending Cheers to You Who Are Doing Your Best (141–150)
Cheering songnamu abedabutsu
The song “Ouenka” by Namu Aberdabutsu, an aloha-style rock band that sprang out of Nerima, really stirs my heart.
The lyrics are a perfect, straight-down-the-line match for the title.
You might be moved to tears by its unadorned, fiery message: “I’ve got my eyes on you—so keep moving forward without hesitation.” The energetic band sound and vocals also hit you right in the gut.
It’s a track I’d love people to listen to when they want to feel energized but just can’t seem to get there.
Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki
Released in 1992.
It sends encouragement to those who left their hometowns to chase their dreams.
It vividly captures the feelings of moving to Tokyo from the countryside for college or a job.
Classmates and friends from school still care about you, and your family always keeps a place for you to come home to.
All of these things give you the strength to keep going on your own in the big city.
Eternity of SpringKumagai Ikumi
This piece is one of the tracks included as the B-side to the single “Tsuyoku,” released in June 2012.
It was written as the theme song for director Yukihiko Tsutsumi’s documentary drama “Kesennuma, Voices.
Special Project for the Reconstruction after the Great East Japan Earthquake — A Record by Yukihiko Tsutsumi.” The vocalist is Ikumi Kumagai, who hails from Kesennuma, her hometown that was devastated by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.
Beginning with a scene of gazing beyond the waves and the hushed sea breeze, the lyrics carefully depict a heart striving to face forward while carrying a sense of loss.
Imbued with images such as the emerald glow symbolizing the Sanriku sea and prayers for the turning seasons, the song brims with a gaze that holds both sorrow and hope.
The gentle weave of piano and strings softly nestles close to the listener’s heart.
It is a work meant to reach those trying to overcome painful experiences and those who hold someone dear in their thoughts.
morning gloryHakuho & Kae
Born from a segment on TV Tokyo’s special program “Shimurá & Hakuhō’s Isn’t It Amazing!” in June 2014, this is a support song wishing for recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake.
When it was performed on the show, it drew a huge response and many called for a CD release.
In February 2016, marking five years since the disaster, it was officially released as a duet by Hakuhō and J-pop singer Kae.
The lyrics contain memories of once-peaceful summers and the resolve to set out once again from there.
Its message—joining hands and turning tears into light—resonates warmly not only in the disaster-hit areas but in the hearts of all who listen.
It’s said that Hakuhō carried a karaoke track with him even while traveling and practiced repeatedly in preparation for the recording.
That sincere dedication, combined with Kae’s soaring vocals, brought two artists from different fields together as one, resulting in a one-of-a-kind recovery song.
Everyday lifeOfisharu Higedan Dism
A moving song that portrays the various emotions we feel in everyday life.
It’s included on Official HIGE DANDism’s sixth single, released in September 2023, and was chosen as the theme song for the news program “news zero.” The lyrics, which carefully trace one’s place in society and the daily ups and downs, leave a strong impression.
Its realism is precisely what makes it so relatable.
Listening to it when you want someone to hear you out might resonate especially deeply.
ultra soulB’z
This is the 31st single by the rock duo B’z, which has continued to be used as the theme song for broadcasts of the World Aquatics Championships.
While incorporating techno and Latin elements, it leaves a strong impression with its powerful vocals and guitar, delivering a quintessential B’z rock sound.
The track features programming reminiscent of their early years, and its catchy, exhilarating tune sticks in your head.
By the end of the chorus, it’s the kind of rock number that makes everyone want to throw their fists in the air—perfect for getting the crowd pumped even at karaoke.
Just a little moreYOASOBI
This is the ninth digital-only single by the male-female duo music unit YOASOBI, whose releases have consistently drawn attention ever since their debut song, “Yoru ni Kakeru.” Chosen as the 2021 theme song for the information program Mezamashi TV, it’s a comforting number featuring a memorable piano intro and gentle vocals carried by a shuffle beat.
Its message—that taking a single courageous step can change the world—will surely encourage those hesitating in pursuit of their dreams or on the verge of losing heart.
A song that resonates deeply, it’s sure to turn troubled feelings in a positive direction.