[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)
MakotoshiakaLiSA
A song by LiSA, a female singer who was known in her school days as the “Avril Lavigne of Gifu” and has been expanding her fanbase thanks to her strong vocal ability.
Released as an advance single from her fifth album LEO-NiNE, which includes the massive hit Gurenge, this uptempo rock number also served as the theme song for Chunichi Dragons baseball broadcasts.
Her cute yet powerful vocals deliver a rousing cheer that can blow away a gloomy mood.
It’s a track that reminds you to never give up on your goals.
sparklingOda Kazumasa
This is the 21st single by singer-songwriter Kazumasa Oda—former lead vocalist of the band Off Course, known for timeless classics like “Sayonara” and “Yes-No”—who now performs as a solo artist.
The song was featured as the theme for the TV drama Koi no Chikara and the information program Hirukyun!.
With its refreshing intro and Oda’s gentle, delicate vocals, it’s a number that truly resonates.
Its positive message—treasuring the present moment and leaving the future to be considered when the time comes—will surely lighten the hearts of those hesitating on their dreams.
It’s an uplifting track we hope those unable to take the first step toward their goals will listen to.
MY WAYNanba Akihiro
Akihiro Namba’s song “MY WAY” is included on the album “WAKE UP!!!,” released in 2011.
The song portrays the importance of walking one’s own path, as well as personal growth and self-determination.
It teaches us to believe in ourselves when facing difficulties and to act in accordance with our convictions.
Precisely in times like these, we need the strength to never yield to any hardship—and that is the value Akihiro Namba shares through his music.
Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio
This is the sixth single by singer-songwriter Tamio Okuda, also known as a member of the legendary rock band Unicorn.
The song was used as the theme for the variety show “Higashino & Okamura’s Travel Nuts: Sorry It’s Private…,” and it’s a number that distills Okuda’s signature ennui-tinged vocals and exceptional pop sensibility.
With a catchy melody you won’t forget after a single listen and a message that encourages you to live honestly according to your feelings before overthinking things, it’s a track that lifts your spirits and eases the fatigue of trying too hard.
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.
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.
Be yourselfSaucy Dog
“Be yourself” teaches us the importance of living true to who you are, no matter what happens.
The song, which resonates with young people’s emotions and has drawn attention, was included on Saucy Dog’s 2022 album Sunny Bottle.
The band’s sound gently envelops lyrics that portray the shifting feelings that are hard to even organize in your own mind.
Ishihara Shinya’s vocals deliver a soothing warmth along with a refreshing melody.
Take in its kind message that affirms not only what’s right, but also the act of making mistakes.
