[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 Support Your Efforts (191–200)
Utopiaimase
Hailing from Gifu Prefecture, singer-songwriter imase released “Utopia” on July 7, 2023.
Created as the theme song for the film SAND LAND, the track reflects imase’s journey since his debut and his rise onto the major stage.
The song emphasizes finding small lights and moments of happiness, and the importance of loving yourself.
For that reason, it’s a perfect piece for times when you feel at rock bottom or when you long for someone’s kind words.
This moving work will encourage you and give you the strength to stand up once again!
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
A perfect send-off for a fresh start: Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s uplifting anthem “StaRt.” This track was included on the album that marked the band’s major-label debut in 2015.
It’s poppy yet carries a powerful sense of renewed determination.
Especially for those embarking on a new chapter, its message gently gives you a push forward.
Motoki Omori’s refreshing vocals and the familiar, catchy melody capture listeners’ hearts, turning anxiety into courage.
It’s a positive song that gives people taking on new challenges the bravery to dive right in!
Young SongKawasaki Takaya
A soothing song that gently embraces the haze and worries you carry in your heart.
Takaya Kawasaki’s warm vocals stand beside adults working hard in today’s busy world.
For those who, under the weight of daily stress, are starting to forget their true smiles, this is a cheering song that reminds you of your younger self.
Included on the album “Calendar,” it was also chosen as the commercial song for the National Federation of Light Motor Vehicle Associations starting in October 2021.
Along with the fresh tones of acoustic guitar, it sings of hope for the future and bonds with those you hold dear.
For anyone feeling uneasy in a new environment or tired from everyday life, it will surely carry a gentle breeze to your heart.
Same ThingHoshino Gen
Gen Hoshino brings us a song imbued with the resolve to lovingly embrace the contradictions and absurdities of emotion.
It’s an ambitious work created in collaboration with the UK band Superorganism, featuring English lyrics.
Set to a sleek electropop sound, it paints a worldview where rainy days and sunny days, hatred and love—all hold equal value.
Released in October 2019, it impressively reached No.
1 on the Oricon Digital Albums chart.
Its bold, modern reinterpretation of the traditional concept of wabi-sabi also drew attention.
This is a piece that stays by your side when you feel stuck or face unreasonable circumstances, supporting you as you try to keep moving forward in everyday life.
[Songs to Cheer on Life] Encouraging Anthems to Send Cheers to You Who Are Doing Your Best (201–210)
AlrightNishino Kana
A warm, encouraging song whose soft yet powerful vocals stay close to your heart.
Released by Kana Nishino in June 2011, it’s included on the album “Thank you, Love.” The lyrics, imbued with Nishino’s wish to cheer on those who are doing their best, deliver a message of support to “you,” who keep running straight ahead.
It’s a song that gently gives you a push on the back, urging you to keep facing forward and moving on, even in hard or sad times without giving up.
It’s a track we especially hope those striving toward their dreams and goals will listen to.
Live life as if dancing.King&Prince
King & Prince’s “Odoru Yō ni Jinsei o” is a song whose dazzling big band sound gives you energy.
Released as a single in 2022, it reached No.
1 on both the Oricon and Billboard Japan singles charts.
It was chosen as the theme song for the NTV drama “Uketuke no Joe,” starring group member Yuta Jinguji.
It’s a pep song for everyone who works, and many listeners will especially find the second verse deeply moving.
It’s a track I especially want those who are worn out from trying too hard to hear!
premonitionSUPER BEAVER
SUPER BEAVER grips listeners and never lets go with their straightforward, stirring lyrics and an emotional rock ensemble.
Their 11th single, “Yokan” (Premonition), was released on November 21, 2018.
For freshmen embarking on a new chapter, the song’s message—“It’s okay to be yourself”—is sure to inspire the courage and confidence to step into the unknown.
It was also used as the theme song for the TV drama “We Are Made of Miracles” (Bokura wa Kiseki de Dekite Iru), making it a powerful track that resonates deeply with listeners.
Why not celebrate a new beginning with this work close to your heart, as if taking that essential first step toward taking flight?