[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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[Life Cheering Songs] Encouraging Anthems to Send Cheers to Those Who Are Doing Their Best (251–260)
We somehow end up forgetting everything, don’t we?chori
Stylish and jazzy—above all, a very mature sound.
And the vocal part, delivered like a soliloquy, is electrifying.
It’s a piece by chori, a poet from Kyoto, released in 2014.
It makes me feel as if it’s speaking for my own pent-up emotions.
It’s more recitation than singing.
This form of expression is called poetry reading.
[Life Cheering Songs] Encouraging songs that send cheers to you who are doing your best (261–270)
I WISHMōningu Musume.
This is the 10th single by Morning Musume, the idol group that won nationwide support with the record-breaking hit Love Machine and continues to evolve today.
Chosen as the theme song for the Sydney Olympics held in Australia in 2000, its lyrics—shifting away from the love-centered themes common in their earlier songs to focus on life—really resonate.
With a bright, mid-tempo feel and arrangements that incorporate hip-hop elements, it’s a track that lifts your spirits—one to listen to when you’re feeling down.
MandalaROTTENGRAFFTY
Among the five-piece rock band ROTTENGRAFFTY’s catalog, “Mandala” could be called a hidden gem.
Unlike their popular tracks with up-tempo, hard-edged sounds, this song is gentle yet powerful—like a hand on your back urging you forward.
If you’re struggling right now with work, school, or life, you’ll surely find words in its lyrics that can help you.
life-formHoshino Gen
A powerful anthem that vividly portrays the joy and pain of living.
This song by Gen Hoshino was released as a digital single in August 2023.
It drew attention for being selected as the theme song for both the World Athletics Championships and the Asian Games.
Its life-affirming vocals and brisk rhythm inspire courage in listeners.
The dynamic sound arrangement is another highlight.
Give it a listen when you’re feeling down or need an energy boost.
Nobosemon HEROChibanyan & Giga
An energetic cheer song that bursts with fiery passion.
Created in March 2024 through a collaboration between Chibanyan and Giga, the track is sung by the VOCALOIDs Kagamine Len and Zundamon.
It’s a piece that unleashes your inner passion and gives you the courage to push beyond your limits, featuring a high-energy electronic sound that’s truly compelling.
It teaches the importance of believing in yourself and charging toward your dreams.
Give it a listen whenever you want to blow away a gloomy mood.
Oh My DarinNakanomori BAND
A love song that gained attention when it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Onīyome Nikki” (Diary of a Demon Wife) and became a huge hit that year.
Its lyrics, which convey straightforward feelings for a lover, combined with the cute vocals characteristic of a girls’ band, make it a track that fills you with excitement as you listen.
It will put you in a positive mindset about love.
Live beautifullytakane no nadeshiko
It’s a cheer song for giving your all in pursuit of your dreams.
Performed by Takane no Nadeshiko, it was released in February 2024 as their major-label debut single, with sound production by HoneyWorks.
The lyrics are striking in how they sing of self-actualization and strong resolve as idols.
They convey the importance of casting aside doubt and regret, refusing to set limits, and continuing to chase your dreams.
Give it a listen whenever you’re feeling unsure about something.
In conclusion
I introduced some life-affirming cheer-up songs. In life, we hit walls, we get discouraged—things don’t always go the way we want! When you’re struggling, take strength from a motivational song that resonates with your heart and use it to take your next step forward.