[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 songs that send cheers to you who are doing your best (261–270)
Time ParadoxVaundy
A song by Vaundy that captures a mysterious blend of hope for the future and a sense of nostalgia.
Released in February 2024, it’s a gentle pop tune that conveys the importance of joining hands with others and overcoming hardships together.
This ambitious work marks Vaundy’s first foray into the world of Doraemon, serving as the theme song for the March 2024 film Doraemon: Nobita’s Earth Symphony, as well as the ending theme for the Doraemon TV anime.
It’s a heartwarming, encouraging song that reminds you that even on days when you feel like letting out a sigh, someone is surely by your side.
Bring it on, spring.non
Here is a supportive song that gently wraps your heart in the season when spring light pours in.
Non’s warm words and Kei Higuchi’s refreshing melody blend beautifully, creating a piece that quietly gives a push to those ready to take a new step.
In the music video, released in January 2025, Non becomes a member of a student band and powerfully conveys the sparkle of youth on the stage of a graduation live show.
Singing of hope for the future and the courage to break free from a sense of stagnation, this heartwarming anthem stands beside anyone pausing before a new challenge or standing at a crossroads in life.
MONKEY10-FEET
This is a song by 10-FEET, a three-piece melodic hardcore band from Kyoto Prefecture.
It’s included on their third album, 4REST, released in 2005.
The song carries a wonderful message: don’t strain yourself too much—live each day with a smile.
It features an energetic, bright sound that lifts your spirits.
If you’re a rock fan, definitely give it a listen.
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.
[Songs to Cheer on Life] Encouraging Anthems to Send Cheers to You Who Are Doing Your Best (271–280)
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.