[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 Send Support to Those Doing Their Best (51–60)
It’s like a drama.My Hair is Bad
It’s a rock number that makes you feel like living a life without regrets.
It’s a song by the three-piece band from Niigata, My Hair is Bad, included on their first album “narimi,” released in 2014.
The strummed guitar tones are deeply moving, and the strained, squeezed-out vocals are great too.
Especially recommended for those who’ve experienced failures in love.
Believe in yourselfAbe Mao
This is “Believe In Yourself,” released in 2014 by the powerful singer-songwriter Mao Abe.
It was used as the theme song for the anime Baby Steps.
Mao Abe’s bright singing voice is uplifting no matter when you listen to it! It’s a song that can be both strict and scolding, yet also gently encouraging.
Don’t give upZARD
It’s a classic cheer song that keeps you going right to the very end.
Popular as a sports anthem—especially for marathons—it can, of course, be seen as a song that cheers you on in life, too! When you’re about to give up and think, “I can’t do this anymore…,” listening to this track will surely give you the courage to push just a little further.
It’ll gently give you a nudge forward.
The fact that this song is a wonderful anthem of encouragement is evident from how it’s been loved consistently since its release in 1993.
Reverse TriggerSukima Suichi
Sukima Switch’s song “Gyaku-ten Trigger” is included on the album “A museMentally,” released in July 2024, and was selected as TV Tokyo’s 2024 Athlete Support Song.
It features a pop, melodious sound and lyrics themed around personal growth.
It encourages becoming your true self and facing your goals—reminding us how important that is.
Listening to it is sure to lift your spirits and make you feel positive!
[Life Cheering Songs] Encouraging Anthems to Send Cheers to You Who Are Doing Your Best (61–70)
DiamondBUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP’s debut single, released in 2000, is this “Diamond.” Its melody is gentle, but the lyrics are a bit raw and unadorned, and they resonate naturally with anyone who’s truly lost.
It’s a song that teaches you the strength to get back up after you fall.
You might find yourself in tears if you listen when you’re feeling weak, but by the time it ends, it’s an encouraging song with the power to reset your mindset and make something new come into view.
crowShonan no Kaze
This is “Karasu,” a life-affirming song full of Shonan no Kaze’s trademark masculinity, friendship, and bonds.
That slightly over-the-top heat is exactly what makes Shonan no Kaze great.
In the public eye, crows are generally seen as pests—shunned birds—and the song overlays that image onto oneself within society, portraying an outlaw of a man.
If you had a friend who thought of you like this, it’d be incredibly reassuring—and that alone would keep you going.
Gate of GloryHirai Dai
This song was written as the cheering anthem for high school baseball in 2022.
It was also used as the theme song for TV Asahi’s “Netto Koshien,” coloring the passionate summer of high school ballplayers across Japan.
The moving sound arrangement and Dai Hirai’s gentle voice really resonate with the heart.
The lyrics carry a message: “We want you to face the future that lies beyond winning and losing with a positive mindset.” It’s a track we hope people aiming for their dreams, and those trying to overcome setbacks, will listen to.