I think anyone who’s alive carries worries and anxieties at times.
When you find yourself standing still like that, I’d like to introduce songs that give you hope and energy to live.
Many artists sing their own thoughts on what “life” is through their music.
I’d be happy if you can find even one song that feels right for you and helps you see life in a positive light.
Music and songs can become a source of support for your heart, so please read through to the end!
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Masterpieces of Japanese songs about living. Uplifting tracks. (1–10)
Life is hard.NEW!satō moka
There are days when the weight of everyday life feels like it might crush you, and you can’t help but sigh, right? For anyone carrying that kind of helpless feeling, the opening track of singer-songwriter Moka Sato’s album “ERA,” released in October 2024, offers gentle companionship.
While candidly laying bare the real struggles of life—like daily payments and relationships—its breezy, stylish sound has a way of lifting you up.
A message like “You don’t have to push yourself” seeps deep into your heart, loosening taut strings.
If you’re exhausted from giving your all just to get through each day, try listening to this record and let your shoulders relax.
If being alive is painfulNEW!Moriyama Naotaro
It’s a ballad whose shocking opening line makes everyone doubt their ears—and then captures their hearts.
Sung by Naotaro Moriyama, who frames the world from a unique perspective, this masterpiece lays bare both the pain and joy of living.
The lyrics, written by poet Ochanomizu Kazu around 1997, were turned into a song after Moriyama happened upon them.
Released in August 2008 as his 16th single, it also drew attention as the CM song for Shuto Iko, Osaka Isen, and Nagoya Isen.
Its paradoxical wording delivers a message that affirms “living,” one that should especially resonate with those carrying deep worries.
Rather than forcing yourself to be cheerful, why not listen quietly on a night when you want to face your heart with calm?
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
This is a life-affirming song by the Japanese rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
Set to the sound of a grand rock ballad, it sings about self-acceptance and growth.
While acknowledging the reality that effort and loneliness don’t always pay off, it gently reminds us of the importance of keeping our heads up and moving forward.
Released in October 2019, it was also chosen as the theme song to cheer on the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
This work gives you the courage to embrace everyday joys and sorrows alike as parts of yourself.
Why not give it a listen when you’re feeling defeated or losing sight of who you are?
StoryAI
As a song that gives hope and energy to live, AI’s heartwarming number stands out.
Set to a gentle melody, it conveys the importance of bonds with loved ones and cherishing the present.
Released in May 2005, it resonated with many people, reaching No.
8 on the Oricon chart.
It also drew further attention when it was chosen as the ending theme for the Japanese-dubbed version of the film Big Hero 6.
When daily life wears you down, listening to this song may give you the courage to look ahead.
migratory bird[Alexandros]
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A signature song by [Alexandros], a band leading today’s Japanese rock scene with an exceptionally piercing high-tone voice that echoes far and wide and songs that stir listeners’ emotions.
It’s an up-tempo number that conveys the determination to keep listening while taking on challenges without fear of failure.
Until today and from tomorrowyoshida takurou
A masterpiece by Takuro Yoshida that portrays an honest, life-sized figure moving forward step by step while carrying doubts and inner conflicts.
Its calm reflection on one’s own way of living gently resonates with listeners.
Released as a single in July 1971, the song originally appeared on the 1970 album “Seishun no Uta” (Poem of Youth).
Not only was it used in the 1972 film “Tabi no Omosa” (The Weight of the Journey), but it was also featured in the 2001 movie “Crayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: The Adult Empire Strikes Back,” so many people across generations may have heard it.
Its stance of simply continuing to live gives us a gentle push forward.
Why not listen to it when you need energy for tomorrow? It’s a song I’d like to cherish forever as an anthem for life.
There’s always tomorrowUrufuruzu
Known as one of Ulfuls’ signature songs, this track sings about the importance of taking a positive view of the difficulties and challenges we face in everyday life.
Released in April 2001, it led to another appearance on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen through a collaboration with Yoshimoto Kogyo’s Re:Japan.
The lyrics portray worries everyone can relate to—work, family matters, and relationships with a new boss—while conveying the importance of holding on to the hope that “there’s always tomorrow.” It’s a song that can give you courage when you feel stuck or low on energy.