Energetic songs recommended for men

STAY GOLDHi-STANDARD

Hi-STANDARD – Stay Gold [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Opening with a sense of exhilarating speed, this track features energetic vocals and a catchy melody.

Included on Hi-STANDARD’s album “MAKING THE ROAD,” released in June 1999, it has sold over one million copies in Japan and abroad.

Long hailed as a milestone of the melodic hardcore scene, it’s a fan favorite that the band always plays live.

It’s a song to listen to when you want to push toward your goals or when you feel like you’re losing your way.

It will surely give you a powerful push forward.

Bridge of Gloryyuzu

Eikou no Kakehashi – Yuzu (Full)

Yuzu is a hugely popular musical duo, and among their many songs, there are probably many people who like “Eikou no Kakehashi” the best.

It was also used as the theme song for the Athens Olympics, and many people drew inspiration and encouragement from this song.

water lily blossomShonan no Kaze

Shonan no Kaze “Suirenka” MUSIC VIDEO

Beloved as a classic summer anthem and a go-to karaoke crowd-pleaser with friends, this song was released in June 2007 as their sixth single and went on to win Best Reggae Music Video at the MTV Japan Music Video Awards the following year.

More than just a cheerful summer tune, it carries a deeper message: like a water lily blooming into a grand flower from the mud, it mirrors the strength to live on by overcoming pain and tears.

Let its passionate sound and ode to life fill you with the courage to face any adversity.

It’s the perfect track to lift your spirits when you’re feeling down or to fuel you for tomorrow.

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GReeeeN – Kiseki

It gained popularity as the theme song for the youth drama Rookies, which starred Hayato Ichihara and became a hot topic.

Although the performers themselves never appear in the media and remain a mysterious group, they continue to release numerous hit songs to this day.

Samurai Heart (Some Like It Hot!!)SPYAIR

SPYAIR “Samurai Heart (Some Like It Hot!!)”

It’s a powerful rock number infused with a strong determination to keep moving forward, even while wrestling with love and interpersonal conflicts.

While it portrays the loneliness felt in a crowd and the pain of disconnection from others, it’s driven by a burning resolve to overcome those struggles and press on.

Released in June 2011, the song was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Gintama’ and reached No.

18 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Loved by many as one of SPYAIR’s signature tracks, its robust vocals and catchy melody can instantly lift the atmosphere of any setting.

peace signYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Peace Sign

This is a song by Kenshi Yonezu that stirs the heart with its powerful vocals and exhilarating sound.

Produced in June 2017 as the opening theme for the first cour of Season 2 of the Yomiuri TV–affiliated anime “My Hero Academia,” it resonates with the desire to become stronger on nights spent crying over one’s own inadequacy, and with the resolve to become a hero to protect someone important.

The contrast between high and low registers carefully expresses emotional shifts, so when singing, it’s best to pay attention not only to pitch but also to dynamics and phrasing.

Peter PanYuuri

Yuuri “Peter Pan” Official Music Video (Full)

This is Yuuri’s major-label debut single, dedicated to everyone chasing their dreams.

It powerfully sings about the protagonist’s unwavering resolve to follow the path they believe in without being swayed by others, and the importance of holding onto your dreams no matter how old you are.

Featuring a funky track and a commanding vocal performance, the song was released in August 2020 and also drew attention as the theme for a Dip Corporation commercial.

It’s included on the album “Ichi.” If you belt it out passionately at karaoke, there’s no doubt its coolness will captivate everyone around you!