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[May Songs] Uplifting Cheer Songs & Moving Mother’s Day Song Collection

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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
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Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

May is the month when we finally get used to the new life that started in April, and the long holidays have come and gone.

Many people may be feeling down from loneliness.

It might be a season when you miss the friends you used to spend time with every day and the family who supported you.

So this time, we’re introducing uplifting songs perfect for May and touching songs that are just right for the month of Mother’s Day.

We hope this article leads you to a song that speaks to your heart.

[Songs of May] Uplifting Cheer Songs & Touching Mother's Day Songs (71–80)

At the End of SorrowElefanto Kashimashi

Elephant Kashimashi – At the End of Sorrow [Official Video]

At the End of SorrowElefanto Kashimashi

Elephant Kashimashi is highly popular with both men and women.

Their song “At the End of Sorrow,” released as a single in 1996, is one of their signature tracks and is beloved not only by fans but by many listeners.

It’s a classic that brings the audience together and gets everyone fired up at concerts and festivals.

When you take a close look at the lyrics, it’s actually a very simple song.

That very simplicity, however, hits you hard—it’s a moving, passionate song.

It feels like an anthem for life, a track that can truly support your heart.

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trumpet vineAndō Yūko

Yuko Ando / Chinese Trumpet Creeper (Reprise)

trumpet vineAndō Yūko

Although it has a simple musical style, the vocals have a strong presence that unmistakably feels like Yuko Ando.

I think only Yuko Ando—who can deliver both powerful and delicate vocals—could sing a song like this.

Precisely because the song is simple, it’s all the more moving.

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countrysideTamaki Kōji

Pastoral – Koji Tamaki (Full)

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Koji Tamaki, known as the vocalist of Anzen Chitai, wrote Denden based on his own experiences.

Its lyrics convey the hardships of life and the hope to keep living.

With a structure that builds toward the chorus, listening to it gives you a rising sense of energy.

It’s also a song whose gentle vocals are soothing.

It both energizes and heals—perfect for the May blues.

Be sure to check it out alongside the self-cover version.

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[May Songs] Uplifting Cheer Songs & Touching Mother’s Day Song Collection (81–90)

to MotherYUI

YUI　『to Mother-short ver.-』

to MotherYUI

This is a song by YUI, a singer-songwriter from Fukuoka Prefecture.

It was released in 2016 as her 10th single.

The piano has a gentle tone that softly embraces YUI’s clear, straightforward vocals and melody.

The lyrics convey feelings from a child’s perspective—“I’m at odds with my mother, but she’s someone precious to me”—that make you want to say, “I know exactly how that feels.” If you’re going through days filled with constant arguments with your mom, this will surely resonate.

It’s a perfect number for May, when Mother’s Day comes around.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced songs perfect for May—from friendship anthems and uplifting cheers to touching tracks for Mother’s Day.

You might be worried now, wondering if this feeling will last forever, but you’re going to be okay.

May the power of music help you feel a little more positive, step by step.