Blow away the May blues! Cheer songs and feel-good tunes to listen to in May
May is when the new lifestyle finally starts to settle down a bit, isn’t it?
With the first long holiday of the new fiscal year behind us, many people may find it hard to get motivated due to a mix of getting used to things and feeling a little worn out.
That’s probably the May blues!
In this article, we’ll introduce uplifting Japanese songs we recommend to anyone struggling with the May blues.
We’ve selected a wide range—from tracks that instantly boost your mood to songs that soothe a tired heart—so if you tend to fall into negative thinking during May, be sure to check these out!
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Blow away the May blues! Cheer and energizing songs to listen to in May (61–70)
PasswordHOME MADE kazoku
It’s a song featuring high-energy, fast-paced rap and a catchy chorus.
It carries fragments of peace and gives you a positive push, making you feel upbeat and optimistic about future relationships.
It’s a track I especially recommend to anyone looking to find hope in the life ahead.
dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE
Dance Hall by the rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a recommended pop song known for its gentle, comforting lyrics that support those who are feeling worn out.
It was also familiar as the theme song for a morning news program, right? In the song, they sing messages like “It’s important to rest when you’re tired” and “Let’s approach everything with a positive attitude.” Combined with its refreshing sound, you’re sure to feel invigorated after listening.
I want to eat sushi feat. Soy SauceORANGE RANGE
A single released by ORANGE RANGE in 2015.
It doesn’t say “Do your best!” or “It’ll be okay,” but somehow it lifts you up.
It’s a brute-force positive number on the level of Luffy’s “Shut up, let’s go!” from One Piece.
I love it.
Some might think it’s just a flashy track with thin lyrics, but try cranking it up loud and letting yourself sink into how cool the vocals and the track are.
The real greatness of this song is its mesmerizing pull, like being swept into a whirlpool of sound.
white noiseOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism has been releasing hit songs one after another.
The track they wrote as the opening theme for the anime Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown is White Noise.
It’s a song that portrays the mindset of the protagonist as he faces hardships in the story.
The lyrics are crafted so that both viewers of the anime and those who haven’t seen it can relate.
With powerful words and a driving sound, it’s perfect for when you want to get motivated.
kaleido proud fiestaUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a rock band that made their major debut in 2008 with Sentimental Period.
kaleido proud fiesta is a track where their driving energy is irresistible.
With up-tempo drums, a pulsing bass, refreshing guitar, and soaring vocals—everything in this song lifts your spirits and could be the perfect remedy for the May blues.
Even when you’re feeling unmotivated, give this number a listen and you’ll feel like you can push yourself a little further!
Before the departureWANIMA
This is the sixth digital-only single by WANIMA, a three-piece rock band from Kumamoto known for their positive, straightforward lyrics and beautiful choral work.
The song was selected as the theme for “Fight! Kyushu,” a project launched by the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks to support disaster recovery from the Kumamoto–Oita earthquakes.
Its powerful message and fast-paced rock sound really get you fired up.
As a new member of the workforce, you may face more situations that don’t go as planned and struggle with the gap between ideals and reality, but this track delivers the kind of energy that can blow away that stress.
It’s a refreshing rock tune that lifts your spirits and keeps you moving forward when you feel like you’re about to break.
Katsushika RhapsodyYum!Yum!ORANGE
A cover of the theme song from the anime “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo.” The original is by Kohei Dojima.
Dojima is second to none when it comes to capturing everyday scenes, and his melodic sense is wonderful.
The cover is by Yum Yum Orange, a ska band from Nagoya, and the chemistry is just perfect.
I don’t have any particular connection to Katsushika Ward, but listening to this song gives me the kind of energy you get from calling a friend back home.
If you’re too busy to visit your hometown, let this song loosen up your stiff shoulders a bit.