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 Hear in May (71–80)
Clap your handsNICO Touches the Walls
As the title suggests, it makes you want to clap along.
It’s a bright, pop-infused guitar rock number by the band NICO Touches the Walls.
Released in 2011 as their ninth single, it was featured in an au commercial, so many of you may have heard it.
Its powerful message—keep moving forward without being defeated by any hardship—gives listeners a push on the back.
Perfect for when you’re feeling down.
Tropical TherapyONE OK ROCK
This gentle song by ONE OK ROCK wraps heavy anxieties and gloomy feelings in sounds that feel like healing in a tropical paradise.
The lyrics, infused with a wish to break free from stress and confusion, pair perfectly with a warm melodic line that sets your heart free.
Included on the album “DETOX,” released in February 2025, this track is a fitting piece to mark the band’s 20th anniversary.
It resonates with those who feel worn down by modern life or are seeking mental rest, delivering an exceptionally relaxing effect.
We AreONE OK ROCK
This heartwarming rock number by ONE OK ROCK carries a message that empathizes with the anxieties and struggles of young people.
Garnering attention as NHK’s soccer theme song, the track is included on the album “Ambitions,” released in January 2017, and in December 2016 it achieved a collaboration with 1,000 eighteen-year-olds on NHK’s “18-Fes.” Blending the powerful energy of rock with pop elements, its exhilarating sound underscores the importance of living true to oneself and calls for the empowerment of youth.
Advocating that we can become beacons of hope, this song will gently encourage those seeking to boost their self-esteem or take that first step forward.
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.
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
The crisp Telecaster intro feels great in “Ashita mo.” This energizing track by the three-piece girls’ rock band SHISHAMO appears on their 2017 album SHISHAMO 4.
Its biggest draw is the lyrics that cheer on people who work hard even when their jobs are tough.
The arrangement, which modulates in the pre-chorus and chorus, further amps up the song’s momentum.
Listen to this on your way to work and it might just blow away the May blues!
The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER
A warm ballad by SUPER BEAVER that powerfully sings of delicate feelings deep within the heart.
Written in January 2025 as the theme song for NHK General’s late-night drama “Vanilla na Mainichi,” this piece gently embraces unspoken feelings and the struggle to be honest with oneself.
Born from the band’s vigorous activity following their major-label re-signing, it delivers a sound that suggests a new frontier following the album “Ongaku.” It’s a song that offers a chance to face your true self through tears when you feel lost to the May blues.
It will quietly stay close to those whose hearts waver between wanting to be recognized by others and wanting to remain true to themselves.
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!