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)
EurekaHoshino Gen
A song by Gen Hoshino that gently helps you face forward, quietly staying close to those who are struggling.
Its sound, where delicacy and strength coexist, is characteristically his, skillfully incorporating elements of jazz and soul.
Written as the theme song for the drama “Madoka, 26, Doing My Residency!”, this work is based on Hoshino’s own experiences and carries a message that gives people a push from behind.
Released for streaming in January 2025, it has also drawn attention for its music video directed by photographer Kotori Kawashima.
It’s a recommended track for anyone about to take a new step or seeking the courage to move forward.
Week EndHoshino Gen
A pop tune by Gen Hoshino that captures the sense of freedom and release of the weekend.
With its shimmering horn section and groove-laden sound, it naturally draws listeners onto the dance floor.
Included on the album “YELLOW DANCER,” released in December 2015, it was also used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Mezamashi Doyobi starting in October of the same year.
While depicting emotions that shift with the changing seasons, it gently reminds us of the importance of stepping out of the everyday to express our true selves.
It’s a perfect track to brighten your mood during a long-weekend drive or a day out.
countrysideTamaki Kōji
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.
rainbowFukuyama Masaharu
A signature pop song by Masaharu Fukuyama.
It also drew attention as the theme song for the coming-of-age drama WATER BOYS, which portrays high school boys dedicated to synchronized swimming.
May can bring a slump in mood, leaving you unmotivated and hazy, but once you make it through the rainy season, a rainbow is sure to appear! It’s a highly message-driven track that makes you feel that way.
Don’t you feel your heart grow lighter, almost mysteriously, when you listen to it?
LOSERYonezu Kenshi
A song by Kenshi Yonezu that leaves a strong impression with its portrayal of moving forward despite setbacks and self-denial.
The protagonist, who tends to see themselves negatively, accepts that state yet still tries to take action, and their straightforward sincerity is deeply moving.
Released in September 2016 and included on the album BOOTLEG, the track was also used in 2018 for Honda’s JADE commercial.
It’s a song I recommend to anyone who’s trying to face forward and keep going while carrying their own weaknesses and imperfections.
It will surely be a source of support on a Golden Week drive.