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 energy songs to listen to in May (81–90)
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!
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!
Rolling DaysWANIMA
A youthful rock tune that captures the quiet of early morning and the restlessness within.
WANIMA powerfully conveys young people’s anxieties, conflicts, and their strong determination to move forward, riding on a brisk, fast-paced melody.
It’s a warm song that feels like a close friend walking beside you—comforting troubled hearts and cheering them on.
Created as an anthem for high school students devoted to their clubs and studies and released in August 2024, this track gently supports those feeling tense or uneasy in new environments, as well as anyone striving toward their dreams.
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 an artist who’s second to none at capturing everyday scenes.
His melodic sense is wonderful, too.
The cover is by Yum Yum Orange, a ska band from Nagoya.
The result is an absolutely fantastic chemical reaction.
If you’re too busy to make it back to your folks’ place, let this song help ease the tension in your shoulders.
