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 (21–30)
Odoru-LoopFurederikku
Frederic is a rock band that captivates fans with an infectious, earworm rhythm and a distinctive sense of humor.
This track is included on their mini-album “oddloop,” released in September 2014.
Its irresistibly danceable beat will turn even a traffic-jammed car into a fun space.
A renowned song featured in UNIQLO’s web commercial and as the ending theme for the anime “Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches,” its music video has surpassed 100 million views.
With its pleasingly repetitive rhythm, this track is perfect for Golden Week outings.
How about enjoying a refreshing holiday, hyping up with friends and family in the car?
Run and RunKANA-BOON
It’s the kind of song that makes you want to say, “This is classic guitar rock!” It’s a track by the rock band KANA-BOON—also known for songs like “Full Drive” and “Massara”—released in 2016.
Its appeal lies in its positive message: walk your own path and live life your own way.
It’s straightforward and uplifting, making you feel like you can give your best every day.
The theme evokes graduation, so it’s especially recommended for new members of the workforce.
Reset your mood with this song and power through May!
Happinessarashi
Despite being hailed as a “national group” for their success beyond music, the five-member idol group Arashi announced a hiatus in 2020.
This is their 20th single, which was used as the theme song for the TV drama Yamada Tarō Monogatari and is known as a staple at their concerts.
The lyrics, which evoke a vision of a new future, are likely to give hope and courage to those about to enter the workforce.
With its exhilarating arrangement, this positive number feels like it walks alongside you as you take a new step forward.
Dear, boyHump Back
This is Hump Back’s major-label debut song, an anthem that sings of challenging your dreams and holding onto hope.
With a powerful sound and lyrics that resonate, it gently gives a warm push to those facing setbacks and anxieties.
Created with thoughts of the bandmates from their high school days, the track was featured as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “BUZZ RHYTHM 02” in June 2018 and as the theme song for Kumamoto Asahi Broadcasting’s coverage of the 102nd National High School Baseball Championship Kumamoto Tournament, capturing the hearts of many.
If you listen to it in moments when life in a new environment wears you down, or during times when motivation is hard to find, you’ll feel the energy to face tomorrow welling up inside.
What are you doing?SURFACE
The fourth single, “Nani Shiten no,” released on February 3, 1999, was chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Omizu no Hanamichi” and became a hit.
It’s a very powerful song that encourages a timid heart.
spring breezeaobouzu
It’s a perfect “The Spring!” song for May.
With the image of “spring = a beginning,” it’s sung passionately and unadorned, blowing away any blue moods.
Beautiful personikimonogakari
It’s a song that’s very much like Ikimonogakari—an uplifting track that evokes spring.
Yoshioka’s gentle vocals and the refreshing melody really lift your spirits.
I especially recommend it to those who’ve been separated from someone important due to a new chapter in life, or to anyone starting to live on their own.