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)
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!
What are you doing?SURFACE
Released on February 3, 1999, the fourth single “Nani Shiten no” became the theme song for the TV drama “Omizu no Hanamichi” and turned into a hit.
Despite its catchy title, it’s a powerful track that encourages and lifts up a timid heart.
Wonderful worldeastern youth
I think there are times when you get sick of everything—school, work, the whole world.
When that happens, try listening to “A Wonderful World.” It’s a song by the rock band eastern youth.
The lyrics tell the message that, even though the world can sometimes feel like the worst, it’s actually full of wonderful things, too.
The intense yet heartrending words are sure to set your heart ablaze.
The song also conveys that “you can always start your life over again.”
Beautiful personikimonogakari
It’s a typically Ikimono-gakari song—an uplifting track that evokes spring.
Yoshioka’s gentle vocals and the refreshing tempo are encouraging and energizing.
I especially recommend it to anyone who’s been separated from someone important due to a new chapter in life, or who has just started living alone.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
A three-piece rock band, WANIMA has gained popularity mainly on the live circuit with their fast-paced melodic hardcore sound.
This track, included on their second album “Everybody!!,” is a refreshing rock tune that’s also known as a modern staple graduation song.
Its positive message to friends may remind you of the hopes and vows you held when graduating from your school days.
It’s a number we want new members of society on the verge of burning out—or anyone fighting the May blues—to hear, as it helps you rediscover the passion you’d forgotten in your new life.
The Signal of the BeginningKetsumeishi
A hip-hop group, Ketsumeishi, who built a unique presence with exquisitely rhymed Japanese lyrics and melodious rap, released this as their sixth single.
The track was used in a commercial for Nippon Ham’s “Schau Essen” sausages, and as the title suggests, it’s an up-tempo number often performed as the first song at live shows.
Its message—rather than dwelling on worries and anxieties, act on ideas the moment they come to you—serves as a cheer for those about to enter the workforce.
With positive lyrics and a relentless rap flow that boosts your energy, it’s the perfect number for kicking something off.
rainbow-coloredayaka
Many of you might often sing this one at karaoke.
It’s a song by Ayaka, a singer-songwriter from Osaka Prefecture.
It was released in 2013 as her 13th single.
It became a hot topic when it was chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Hanako to Anne.” The warm vocals and melody feel like the gentle, sunny weather of a bright day in May.
Listening to this song makes you want to become someone precious to somebody, too.
It’s a classic that lifts your face and your spirits.
Perfect for a stroll—give it a listen.