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 (51–60)
Beloved tomorrow, a moment and a lifetimeGReeeeN
This is a positive song by GReeeeN that teaches us how important it is to build up small steps to move toward a brighter tomorrow.
Its lively, march-like sound is striking, and the upbeat rhythm seems to express a rising sense of elation.
The lyrics, which feel like they ask what each of us has been working hard on, are also memorable, encouraging us to look back on what we’ve accumulated and giving us a reason to believe in ourselves.
From the sound to the vocals, the song carries a consistently positive and bright atmosphere, and it feels like the kind of track that can lift your spirits when you’re feeling down.
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.
weak insectBaba Toshihiko
Some of you may have just gone through a change in your environment this spring and are feeling lonely or anxious.
For you, I recommend listening to Toshihide Baba’s “Yowai Mushi” (“Weak Bug”).
Its lyrics depict the frailty of people who look down on those weaker than themselves, as well as one’s own negativity.
As you listen, pay attention to what kind of mindset the narrator reaches after confronting these feelings.
By the way, the music video is also known for being created by the comedian Tekken.
Be sure to watch it alongside the song.
SAKURA175R
It’s a bright and refreshing song that feels very much like early 175R.
As the title “SAKURA” suggests, it’s a spring song, but even listening to it in May, a little after April, it still lifts your spirits.
It’s a song that energizes you as you look forward to new encounters.
Blow away the May blues! Cheer and energizing songs to listen to in May (61–70)
Hurricane Lily, Boston MaryAAA
It’s a song that’s a bit different from AAA’s usual style, incorporating punk rock elements.
With lyrics written by a member of The Blue Hearts, it’s bright and powerful, and just listening to it can lift your spirits.
It’s a track I’d love people with worries or struggles to hear—a song that makes you feel the energy of spring and helps you feel better.
Plumeria ~Flower Song~Aqua Timez
With Aqua Timez’s signature refreshing sound and straightforward, unadorned lyrics, this song feels like it stays right by the listener’s side.
As the title “Flower” suggests, it’s a song that makes those chasing their dreams feel like they can start walking forward once again.
May DayBUMP OF CHICKEN
This is the 14th single by BUMP OF CHICKEN, a rock band formed by four childhood friends from Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture, who continue to evolve while influencing countless other rock bands.
The ensemble blends a guitar sound with delay that creates depth and clarity with a refreshing rock groove—truly pleasing to the ear.
The powerful lyrics feel like an outstretched hand to those feeling down, offering strength to anxious new members of society or people struggling with May blues under the weight of stress.
It’s a refreshing yet powerful rock tune that gently stays close to a troubled heart.
