Songs that make you feel positive when you listen. Top recommended cheer and positive tracks.
When you’re not getting the results you hoped for despite your efforts, or when changes in relationships or your environment leave you with all kinds of worries, it’s only natural to feel discouraged and down.
At times like these, many people probably think, “I want to switch my mindset!”
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs that will lift your spirits.
We’ve gathered a variety of positive tracks—from anthems filled with uplifting messages to songs whose atmosphere alone can offer encouragement.
Each song is sure to give you strength!
Let’s listen to some wonderful music and face forward without pushing ourselves too hard.
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The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster
This one is a must for a feel-good anthem! It’s Little Glee Monster’s “Sekai wa Anata ni Waraikakete Iru” (“The World Is Smiling at You”).
Released in August 2018 as their 12th single, it was also selected as Coca-Cola’s annual image song for 2018.
The fresh, sparkling rhythm and the group’s rich choral work feel so good to listen to.
With its positive message that if you smile as yourself, the world will smile back, this track is truly a vitamin for the heart.
It’s an upbeat number that makes your body want to move just by listening, making it perfect for your morning run or walk! The powerhouse sound—winner of the Composition Award at the 60th Japan Record Awards in 2018—will blow away a gloomy mood and recharge you for tomorrow.
General changeano
Ano, a singer who was a member of the idol group Yurumerumo! until 2019 and has since been actively pursuing a solo career and band projects, delivers a high-energy track with her major-label second single, “Fuhen.” Its cute yet powerful vocals and fast-paced rock sound will lift your spirits.
The positive message penned by CreepHyp’s Seikaihan Ozaki may give you courage when you feel close to breaking from comparing yourself to others.
With its exhilarating beat pushing you forward, it’s a rock tune you’ll want to hear when you’re struggling.
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I’ll walk home.Saitō Kazuyoshi
For those who’ve been living hectic days and are feeling a bit worn out, I recommend listening to Kazuyoshi Saito’s “Aruite Kaerou” (“Let’s Walk Home”).
Just like the title suggests, it’s a song you’ll want to play while walking home.
If you listen to its irresistibly toe-tapping melody and stroll while taking in the scenery around you, it gently encourages you to keep going at your own pace without overdoing it.
Rather than hyping you up, the lyrics help your shoulders relax and your tension melt away—that’s part of its charm.
Lift your spirits with music that matches the temperature of your heart!
whaleSuda Masaki
This is a song Masaki Suda released in June 2024.
Distributed digitally by Epic Records Japan, it was chosen as a support song for athletes on the Fuji TV network.
Through imagery of the deep sea, it expresses the struggles and hopes of life.
The lyrics, which sing of both the difficulty and beauty of living, resonated with many people.
It’s a perfect track for when you’re feeling down or want to lean on someone.
Listening to it will give you the courage to move forward.
Follow MeE-girls
When it comes to E-girls, isn’t this the song that most people strongly associate with them? As you listen to the snappy beat, their bright vocals, and the bouncy, rhythmic melody that makes you want to jump, you can feel your negative feelings gradually fade away.
And it’s not just the musical aspects that make this song worth recommending—the lyrics are full of points that can lift your spirits too! It carries the excitement and hope of a brand-new romance, so be sure to listen while reading the lyrics.
Biri MillionYuuri
“Biri Mirion” is a song that teaches the importance of living true to your heart.
No matter how difficult things get, it carries a message that empowers you to trust your will and keep moving forward.
Yuuri’s gentle yet powerful vocals resonate with listeners, making it a truly uplifting track.
It’s perfect for anyone who wants to throw their heart wide open and find the courage to take a new step.
Let this song guide you toward a positive mindset, and you’ll surely feel ready to walk forward with strength starting tomorrow.
white noiseOfisharu Higedan Dism
Here’s “White Noise,” a fiery track that rivals massive hits like “Pretender” and “Shukumei,” which still rack up views on video platforms.
Written as the opening theme for the popular anime Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown, the song amps up the start of the show while overflowing with Official HIGE DANDism’s unmistakable style.
The short interlude that bridges the pre-chorus and the chorus is incredibly cool! With lyrics along the lines of “Even if I lose the fight and end up battered, I’ll rise again to save you,” it’s full of lines you’ll want to hear when you’re on the verge of breaking.
It’s sure to give you courage!