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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Songs that make you feel positive when you listen. Top recommended cheer and positive songs (121–130)
countrysideTamaki Kōji
I think everyone has times when they work hard but the results don’t turn out as they hoped.
That’s when I recommend Koji Tamaki’s song “Den-en.” It was released in 1996 as his 11th single and was also used as the theme song for the drama “Coach,” becoming a big hit.
When I listen to this song, it feels like the hurdles of getting through life in a tough society get a little lower.
You’ll surely feel encouraged—like, “This is okay!” It’s a power song I want you to listen to for yourself, who’s always doing your best.
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A song from the [re:] project launched mainly by Taka of ONE OK ROCK and Shota Shimizu.
Vocalists active in different styles—band, solo, and group—pass the song along in a relay-like arrangement.
Alongside a message that gently gives you a push forward, the heartfelt feelings of each participating artist resonate deeply.
In the midst of those helpless, anxious moments, there’s a warmth that stays close with infinite gentleness.
Before you know it, you find yourself singing along, wrapped in a positive, uplifting mood.
It’s us.imase
Musician imase, who picked up an instrument for the first time at 20 and made his major debut the following year.
His eighth digital-only single, “Bokurada,” written for NTT Docomo’s “ahamo” web commercial “What does it mean to be an adult?”, leaves a lasting impression with its distinctive vocals over a refreshing ensemble.
Its message—that the future’s possibilities are limitless—may give a reassuring push to those struggling with doubts and worries.
It’s a positive pop tune whose modern melody inspires a forward-looking mindset.
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Even more than a quarter-century after its release, it remains known as a staple cheer song.
It has become one of the standards for cheering at high school baseball games, and it’s so famous that it has even been used in parts of Japanese professional baseball.
Because of its title, it’s also sometimes used as a cheer song for events like marathons.
It’s such a classic—practically the king of cheer songs—that just listening to it lifts your spirits and gets you fired up whether you like it or not.
Songs that lift your spirits when you listen. Top recommended anthems and positive tracks (131–140)
MarshmallowMISAMO
MISAMO is a musical unit formed by TWICE’s Japanese members Mina, Sana, and Momo, who enjoy worldwide popularity.
Marshmallow, included on their 1st mini-album Masterpiece, features a pleasantly airy arrangement.
The lyrics, which evoke an image of moving on from heartbreak, may give courage to those feeling down to look forward again.
It’s a stylish pop tune with gentle melodies and ensemble that soothe the heart.
The world calls it love.Sambomasutā
This is the fifth single by Sambomaster, a three-piece rock band whose hot, straightforward messages belted out with impactful shouts have won support from a wide range of listeners.
Written as the ending theme for the TV drama Densha Otoko (Train Man), the song is often performed at wedding receptions thanks to its lyrics.
Its message, which seems to blow away all negative feelings and experiences, gives courage to move forward when you’re stuck and lost in thought.
With unpretentious words and a simple rock sound that raises the energy, it’s a rugged yet soulful rock tune.
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Known by the nickname “Ajikan” and celebrated for their original wordplay and hard-hitting rock sound, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s fifth single made a major splash.
Used as the opening theme for the TV anime Fullmetal Alchemist, this signature track helped propel the band onto the global stage.
Its lyrics, which evoke charging forward without looking back, deliver a message that’s likely to resonate with anyone struggling to stay positive.
With words that are cynical yet uplifting and a guitar-driven rock sound that gives you the courage to move ahead, it’s an energetic anthem perfect for boosting your mood.