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 anthems & positive tracks (141–150)
YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA
A song by CHAGE and ASKA that was used as the theme for the drama “If You Turn Around, He’s There.” It drew attention for an arrangement that turns conventional music wisdom on its head: the most exciting chorus has no lyrics.
Just raising your arm and repeating “Yah!” is enough to get you in the mood! (laughs) Even if something sad or worrying happens, just hearing this phrase might give you a burst of energy, don’t you think?
So, you’re not alone.Little Glee Monster
An up-tempo track released by Little Glee Monster in 2017 that captivates with their overwhelming harmonies.
With its exhilarating, fast-paced melody and straightforward lyrics, this full-throttle, high-energy song is a staple in their live shows.
Seeing the members bursting with joy gives you a boost, and you can’t help but want to throw your fist in the air! It’s a song that will stand by you not only when you’re about to lose heart, but also when you’re not even sure what you’re doing yourself.
Let’s seize the future!
StardomKing Gnu
“Stardom,” chosen as the overall theme song for NHK’s soccer programming in 2022, is a track brimming with energy that seems to surge up from the depths.
It was, of course, also used in programs related to the FIFA World Cup, and fans have said things like, “In the moment of victory, this song played in my mind and made the emotion even stronger!” The lyrics offer courage by gently accompanying those tough feelings you have while chasing a dream, expressing the idea that “even if you haven’t grasped anything yet, the unseen, relentless effort you’ve been putting in will one day bloom.”
Songs that lift your spirits when you listen. Top recommended anthems and positive tracks (151–160)
The Zero Sense10-FEET
A powerful rock number that passionately belts out the spirit of basketball and the thrill of challenge! The lyrics, brimming with the fervor of chasing your dreams and the resolve to face adversity, feel as if they’re giving you a push from behind.
10-FEET’s sound, packed with overwhelming power and taut intensity, grips the listener’s heart and never lets go.
Featured on the album “COLLINS” and released in December 2022 as the ending theme for the film “THE FIRST SLAM DUNK,” this track is perfect not only for basketball and sports fans, but also for those moments when you want to strive toward your dreams or fire yourself up before an important showdown.
Jasminesumika
The band’s name comes from the word “sumika” (meaning “dwelling”), and they’re a four-piece rock band that operates with a distinctive approach: creating works in collaboration with a wide range of artists, including filmmakers, photographers, painters, architects, ceramicists, sculptors, and poets.
This is their fourth digital single.
Written specifically as the theme song for the TV information program “Viking MORE,” the track features a catchy, pop melody propelled by brisk, driving drum beats that lift your spirits.
Its positive message—ignore unnecessary noise from the outside and be yourself—combined with the song’s brightness, seeps into you when you’re feeling down.
A gem that lightens a heavy heart.
Kokoro no NakaRADWIMPS
Thanks to their collaboration with director Makoto Shinkai, RADWIMPS are widely recognized across generations and are highly popular regardless of gender or age.
Their song “Kokoro no Naka” is very short, but it’s incredibly uplifting—a track that helps you bounce back when you’re feeling down.
Released in May 2020 amid stay-at-home calls, the song gave courage to many people—those enduring hardship, those who had lost hope, and more.
It’s the kind of song you find yourself listening to over and over when you’re feeling low.
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.
