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 lift you up when you listen. Top recommended anthems and positive tracks (21–30)
Myself ROCKONE OK ROCK
You often hear the phrase, “You’re the one who knows best how to lift your own spirits,” right? ONE OK ROCK’s song ‘Jibun Rock’ is exactly a number about cheering yourself up by yourself.
Although OOR has many songs with lots of English lyrics mixed in, this track is entirely in Japanese, making it easy for anyone to take in.
It’s a song that fires you up and gives you a jolt, the kind you want to keep as a charm to listen to when you’re feeling down.
Future ProjectionRyukku to soine gohan
A warm, uplifting song that gives you the courage to look ahead.
Created by Ryoku to Soinen Gohan and released in March 2024, it’s featured on the album “Terminal” and also drew attention as a tie-in song for Calorie Mate.
The gentle vocals and resonant melody sink deep into your heart.
The lyrics empathize with the anxieties and struggles of exam-takers, making it especially perfect for junior high and high school students.
Listen to this track, and you’ll surely catch a glimpse of a brighter future.
Songs that lift you up when you listen. Top recommended anthems and positive tracks (31–40)
BRAND-NEWsanari
BRAND-NEW, brought to you by Sanari, a rapidly rising hip-hop artist from Tokushima.
The refreshing band sound and its pleasant, catchy melody are enough to lift your spirits just by listening.
It clears away the clouds in your heart and leaves you feeling refreshed.
Though there are things we’ve lost along the way, the forward-looking lyrics—about continuing down the path you believe in—encourage and empower the listener.
It’s a highly recommended track to play when you’re feeling uncertain about something.
heartbeat soundMiura Daichi
A powerful cheer song that rides on the heartbeat of excitement.
Created by Daichi Miura and released in July 2024, this track was produced as the official support song for TEAM JAPAN challenging the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Its lyrics, which portray the athletes’ effort and determination, are layered with a driving beat that pushes listeners forward.
The motif of an athlete’s heartbeat shapes the sound in a memorable way, making it a song that gives you the courage to take a new step.
It’s perfect for moments when you’re at a crossroads in life or need to fire yourself up!
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
A song chosen as the Asahi Broadcasting Corporation’s support song for the 92nd National High School Baseball Championship in summer.
It’s a popular track that has also been featured on TV programs, and an arranged music box version is used as the approach melody on Platform 2 at Keio-Hachioji Station.
It teaches us that to obtain what we desire, we must keep reaching out without giving up, even if it’s hard and brings us to tears.
It’s a perfect cheer song not only for baseball, but for life as well.
I’ll destroy every part of the me you want.Abe Mao
A song by singer-songwriter Mao Abe, who debuted in 2009.
No matter where we live, we tend to worry about others’ eyes and expectations, but this track feels like it could blow all those concerns away.
With a driving tempo and lyrics packed with what she wants to say, it’s an exhilarating number that leaves you feeling refreshed.
A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki
Masaki Suda, well-known as “Oni-chan” from the au mobile carrier commercials, is also active as a singer and has released numerous hit songs.
The song “A Sight I’ve Never Seen,” sung by none other than Masaki Suda—no, Oni-chan—is his debut single as a solo artist.
It’s a track that throws an arm around your shoulders and lifts your spirits, urging you to forge ahead on your own path, even if it’s not cool.