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 cheer and positive songs (41–50)
DECIDEDUVERworld
It’s a passionate song that’s so UVERworld—like turning an inner scream into a voice.
Released in 2017, it was also the theme song for the film Gintama.
Based on the theme of “each person’s resolve,” it sings about cherishing your heart as it is.
It can be hard to stick to the decisions you’ve made, but whenever I listen to this, I feel like I can get back on my feet again!
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Because you are hereUru
Since Prologue was selected as the theme song for the drama Chugakusei Nikki, Uru has steadily gained popularity, and with this song, the theme for the drama Theseus no Fune, she quickly became a prominent figure in the J-pop scene.
Her clear, endlessly soaring voice is truly captivating! This song of hers closely ties in with the drama’s storyline, conveying a message that “no matter how tough the situation, you can persevere if you think of the person you cherish and the days you spent together.” Combined with her beautiful vocals, it’s sure to gently sink into your heart.
If I sing to the skyamazarashi
This is amazarashi’s fourth single, released in 2017.
It was used as the theme song for the anime My Hero Academia.
With the tagline “The singing voice becomes light and draws lyrics in the sky,” the lyrics are striking for the courage they convey and their depiction of hope for the future.
As amazarashi’s contrasts and vocalist Hiromu Akita have described, it’s a world of blue skies after the rain has passed.
It really gives you the strength to live!
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
Its up-tempo, energetic melody gives listeners a powerful push forward.
Released in September 2023, this song was also chosen as the opening theme for the popular anime ONE PIECE.
It’s additionally included on the album Nautilus, released in March 2024.
The song teaches us that we need both the courage to face difficulties and the kindness to be gentle with ourselves.
It’s perfect to listen to when you want to work toward your dreams or fire yourself up.
EXCITEMiura Daichi
A song nominated for the 2017 Japan Record Awards—the year that marked Daichi Miura’s breakthrough.
It also became the theme song for the tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Ex-Aid, which Miura himself was fond of.
Beyond showcasing his highly technical dance, the powerful vocals and lyrics are inspiring.
You can feel a message about racing forward true to your pounding heart.
It seems to mirror Miura’s way of life—throwing himself into dance with total dedication—and it’s incredibly cool!
Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi
Aoi Teshima’s number soothes you with an angelic, gentle voice while giving you energy for tomorrow.
It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Love That Makes You Cry,” starring Kasumi Arimura and Kengo Kora.
The lyrics read like a letter from your present self to the self who will live tomorrow.
No matter how hard today may be, they carry a cheer for your tomorrow self: please don’t be afraid to wake up again in the morning and walk forward, meeting all kinds of things along the way.
While Aoi Teshima’s voice is healing, the lyrics hold a strong determination, making it a positive song that gives you both comfort and courage!
If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER
SUPER BEAVER is a band whose greatest appeal lies in their masterful word choice and the powerful messages woven into their lyrics that hit you straight in the heart.
Among their songs, this one was released right when they re-signed with a major label, and its lyrics fit the theme of this article perfectly.
Every day brings hardships, sadness, frustration, and so much more—but this song makes you want to keep walking forward, believing in yourself with unwavering honesty.
Because they’re the ones singing it—having weathered the turmoil of losing and then re-signing a major label deal—the message resonates with us all the more deeply.