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 (51–60)
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.
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
Many of you probably heard this song as the official theme for NHK’s Athens Olympics broadcast, didn’t you? Even when you’re chasing your dreams and working so hard, you can start to lose heart, feel like you’re about to fail, and think about quitting.
In moments like that, you suddenly notice the support around you.
The lyrics give strength as a cheering song for those who are striving now, giving you a gentle push forward.
It’s a track I hope you’ll listen to when you need the courage to take just one more step.
Songs that make you feel positive when you listen. Top recommended cheer and positive songs (61–70)
Everyone is free.Half time Old
A song by the rock band Half time Old, featured in au’s “Santaro Series” commercials.
Since it’s an arrangement of Scott Joplin’s “The Entertainer,” many listeners will likely find it familiar.
It’s a lively number with an encouraging message: don’t be bound by others’ definitions of success or failure—follow your own path.
At the End of SorrowElefanto Kashimashi
A song whose searing, soul-sung vocals sink in and pierce deep into the heart.
Despite what the title might suggest, you can feel a strength and positivity that believes what lies at the very end is not despair.
The richly emotional band sound is also undeniably moving.
It’s a warm track that seems to tell you there’s no need to force yourself to be cheerful.
RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
RPG, one of SEKAI NO OWARI’s signature songs, is a track I hope you’ll listen to when you’re feeling down.
The symphonic marching band performance is striking, bringing the song’s fantastical world to life.
Its warm message—You’re not alone—washes away the fear and loneliness that come when facing challenges, filling your heart.
With a steady, powerful, marching-like rhythm that nudges you to take one more step, it’s an anthem cheering on anyone chasing their dreams.
