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Power songs that fill you with energy just by listening. Recommended classics and popular tracks.

What kind of music do you listen to when you want a boost of energy or power?

Music can give us energy, motivation, and courage—especially in those crucial moments when we need that extra push.

In this article, I’ll introduce some recommended songs that stand by you when it counts and mysteriously fill you with strength when you need just one more step.

We’ve picked a wide range—from timeless classics to recent hits.

If you’re looking for songs that instantly energize you, read to the end and you’ll find your very own power song.

Power songs that energize you just by listening. Recommended classics and popular tracks (81–90)

Everyone is a heroAI

[au Song] Everyone’s a Hero / AI (Full Cover by Kobasolo & Ansako)
Everyone is a heroAI

It’s a song by AI that was also used in a TV commercial.

From the very beginning, it’s the kind of song that lifts your spirits.

It sounds like a message saying that each of us is the protagonist of our own story, so we should live the way we like.

It’s also a song that makes you feel encouraged, reminding you that there are friends around you who will help you.

AMBTIOUS JAPANTOKIO

AMBITIOUS JAPAN!! TOKIO Tokaido Shinkansen in-train announcement
AMBTIOUS JAPANTOKIO

On the way back from a business trip from Kansai to Tokyo, hearing this song just before getting off at Shinagawa puts me at ease.

It makes me feel like, “I really gave it my all today.” And not only does it reassure me, it’s a refreshing, uplifting song that motivates me to say, “I’ll do my best tomorrow! I’ll do my best next week, too!”

Shake It OffTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – “Shake It Off” (with Japanese subtitles)
Shake It OffTaylor Swift

This is a song by Taylor Swift that became explosively famous in Japan.

Ever since I first heard it, I didn’t understand the Japanese translation, but I thought it was a rhythmic, uplifting song.

When I watched the music video, I could see the translated lyrics, and it encouraged me all over again.

I feel like I can relate to the lyrics about living freely without worrying about how others see you.

Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya

Written and composed by Mariya Takeuchi, this is her self-cover of a song she originally provided to Hiroko Yakushimaru, included on the album “REQUEST.” It’s a song that encourages a friend after a heartbreak, sung gently as if speaking to oneself.

Please give it a listen when you’re going through a tough time or need a boost.

Have a nice dayNishino Kana

Kana Nishino 'Have a nice day' MV (Short Ver.)
Have a nice dayNishino Kana

It’s included on the album “Just Love.” It’s the theme song for the news program “Mezamashi TV.” You’re sure to relate to the lyrics, which are packed with everyday, familiar moments.

It’s an upbeat, high-energy track that breezily tosses aside tough times.

Song of Victory ~The Strongest, Invincible Number One~ROF-MAO

A powerful cheer song from ROF-MAO packed with energetic rock sound and a fiery message! The members’ distinctive vocals shine, fusing with the passionate lyrics crafted by Sho Ayanokoji to awaken the courage to take on challenges and the faith in your friends.

Chosen as the opening theme for the anime “The Ultimate King’s Encyclopedia ~The Ultimate Tournament~,” airing from April 2025, and included on their 2nd mini-album “MOMENTUM,” this track drives straight into the hearts of those walking an invincible path.

Listen to it before a match or showdown, and your self-confidence and trust in your teammates will surge—no doubt about it! In crucial moments, it’s sure to become a bridge to victory.

Power songs that fill you with energy just by listening. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (91–100)

Life is tough, no money.Uesaka Sumire

Sumire Uesaka “Life Is Hard Dame Dinero” Music Video
Life is tough, no money.Uesaka Sumire

It’s a high-energy denpa-style song by Sumire Uesaka that feels like an explosion of energy.

It portrays a powerful protagonist who gives their all to enjoy every day, even without money.

Even the pressing worry of being chased by bills gets laughed off with mantra-like phrases—before you know it, you’re captivated by that boundless cheerfulness.

Released in October 2021 as Uesaka’s 12th single, the track was used as the opening theme for the TV anime “The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated!” Listening to this song might just give you the courage to overcome hardships.