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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 fill you with energy just by listening. Recommended classics and popular tracks (131–140)

dandelionBUMP OF CHICKEN

This is a song whose narrative-rich melody resonates deeply.

It’s included on the album “jupiter,” released in February 2002, and it fully showcases BUMP OF CHICKEN’s distinctive worldview.

Through the story of a lonely lion and a dandelion that shines like the sun, the lyrics strikingly portray friendship and hope.

It’s especially recommended for the season when you can feel spring approaching.

In times of new encounters and farewells, you may find courage in the story this song tells.

SHINING SONGB Komachi

The song “SHINING SONG,” chosen as the ending theme for the film Oshi no Ko -The Final Act-, leaves a strong impression with its dramatic melody and lyrics that convey unwavering resolve.

It is the title track of the album SHINING SONG, released in December 2024, and its worldview—projecting an idol’s inner struggles and hope for the future—intertwines with the distinct voices of the three B-Komachi members to deeply resonate with listeners.

This piece is a song that encourages everyone striving toward their dreams.

Give it a listen when you want to feel uplifted.

In the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKA

[MV] In the Sun and Dust / CHAGE and ASKA
In the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKA

A powerful pop number that captures the sparkle of youth and the struggles of life.

Released as a single by CHAGE and ASKA in January 1991, this work warmly portrays young people who carry dreams and hopes while confronting a reality that doesn’t go their way.

Its lyrics, interweaving the joy and poignancy of living, leave an even deeper impression through a beautiful, resonant melody and effective use of synthesizers.

Chosen as a re-cut single from the album “SEE YA,” it gained wide support after being featured in a Nissin Foods commercial and as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s program “TIME3.” When you feel overwhelmed by work and daily life and want to pause to face your own heart, this song will be there to gently stay by your side.

room for growthCreepy Nuts

[MV] Creepy Nuts – Nobishiro (Room to Grow)
room for growthCreepy Nuts

Creepy Nuts has delivered a track full of eagerness to explore life’s possibilities.

Included on their September 2021 album “Case,” this song portrays the growth you come to recognize as you get older and the boundless potential within yourself.

It captures, from a distinctive angle, the more flexible way of seeing things that comes with adulthood and the encounter with a new version of yourself.

Also adopted as a cheer song for professional baseball, this track gently encourages anyone who wants to believe in their limitless potential or transform who they are now.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you’re feeling setbacks or uncertainty, and when you’re ready to take a new step forward.

It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE “It Starts Here!”
It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUE

A lively track that blends 80s disco with Latin rhythms, evoking the excitement of a summer festival.

DREAMS COME TRUE’s “Koko kara da!” released in March 2025, is a cheer song for people who keep moving forward.

It was written as the theme song for the “Osaka-Kansai Expo Commemorative ACN EXPO EKIDEN 2025.” Its friendly, singable melody and layers of stirring rhythms leave a strong impression.

It’s a song that helps you rediscover the joy of giving your best, making it perfect for boosting motivation before sports or while watching a game.

FantasistaDragon Ash

A classic Dragon Ash track that fuses powerful guitar sounds with a danceable beat.

The mix of English lyrics and striking flows in this mixture rock piece brims with elation and passion.

Released in March 2002, it was chosen as the theme song for Nippon TV’s broadcasts of the 2002 FIFA World Cup that same year, and was also included on the album HARVEST.

In live performances, it famously kicks off with Kj’s call, instantly sweeping the entire venue into a frenzy.

Energetic and positive, this song is perfect for boosting your motivation during training.

Good Luck, My FutureGANG PARADE

GANG PARADE “Good Luck My Future” Music Video
Good Luck, My FutureGANG PARADE

Its dynamic sound and powerful lyrics are truly moving.

It’s a track by GANG PARADE, included on their major 7th single released in December 2024.

Written and composed by Kayoko Kusano, this rock number centers on themes of “hope for the future” and “the strength to live in the present,” singing about the importance of pressing forward even when faced with life’s harsh realities.

A passionate anthem that encourages everyone—perfect for those moments when you need the courage to face adversity.