For you starting a new chapter! Uplifting songs to listen to in spring
When spring arrives, many people experience changes in their environment or begin moving toward their dreams.
With first-time experiences like moving to the city or living alone, it’s natural to feel anxious amid unfamiliar days.
In this article, we’ll carefully select and introduce uplifting songs perfect for spring!
From energetic, exhilarating tracks to gentle songs that feel like they’re by your side, there are so many wonderful spring tunes and motivational anthems.
When you feel overwhelmed by worries about your new life or on the verge of giving up, listen to the songs we’re about to introduce and take another step forward!
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For you starting a new chapter in life! Uplifting songs to hear in spring (61–70)
speedGRe4N BOYZ
A powerful message song that sings about the importance of keeping moving forward.
It’s a track by GRe4N BOYZ and serves as the TV commercial song for “Keirin,” commissioned by the JKA Foundation and the Japan Keirin Promotion Association.
From a quietly unfolding intro to a steadily rising climax, its progression is striking.
The lyrics carefully portray the feelings of searching for a yet-unseen version of oneself and the strong determination to move toward one’s goals, offering real encouragement.
determinationSUPER BEAVER
Amid the mix of excitement and anxiety that comes with moving, SUPER BEAVER’s powerful message song gives you a push forward.
Riding on a sound that blends breezy drive with a touch of melancholy, it inspires the courage to carve out your own future.
Unafraid of being called “reckless,” this track gently conveys the importance of living true to yourself.
Released digitally in November 2023, it was also featured as the theme for Morinaga’s in Jelly commercial.
Listen to it while sorting your belongings for a fresh start, and you’ll find your resolve to take that first step growing stronger.
It’s sure to become a reliable anthem that colors your new days.
Blue Springback number
This is a masterpiece that powerfully depicts the confusion and longing of youth, along with setbacks and growth.
The protagonist questions fitting into society’s mold, yet remains determined to keep moving forward.
Released by back number in November 2012, the song was featured as the theme for the TV drama “High School Entrance Exam,” drawing widespread empathy.
The wavering heart caught between each person’s dreams and reality—and the will to keep searching for the light—are etched into listeners’ minds through Iyori Shimizu’s vocals.
Spring is a season for taking new steps.
It’s recommended for those who feel anxious about changing environments, those searching for their own path, and those who want to reflect on who they have been.
LifeKoresawa
A heartwarming message song that conveys the importance of living true to yourself.
Carried by the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar, KORESAWA’s soft vocals resonate throughout.
Without comparing yourself to others or worrying about how you’re seen, it encourages you to fully enjoy what you love—a positive feeling that gently supports listeners’ hearts.
Released in April 2023, the song struck a chord especially with younger generations.
When you’re struggling with work or relationships, when you feel like you’re losing sight of yourself, or when comparisons with others get you down—this is a cheering song that quietly gives you a push forward amid the confusion.
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It’s a gentle pop tune that portrays the small happiness found in everyday life and the connections between people.
This track is the lead song from the album “Asobi,” released in April 2025, and was selected for the Odakyu Group’s corporate commercial.
Its familiar, catchy melody and heartwarming lyrics make a lasting impression.
Another highlight is the grand choral work featuring choirs from Tokyo University of Agriculture, Seijo University, and more.
It’s a piece we hope you’ll listen to as music that accompanies your daily life, such as during your commute to work or school.
Season of BeginningsMakihara Noriyuki × Hanaregumi
A duet by Noriyuki Makihara and Hanaregumi that beautifully captures the conflicting emotions of spring—anticipation and unease, fluttering excitement and impermanence.
Released digitally on April 30, 2025, it received an exclusive early airplay on FM COCOLO starting April 1 of the same year.
With their rich vocals blending seamlessly, the song is a gem that seems to sonically paint the very scenes of spring.
Makihara’s melody and lyrics, paired with Hirokazu Ogura’s gently expressive guitar arrangement, are exquisite.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when early spring leaves you unsettled, or when nostalgia and hope set your heart trembling.
room for growthCreepy Nuts
This song, featured on the album “Case,” explores the struggle with aging and the potential for personal growth.
It conveys the resolve to keep moving forward while accepting oneself as an adult.
Released in September 2021 as part of the album “Case,” the track was also adopted as a cheer song for professional baseball, resonating in sports and business settings alike.
It positively frames the experience and perspectives gained with age—such as flexible thinking, knowing how to ease up appropriately, and interpersonal skills.
It’s a perfect song for those who believe in their own growth and want to take on new challenges.