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[Support for the Heart] Songs That Give You Courage When Times Are Tough
In life, tough and painful times are bound to come, and you’ll likely experience major setbacks as well.
In those moments, many people find it hard to carry everything alone, yet don’t quite feel like talking to someone either.
At times like that, letting music gently stay by your side is something I recommend.
In this article, I’ve gathered songs that can give you strength when you’re going through hard times.
From timeless classics to the latest hits, I’ve picked a variety—so please find the support song that’s just for you.
[Support for the Heart] Songs That Give You Courage When Times Are Tough (1–10)
Endless JourneyMr.Children
Among Mr.Children’s many masterpieces, when it comes to songs you want to listen to in tough or painful times, this one is surely among the top contenders.
With its incredibly warm and gentle lyrics, the moving message of “Owarinaki Tabi” (“Endless Journey”) truly resonates.
If you listen while following each line of the lyrics, it feels as if the song quietly stays by your side and cheers you on.
No matter how many years have passed since its 1998 release, it remains a steadfast ally—an empowering classic.
FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
If you listen to this song, you’ll feel that everything has meaning, and that all the hardships you’ve faced will become nourishment for what lies ahead! When it comes to Official HIGE DANDism’s cheer songs, this one is absolutely essential! It even became the theme song for high school baseball, which really cements its image as an anthem for youth.
The boldly featured synth sound gives the performance a solid, grand feel that fills you with courage just by listening.
On top of that, the lyrics are incredibly encouraging, giving you a strong push forward.
As you strive toward your goals, you’re bound to experience setbacks and sometimes feel like “maybe everything I’ve done so far was for nothing.” This is the song I want you to listen to when you’re on the verge of thinking you can’t go on.
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
No matter how painful the events or how troubled the days, they will surely become nourishment for you to bear fruit! That’s the message embedded in this song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
Their music spans a wide range—from catchy guitar rock to sophisticated tracks that incorporate electronic sounds—but gentle ballads like this one are incredibly appealing too.
The brass sounds feel like they’re shining a light on gloomy feelings.
In the lyrics, they sing that even the days when things don’t go well are still a page in your life, and that even those are wonderful days, making you believe that the tough experiences you’re having now will surely be useful someday.
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
This is the ultimate cheer-up rock tune by SHISHAMO, a three-piece girls’ rock band.
It’s been used as a support song for the J.League’s Kawasaki Frontale, and its down-to-earth lyrics have encouraged many people.
The powerful cheers and messages carried by its high-velocity rock sound make it a truly reassuring track.
It’s a song I want you to hear if you’re giving your all and sprinting through each day.
Spot the differenceSuda Masaki
Machigai Sagashi is a song that also served as the theme for the drama Perfect World.
In the story, the protagonist is depicted as having to live life in a wheelchair due to an accident, but isn’t it true that everyone has aspects that differ from others or personal insecurities? There may be times when you regret them or feel overwhelmed and distressed, but this song gives you a powerful push, reminding you that it’s precisely because of those differences and complexes that you are who you are today.
AgainWANIMA
When you’re feeling down, WANIMA is the perfect rock band to listen to! Their all-out singing style and the image of them beaming with smiles in every photo seem to sweep away anxiety and sadness.
This high-velocity track is no exception—it’s a song I hope you’ll play when you’ve failed or feel low, so you can draw strength to face tomorrow.
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu
“Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Better Day” is a song filled with positivity, just as its title suggests.
It carries the message that even the emotional scars from failures or heartbreak will heal by tomorrow, and that it will be a much better day than today.
Set to a pleasant tempo and the gentle sound of an acoustic guitar, the simple, repeatedly sung phrase “Tomorrow will surely be a better day” offers encouragement.
It’s a number that gently comforts and lifts you up when you’re feeling down!
Kokoro no NakaRADWIMPS
When you’re struggling and the flame of hope has gone out, please listen to this song and rekindle it.
“Kokorononaka,” included on RADWIMPS’ first EP, portrays the struggle of someone who’s losing hope yet still has so much they must do, and keeps on grappling forward.
Even if you’re in a dark tunnel right now, let’s stock up on all kinds of joyful feelings until we reach the exit where the light of hope shines in! That way, you can feel a small spark of hope even within the darkness.
And when you step out of the tunnel, you’re sure to encounter great happiness.
It’s a song that conveys a strong will and hope—the belief that even in a tunnel that’s hard to escape, you can keep living if you think about the brilliant light that’s coming next.
peace signYonezu Kenshi
An uplifting song by Kenshi Yonezu, a leading figure in Japan’s music scene, and the theme for the anime My Hero Academia.
Just like the anime, it’s a track that will surely give courage to everyone who keeps dashing toward their dreams while running into walls and hardships.
Please accept this message of encouragement from Kenshi Yonezu, delivered through its rock sound.
If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER
Songs by the rock band SUPER BEAVER often really resonate with the heart.
In 2020, they re-signed to a major label with this song, and it was also featured on THE FIRST TAKE on YouTube, so many of you may have heard it there.
The lyrics of this track will surely strike a chord with anyone who’s hit a wall while working in a team or is struggling to get along with those around them.
Because you’re not alone, worries may never completely go away—but the message that you can see an even more beautiful view precisely because you’re together will give you the courage to take one more step forward.