[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.
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[To Support the Heart] Songs That Give You Courage When Times Are Tough (181–190)
The BeginningONE OK ROCK
An empowering anthem that gives a strong push toward a hope-filled future.
Through the protagonist who keeps searching for a reason to move forward, this song gives you the courage to overcome setbacks and hardship.
Featuring ONE OK ROCK’s powerful sound and passionate vocals, this memorable track was released in August 2012 and gained attention as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin.
The film and the song’s worldview harmonize beautifully, movingly depicting the protagonist’s resolve to face the past and take a new step forward.
When you stand at a crossroads in life and feel anxious about the future, listening to this song is sure to give you a supportive push.
＋MatterONE OK ROCK
This work stands out with its powerful vocals and dynamic band sound.
Released on December 6, 2024, the song was originally performed only as an encore during the world tour.
It is also included on the album “DETOX,” released on February 21, 2025.
The lyrics, themed around self-esteem and the meaning of existence, resonate deeply with listeners.
When you want to reaffirm your own worth, this song is sure to help you.
single-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVER
SUPER BEAVER’s electrifying, heart-pounding track has been chosen as the opening theme for Season 6 of the TV anime My Hero Academia.
The powerful vocals and band sound vividly express earnest emotions, resonate deeply, and push forward those who strive with unwavering determination.
Released in November 2022, the song aligns perfectly with the anime’s worldview, carrying messages that mirror the protagonists as they face adversity.
As a fast-paced anthem that inspires self-belief and the courage to keep moving without giving up, it’s highly recommended when deadlines loom or when you need to flip your motivation switch.
I’m just living for happiness.SUPER BEAVER
This is a powerful song that portrays the pursuit of happiness while confronting human loneliness and inner conflict.
It is included on SUPER BEAVER’s album “Ongaku,” released in February 2024, and was written as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “MARS: The Revolution of Zero.” Within its emotional rock sound, it conveys the importance of living true to oneself and the hope that arises from our relationships with others.
This work gives you the courage to move forward while accepting painful experiences and sorrow as part of who you are.
It’s a song to listen to when you want to face the feelings in your heart with sincerity, or when you’re ready to take a new step forward.
I want to brag.SUPER BEAVER
This warm mid-tempo ballad carries the wish to become someone a loved one can be proud of, sincerely chronicling effort, setbacks, and a resolve to embrace change.
Written and composed by guitarist Ryota Yanagisawa, its heartfelt melody and powerful message resonate deeply.
Released in October 2020 as the double A-side single “Toppa-kou / Jiman ni Naritai,” it was unveiled as the second single following the band’s return to a major label.
The song was also selected as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP, drawing significant attention from anime fans.
It’s a track that gently supports those who care for someone and those striving toward their goals.
To youamazarashi
This is an amazarashi song that stands beside those burdened with pain so heavy it feels like their hearts might break, offering deep empathy and tenderness.
As a message to people who struggle with self-worth or feel on the verge of losing their reason to live, it became the title track of the album “Anta e,” released in November 2013.
Embracing the hearts of those who keep fighting desperately, it powerfully sings of the importance of forgiving yourself and the meaning of living true to who you are without fearing failure.
Rather than cheering someone on from the outside, this work is an anthem that begins with a dialogue with oneself.
When you grow weary of life, its melody and lyrics will be there to gently stay by your side.
7 daysphatmans after school
This song delicately portrays the feeling of nearly losing sight of life’s meaning and one’s sense of worth, told through the course of a week’s everyday life.
Within its calm, narrative tone, a loneliness and isolation—like not being needed by anyone—quietly seep through, resonating deeply with listeners.
Released to the world as a track on phatmans after school’s double A-side single “FR/DAY NIGHT” in July 2015, it is also included on the band’s second album, “Unchronicle.” When you’re struggling in life and feel stuck, this song will surely stay close to your heart.
It’s a piece we hope those who feel doubt or anxiety about living will listen to.