Songs that give you strength. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.
To you who feel, “I want to take one more step forward,” or “I want to overcome this wall.” Why not borrow the power of music and take a new step? Voices that resonate with the heart and powerful messages will surely give you a gentle push from behind.
We’ll introduce timeless songs that have been sung from various perspectives—when you’re feeling down, when you’re uncertain—and have always stayed close to our hearts.
Let today be the spark that ignites your desire to give it your all.
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Songs that give you strength. Recommended classics and popular tracks (91–100)
IchibanboshiSnow Man
This is a message song by Snow Man that expresses the determination to keep moving forward even when your heart feels like it’s about to break.
A medium-tempo ballad, it features a warm melody and stunning harmonies that showcase the individuality of all nine members.
The lyrics carefully portray a shift in emotion—from the pain of being unable to accept even words of encouragement to a feeling of gratitude toward those who offered support.
Included on the album “i DO ME,” released in May 2023, the song has maintained strong popularity among fans.
It gently accompanies anyone striving toward a dream or hoping to support someone else.
FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is a rousing cheer song filled with passion that makes anyone feel empowered to face forward.
The lyrics, which capture an indescribable page of youth, carry a message that pushes all challengers onward.
The beautiful melodies and powerful brass sound woven by Official HIGE DANDism inspire listeners’ hearts like cheers from the stands.
Released in July 2019, this track was chosen as the “2019 ABC Summer High School Baseball Cheer Song” and the theme song for TV Asahi’s Nettou Koshien.
It reached No.
3 on the Billboard JAPAN HOT 100 weekly chart and became a major hit, earning Platinum certification.
It’s a song we’d love to send to everyone striving toward their dreams and goals.
It’s also perfect for karaoke when you want to sing your heart out and boost your spirits.
Peter PanYuuri
This is a motivational song about the importance of pursuing your dreams and the courage to stay true to yourself.
Written and composed by Yuuri, the piece carries a powerful message that doesn’t reject growing up, but instead teaches the value of holding on to your convictions no matter your age.
Its fast, driving sound paired with Yuuri’s soaring vocals stirs the listener’s heart.
Released digitally in August 2020, it was also selected as the CM song for DIP Corporation starting in April 2021.
That October, it surpassed 100 million streams and became a popular track included on the album “Ichi.” It’s a karaoke favorite you’ll want to belt out with passion while immersing yourself in the lyrics’ worldview.
For those struggling with their current situation or on the verge of giving up on their dreams, it’s sure to give a gentle push forward.
The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari
It was chosen as NHK’s theme song for the London Olympic and Paralympic broadcasts and became a major hit.
Among Ikimonogakari’s songs, it has the longest running time and is a grand piece.
The song is filled with feelings that can’t be expressed in words—such as the struggles and joys of athletes heading to the Olympics.
Further awayRemioromen
It was chosen as the Fuji TV theme song for the Beijing Olympics broadcasts, and it resonated with many people alongside countless moving moments.
Even if the results don’t come or you lose the contest, it teaches that winning and losing aren’t what matter—the goal lies within yourself.
It’s a powerful song that gives you strength.
Toward the azure skyroodo obu mejyaa
As you can gather from lyrics like “even heart-rending, sorrowful events all have meaning” and “it’s okay to go slowly, it’s okay to take it little by little—now let’s go,” this song’s lyrics are about rising up from a low point and moving forward.
The powerful vocals and melody also carry a fiery energy that feels like they spur you on.
I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu
It’s not a song about being upbeat or charging ahead, but rather a motivating one that says, “Endure it, and still let’s move forward, let’s keep walking.” Even as time passes, it never gets old—it’s an eternal classic.
Kyu Sakamoto is immortal.
I hope younger generations who don’t know this song will give it a listen.