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 keep you going. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (251–260)
Fight!!Moritaka Chisato
It was released as Chisato Moritaka’s 14th single.
Chosen as the image song for the 1991 Volleyball World Cup, it was frequently used in volleyball contexts.
The song depicts the feelings of someone quietly supporting a person who is working hard toward their dreams.
Songs that give you strength. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (261–270)
Traveler ~The Longest Journeybakufū suranpu
It was released in 1996 as Bakufu Slump’s 29th single.
The song was created as a support anthem for the project “Saru Gasu Stone Eurasia Continent Hitchhike” within the Nippon TV variety show “Susume! Denpa Shonen.” Its forward-looking lyrics, which seem to spur on Saruganseki’s reckless challenge, are particularly striking.
It’s a song that makes you feel the importance of overcoming tough times with a smile.
Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako
Released as Takako Okamura’s fifth single, it has become a beloved standard for many people.
It’s a song that gives you strength—teaching the value of persevering without giving up on your dreams and that it’s enough to shine in your own way.
Okamura’s gentle voice soothes you, making it a song that helps you face forward.
Stand Out Fit InONE OK ROCK
This is a track whose passionate message in the lyrics resonates deeply.
Released in November 2018 and included on the album “Eye of the Storm,” it was also featured as the song for Honda’s global campaign “Go, Vantage Point.” Singing about the importance of staying true to yourself while adapting to society, this piece has become emblematic of ONE OK ROCK’s new musical direction.
It’s an anthem to play when you feel overwhelmed by peer pressure or on the verge of losing yourself—one that will surely give you a gentle push forward.
If I sing to the sky175R
Released in 2003 as 175R’s second major-label and fourth overall single.
The song was used in a J-PHONE commercial, debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon chart, and earned the band their first appearance at the 54th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It became 175R’s biggest hit, a track sung to friends back home, with notably bright and uplifting lyrics.
GO!!!FLOW
It’s used as a NARUTO theme song, and it includes some rap-style parts, so I think you can enjoy the track from various angles.
It’s not a song to sing alone—it’s the kind you sing together and get hyped to, so it’s sure to lift your spirits.
A Tiny Bit of CourageFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
Released in 2007 as FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ fifth single.
The song was used as the May opening theme for Nippon TV’s “Music Fighter” and as an insert song in the film “Bokutachi to Chūzai-san no 700-nichi Sensō” (The 700 Days’ War with Mr.
Police Officer).
It carries the message that, although we may still be small and insignificant, by moving forward without giving up, we can create opportunities to expand our possibilities.