I'll Show Them! A Special Feature on Uplifting Songs That Turn Frustration into Fuel
Even if you try to live each day with a smile, there are times when you struggle with relationships or feel down.
It’s only natural that accidents or unexpected troubles happen in life, but it’s also natural to feel the urge to push back against them.
In those moments, if there’s a song that can ignite your heart or give you a gentle push forward, you’ll feel ready to give the day your best again.
Here, we’re introducing plenty of songs that can help you stay positive.
Please give them a listen when times are tough or when you want to overcome your worries.
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[I'll Bounce Back!] A collection of uplifting songs that turn frustration into fuel (11–20)
I’m a messMY FIRST STORY
MY FIRST STORY is a rock band fronted by Hiro.
They’ve been the talk of the town, especially with co-headlining shows with ONE OK ROCK.
One of their signature songs is “I’m a mess.” Set to a driving, fast-paced sound, it sings about the loneliness and inner struggles of those who chase their dreams.
I think many people can relate to its message.
Another big draw is the pleasantly bright high-tone vocals—their singing gently gives you a push forward.
A Tiny Bit of CourageFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
This is a song I want to deliver to anyone looking for a message that helps you face forward and keep walking.
Released by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS in May 2007, it’s a popular track that was certified Gold and reached No.
8 on the Oricon chart.
It was also featured as an insert song in the film “Bokutachi to Chūzaisan no 700-nichi Sensō” (The 700 Days’ War with the Police Officer).
Riding a rhythmic beat, it sings of hope for the future.
The warm vocals gently wrap around the anxieties and doubts you feel while pursuing your dreams, leaving a strong impression.
Listening to this song will turn a small bit of courage into a powerful force.
Especially when you’re feeling down, give this track a listen.
＋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.
Before the departureWANIMA
This is a support song from WANIMA dedicated to everyone taking a new step forward.
It warmly conveys the greatness of getting back up again and again, and the importance of turning past failures and regrets into strength for the future.
WANIMA’s hallmark upbeat sound overflows with a refreshing energy that makes your body sway before you know it.
Released digitally in April 2021, the song was also chosen as the theme for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks’ “Fight! Kyushu” project.
It’s a track that gently gives a push to those starting a new chapter or facing challenges right now.
I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu
It’s a classic song from the Showa era that everyone knows.
Its bright yet wistful melody is simple, and that simplicity gives it a purity that resonates with anyone.
Kyu Sakamoto’s gentle, soothing voice, which softly embraces and calms emotions that have swelled in a negative direction, can truly be called a supreme masterpiece.
The world calls it love.Sambomasutā
This song was written as the ending theme for the drama Densha Otoko.
It’s crafted to be enjoyed alongside the story of the show.
Listening to the passionate, almost shouted vocals, you can’t help but feel like shouting your own feelings straight from the heart.
I'll Show You! A Special Feature on Uplifting Songs That Turn Frustration Into Fuel (21–30)
scabChi-wata Hidenori
Kasabuta is a single by singer Hidenori Chiwata, and it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Zatch Bell! It passionately voices the clumsy yet earnest feelings of an inexperienced, still-green youth, and gives you the strength to squeeze out that very last drop when you absolutely have to keep going.