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 Show You!] A Collection of Uplifting Songs That Turn Frustration into Fuel (31–40)
The Iron GiantTHE ALFEE
Steel Giant is a track featuring a male vocalist whose beautifully resonant falsetto leaves a strong impression.
Its powerful, dynamic sound pairs perfectly with the vocals, making it a cool and refreshing song.
It’s the kind of track many listeners will want to play again and again.
TimingBlack Biscuits
This is a unit formed on a TV show as a rival to Pocket Biscuits.
It portrays two people—“you” and “me”—arguing yet still happy together.
It’s a very catchy, poppy track, but its gentle lyrics about understanding your partner and accepting each other can be moving enough to bring you to tears.
My RevolutionWatanabe Misato
When it comes to iconic songs of the ’80s, this one is a massive hit that truly defines the era.
I imagine many people drew strength from listening to it whenever they faced challenges.
The powerful female vocals energized countless listeners and helped shift their mindset in a positive direction.
Myself ROCKONE OK ROCK
It’s included as the seventh track on their fourth original album, Niche Syndrome, released in June 2010.
The performance has a rich heaviness and unfolds so smoothly that you can’t help but start moving your body.
It’s a song that makes you feel as if it’s truly empowering you.
Cowardly FlameMAGIC OF LiFE
It was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Yowamushi Pedal.
The driving performance and the delicate yet at times intense vocals make you feel as if they’re pulling out the energy hidden deep inside you when you’re feeling down.
It’s a song that makes you think, “I’m going to push through and keep running no matter what.”
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RIVER10-FEET
10-FEET is a three-piece band from Kyoto.
Their dynamic melodies stir the hearts of listeners.
This song, which feels like it passionately urges you, “Don’t give up! Stand up!!,” will, I believe, give courage to anyone who is on the verge of losing heart.
EmpathyASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
This song was written specifically for the anime film My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: World Heroes’ Mission.
It’s a track by the rock band ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, known for hits like Rewrite and Solanin, and it was released in 2021.
The blend of a down-to-earth feel with an emotional atmosphere is irresistible.
The rhythm arrangement, which carries a touch of drum and bass, is also striking.
It makes you think, “Even if you fail, you can just try again.”
