[A Cheer for Myself] A pep song dedicated to you who are doing your very best
Even when you’re giving it your all, sometimes things just don’t go well.
There are times when you feel like throwing in the towel, or you get so down that you withdraw into yourself.
In moments like that, how about listening to some music to gather the courage and strength to overcome hardships?
In this article, we’re introducing a special selection of cheer-up songs we’d love to dedicate to those who are doing their best.
Songs that lift you when you’re feeling low, songs that fire you up with a “Let’s go!” spirit, and songs that gently stay by your side.
May you find an anthem of encouragement that resonates with your heart.
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99 Steps feat. Kohjiya, Hana HopeSTUTS
This refreshing and stylish track produced by beatmaker STUTS is a must-listen! Released in May 2025, it was chosen as the official song for Pocari Sweat’s commercial “You Are Surely Someone’s Sun.” Built on STUTS’s signature hip-hop foundation with a smooth, feel-good beat, the unique styles of rapper Kohjiya and singer Hana Hope come together to create something truly emotional.
This song feels like it gives courage to those who are hesitating just one step before the goal, helping them take that final step forward.
It’s the ultimate anthem to cheer you on and give you a push toward your goals!
Because there’s no end to itFuji Kaze
Singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze is known for his unique style that fuses diverse musical elements such as jazz and R&B.
This track, included on his debut album “HELP EVER HURT NEVER,” released in May 2020, is perfect for those moments when you find yourself stuck over the past or the future.
Set to a cool electronic sound, it acknowledges that life isn’t easy while conveying a strong resolve that the only option is to fight here and now.
The repeated lyrics and breathy vocals etch that determination deeply into the listener’s heart.
It’s sure to turn the anxiety you feel before taking a new step into the power to move forward!
TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS
A powerful portrayal of relentlessly sprinting toward one’s goals, this signature work by THE BLUE HEARTS is set in the real world—not a utopia or a hell—and boldly declares that life itself has meaning even if we can’t be perfect.
Released in November 1988, this track, which lends its name to the album TRAIN-TRAIN, uses piano for the first time in the band’s history to create a sense of exhilarating momentum and reached No.
5 on the Oricon singles chart.
In 1989, it was also chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “High School Rakugaki.” For those standing at a crossroads in life, this is a song that will be a powerful ally.
When you’re torn about a decision, let it be a source of courage that gives you a push forward.
Last chanceSomething ELse
Something ELse, who had been struggling to produce a hit and were on the verge of having their contracts with their record label and agency terminated, released this song, “Last Chance,” as quite literally their final opportunity.
Their efforts were broadcast as a segment on the variety show “Denpa Shonen.” The lyrics, which reflected their genuine feelings, gave courage to many people.
AMBITIOUS JAPAN!TOKIO
TOKIO’s fast-paced rock number “AMBITIOUS JAPAN.” In fact, the lyrics were written by Miyuki Nakajima, and they’re notable for being both cool and persuasive.
“Ambitious” means “aspiring” or “full of ambition,” and the song serves as an anthem cheering on those embarking on new challenges or striving toward their goals.
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Letter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki
A song whose lyrics are a reply from your future self to a letter from your 15-year-old self is Angela Aki’s “Tegami: Haikei Jūgo no Kimi e.” It’s a track I hope not only teenagers struggling with many worries but also working adults will listen to.
Students will feel encouraged by their future selves, and working adults will feel encouraged by their student selves.
I want to try living true to myself.Little Glee Monster
A Little Glee Monster song with lyrics by Junji Ishiwatari and Seiji Kameda, and composition/arrangement by Seiji Kameda.
You go along so you don’t stand out… but deep down you want to live the way you truly feel.
This is a song that resonates with anyone caught in that dilemma.
It takes a lot of courage to take a step toward being yourself, but this song stays by your side and lends you a hand.