[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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Remember MeMAN WITH A MISSION
Listening to a stylish track somehow gives you a boost of confidence, doesn’t it? That’s why I want to introduce MAN WITH A MISSION’s “Remember Me.” It was written specifically for the drama Radiation House II.
The song sings about the value of hard work and gratitude toward loved ones.
If you’ve seen the show, it’s nice to listen while recalling the story.
Also, the chorus is made up of scat, so even first-time listeners can easily get into it.
RiverAKB48
AKB48 mostly has love songs and upbeat pop tunes, but their song “River” is a rare, serious cheer song for them.
It likens the adversities and trials one must overcome to a river, carrying a powerful message that no matter the hardship, you can get through it depending on your mindset.
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.
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.
rainbowFukuyama Masaharu
Niji (Rainbow), used as the theme song for the quintessential 2000s coming-of-age drama Water Boys.
With Masaharu Fukuyama’s resonant low voice and a light, catchy melody, it’s an uplifting song that feels approachable to anyone.
The theme of the song is “surpassing your own limits,” and the ideal image of yourself that lies beyond those limits is expressed as a rainbow.
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.
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.