[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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[A Cheer Song for Myself] A shout-out song for you who are doing your best (111–120)
I am the strongest.Ado
Since making a sensational debut with “Usseewa,” singer Ado has continued to evolve as a songstress of a new era.
This is her 11th digital single, released as the second installment in a project where seven different artists each created one of the seven songs featured in the animated film ONE PIECE FILM RED.
The track was written by Motoki Omori of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
Its lyrics, which encourage listeners to believe in their own potential and spur themselves on, are sure to give great courage to anyone striving hard.
It’s a lively yet uplifting number you’ll want to compare with Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s self-cover version as well.
[A Cheer Song for Yourself] An encouraging anthem for you who are doing your very best (121–130)
My WayDef Tech
Def Tech’s “My Way” is the song that gives you a push, telling you to stick to the path you believe in.
Released in 2005 on their mini-album “Def Tech,” it was used in a Yokohama Tires commercial.
Thanks to the ad, the song gradually gained traction and ultimately reached No.
1 on the Oricon chart.
In 2020, their 15th anniversary year, they appeared on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE, which drew a lot of attention.
Its refreshing sound and relentlessly positive lyrics really give you courage.
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
It’s a youth-style cheer song typical of FUNKY MONKEY BABYS, titled “Ato Hitotsu.” Since it was used as the Koshien theme song and the music video itself centers on a baseball team, I think many people remember it as an anthem for high school baseball players.
When you’re giving it your all, there are often moments when you’re “just a little bit, one more step” away from your goal.
Listening to this song makes you feel like you can push through that “one more step” and keep going.
rainbowFischer’s
A track by the popular YouTuber group Fischer’s, featuring appealingly positive lyrics.
Its exuberantly bright vibe fills you with a sense of hope.
The bond with friends described in the lyrics is truly moving.
Even if things don’t go well no matter how hard you try, that’s exactly when you should lean on the friends around you, join forces, and get through it together!
MakotoshiakaLiSA
Included on LiSA’s 2020 album LEO-NiNE.
Just when you think it’s an upbeat tune with a striking guitar riff and distinctive groove, you realize it was written by Tomoya Tabuchi, the bassist of the rock band UNISON SQUARE GARDEN! It was chosen as the theme song for Chunichi Dragons baseball broadcasts, and it’s a rousing cheer song packed with the passion of LiSA, who’s also a Dragons fan.
Its mischievous vibe and fun melody lift you up when you’re feeling down and give you the push to keep going a little longer! The shout at the end of the chorus is pure excitement, too! I can still do so much—this song will definitely boost your motivation like that!
footprint(s)Little Glee Monster
Little Glee Monster’s “Ashiato (Footprints)” was written by the group’s four members.
Released in 2020, it was selected as the set piece for the junior high division of NHK’s National School Music Competition.
It’s a song you’d want to play for your present self when you’re struggling—like advice from your slightly older, future self.
When we’re troubled, we tend to lose sight of everything around us and even of ourselves, and we may feel a despair that we’ll be stuck in the dark forever.
This song delivers a gentle, encouraging message that says, “That’s not true—you can definitely rise again,” and it resonates deeply in the heart.
dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE
A three-piece rock band, Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, who resumed activities in March 2022 as Phase 2 and has continued to captivate fans.
This refreshing track is included on their 4th album, “Unity,” and was chosen as the theme song for the information program “Mezamashi 8.” While it acknowledges that not all difficulties can be solved with idealistic words alone, it carries a message to keep looking forward—something that those striving in real time may feel truly understood by.
It’s a pop yet powerful number, distinguished by its striking horn tones.