[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 Song to Cheer Yourself Up] A cheer song dedicated to you who are doing your very best (211–220)
CrossKamenashi Kazuya
This is a song created as the theme for the sports program “Going! Sports & News,” featuring Kazuya Kamenashi, and it conveys a strong will to push forward toward one’s goals.
Kamenashi himself wrote the lyrics, which he says reflect the feelings of athletes he has encountered through sports reporting.
Another highlight is that Tomoyasu Hotei composed the music, delivering a powerful, guitar-driven sound that evokes the strength to carve out the future.
It’s a song that depicts the importance of believing in yourself as you chase your dreams and the determination to press on, trusting in the efforts you’ve built up.
Until I throw away my dreams and become an adultKasamura Tōta
As time goes by, many people end up letting go of the dreams they once held.
This song portrays the resistance to abandoning those dreams and the determination to realize dreams once lost, conveying a way of facing one’s aspirations.
Through the depiction of the reluctance to give up on a dream in the lyrics, it communicates the difficulty of holding on to dreams and offers a message of encouragement to live authentically.
The wistful, piano-centered sound is another highlight, emphasizing the lyrics’ message while evoking an image of quietly confronting one’s own heart.
Dancing FighterAwesome City Club
Awesome City Club is a three-member band known for stylish visuals and urbane music.
They’ve delivered a variety of city pop set against the backdrop of Tokyo.
Among those, “Dancing Fighter” is both a pep song aimed at us and a track that firmly showcases a pop, innovative sound.
The chorus carries a powerful message—laugh off life and race ahead—that gives you energy.
The synthesizer melody also stands out for imparting an urban feel.
[A Cheer Song for Myself] A rallying song dedicated to you who are doing your best (221–230)
I’m waiting for you.King&Prince
A dazzlingly radiant star—this is King & Prince’s third single.
It’s a song that gently gives a push to anyone who wants to change themselves, its classic pop melody slipping straight into your heart.
The wonderful lyrics were written by singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi, and combined with the bright, sparkling presence of the King & Prince members, it conveys an even stronger sense of hope.
With the message “A bright future is waiting for you,” it’s a warm cheer song that invites you to change the world together.
BOYKing Gnu
When you’ve lost confidence, this song might give you a supportive push.
It’s a track by the genre-blending rock band King Gnu—known for hits like “Hakujitsu” and “Sanmon Shosetsu”—released in 2021.
It was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Ranking of Kings.
The lively, radiant sound is quintessentially King Gnu.
The lyric that says, “You, running your heart out, are wonderful,” is stirring—it’s a work that gives you the strength to move forward into the future.
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
When it comes to rock bands that blend English and Japanese while expressing a burning soul and raw emotions through straightforward lyrics—and enjoy huge popularity both in Japan and abroad—ONE OK ROCK comes to mind.
Because ONE OK ROCK has tirelessly honed their craft and faced countless pressures while remaining at the forefront of the music scene, they can deliver encouragement songs that truly resonate.
“C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.” is a sweeping, anthemic ballad meant for young people chasing their dreams and goals, as well as for working adults who look back fondly on their youth while doing their best to live in the present.
WonderONE OK ROCK
With a fiery rock sound that fires you up to live desperately in the moment, ONE OK ROCK’s “Wonder” does just that.
Released in 2021, the song was featured in an Asahi Super Dry commercial.
Its lyrics, which urge you to pour your whole heart and soul into the present to chase your dreams, brim with power.
Keep pushing like that, and life will get even more fun—this song leaves you with that feeling.
