An uplifting song sung by a female artist. A track you’ll want to listen to when you need a boost.
When you want to do your best, when you feel like you might break, or when something unpleasant happens… there are times you just want to listen to a cheer-up song, right?
I think a lot of people draw strength from music.
So this time, I’m going to introduce some motivational songs, focusing on tracks sung by female artists.
I’ve gathered songs that carry encouraging messages from a female perspective and gentle tunes that sink softly into the heart.
Please take your time listening while reading the lyrics.
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An uplifting song sung by a female artist. Tracks to listen to when you need a boost (71–80)
PRIDEMiki Imai
A heart-stirring anthem that turns hidden love into pride is delivered by Miki Imai.
Gazing up at the southern night sky, this piece sings of deep affection and resolve for a beloved, a gem of a love song crafted by Tomoyasu Hotei.
It gently speaks of the kindness to forgive one another and the joy of cherishing each other’s individuality, tenderly resonating with listeners’ hearts.
Released in November 1996, it was selected as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Doc,” generating a huge response by topping the Oricon charts for three consecutive weeks.
For those who wish to keep moving forward or who hold thoughts of someone precious close to their heart, it will offer gentle companionship—like a gift from the starry sky.
The Hero’s BannerShizuka Kudo
Shizuka Kudo continues to showcase her timelessly beautiful singing voice.
This song, for which she also wrote the lyrics under the name Aerie, is a ballad that cheers on everyone facing various hardships.
From beginning to end, the lyrics are filled with encouragement, and listening to this track will surely give you the courage to keep going tomorrow.
Beyond the words themselves, it’s a must-hear song packed with highlights: Kudo’s beautiful, resonant vocals and an emotional, strings-centered accompaniment.
DREAMEREIKO
A grand and beautiful ballad that reminds you of the importance of having dreams.
This song was featured in the drama “Paripi Komei,” performed by Moka Kamishiraishi, who played the lead role of Eiko Tsukimi, and released in October 2023.
The lyrics and composition were created by Rira Ikuta, the vocalist of the music duo YOASOBI.
Her steady, resolute vocals pair perfectly with a melody that feels like stepping forward firmly, one step at a time, resulting in a naturally uplifting piece.
It’s a moving song that might even serve as a compass for your life.
Thunderous applauseLiSA
One that still stands out in our memory for going viral on TikTok is “Issai no Kassai.” It’s a song rock singer LiSA wrote specifically for the special program for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Set to an up-tempo yet weighty sound, it sings about the importance of believing in yourself.
Because it also portrays negative emotions, it’s a song that just about anyone can relate to.
Plus, the chant-like calls that evoke soccer crowd support make it a track that really fires you up.
twilightMarchen Fantasia
An uplifting song that portrays the resolve to overcome the struggles and hardships of youth.
Mia’s clear, crystalline vocals and the catchy melody line resonate deeply.
Created in January 2024, this piece captures the delicate emotions of a blue, aching adolescence and centers on the theme of endings and beginnings.
Songs by Sangatsu no Phantasia often blend pop and rock elements to depict the bittersweetness and dynamism of youth.
When you’re striving toward a goal, people might say, “That’s impossible.” This is exactly the song you should listen to at times like that! It cheers you on, telling you that you’re cool for trying your best—no matter how clumsy it looks, and without worrying about what others think.
circleLila Ikuta
Introductions like “YOASOBI’s unshakable vocalist” are no longer necessary—here’s a song where Rira Ikuta cheers you on with a hearty “Let’s do our best!!”: Circle.
Written specifically for a Kuraray commercial, many of you may have heard it on TV.
Daily life is a series of the same routines, which the song expresses as a circle, yet it also seems to carry the wish to keep growing upward even as we spin round and round.
With that in mind, the lyrics take on quite a deep meaning.
It’s the perfect song to play on a morning when you need a boost.
Nostalgic FutureMone Kamishiraishi
Released on New Year’s Day 2022, this song was created as the official support anthem for the 100th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
The combination of Mone Kamishiraishi’s clear, translucent vocals and the beautiful Japanese lyrics penned by Naotaro Moriyama resonates deeply with listeners.
This work is a heart-stirring piece that cheers on people striving in all kinds of situations, not just soccer.
The lyrics, which depict memories of the past and hopes for the future, give courage to those who listen.
When you’re feeling anxious or troubled, or on the verge of losing heart, listening to this song will surely help you face forward and keep going.