[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 Yourself] An Encouragement Anthem for You Who Are Doing Your Best (41–50)
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
“Eikou no Kakehashi” is one of Yuzu’s signature songs and is also well known as the theme song for the Athens Olympics.
Many people likely watched the games while listening to this song and felt their hearts swell.
Yujin Kitagawa, who wrote and composed the song, is said to have created it while imagining the journey athletes take to reach the Olympics and the joy they feel when they compete.
However, because the song portrays conflicts and anxieties that anyone can experience, I think it resonates not only with sports but with anyone who is working hard toward a goal.
BelieveGReeeeN
It is a cheer song that gently gives a push to those walking toward their dreams.
It sings of the strength to believe in oneself and the importance of not giving up, offering the courage to keep taking on challenges.
The refreshing melodies and powerful vocals woven by GReeeeN resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in February 2015, the song was selected as the campaign song for the Japanese Red Cross Society’s “20-Year-Old Blood Donation, FY2015” campaign, and it drew major attention when figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu appeared in the advertisements.
It is also included on the albums “C, D desu to!?” and “En,” serving as a source of support for those striving toward their goals or about to take a new step forward.
Awesome LifeNovelbright
This latest offering from Novelbright is a powerful anthem that cheers on people facing challenges.
Its lyrics, which urge listeners to enjoy an amazing time with high energy, kindle a light of hope in the heart.
Released in March 2024, the song has also been featured as the theme for the new TV commercial for the mint tablet “MINTIA,” drawing considerable attention.
Even when the future is uncertain, its message encourages pressing forward without giving up—supporting everyone who keeps taking on challenges.
Celebrating the beauty of life, this is a track you’ll want to listen to especially when you’re feeling down or when your efforts don’t seem to pay off.
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
“Ashita mo,” which is also well-known as an NTT Docomo commercial song, is a high-energy track by SHISHAMO.
It likens the self to a hero who never gives up, no matter the circumstances, delivering an uplifting message.
If you listen to it when you’re feeling unmotivated, you’ll gradually feel your strength returning.
Although the commercial focused on students, it carries the message that anyone—working adults, homemakers, and more—can be a hero.
That’s why it resonates regardless of age or occupation.
A March for Youchesu maika
It’s a song whose forward-looking message, filled with hope and courage, truly resonates.
Its warm lyrics and powerful, uplifting melody stand out, offering comfort to those who feel uncertainty or anxiety in their daily lives and challenges.
It compassionately addresses the worries of people living today—wanting recognition, pushing themselves too hard, or lacking confidence in their choices—while brimming with kindness that values each person’s own pace.
Written and composed by Chessmaica’s Tiiga in September 2017 and released on YouTube, this piece is perfect for times when you feel lost or when you want to encourage someone important to you.
rainbow-coloredayaka
It’s a rousing anthem whose powerful, life-giving vocals and warm, embracing melodies resonate deep in the heart.
It gently paints the strength to overcome any hardship and the hopeful future that awaits beyond.
The lyrics, which speak to the new vistas revealed through painful experiences and the importance of moving forward step by step, stay close to the listener and give them courage.
Ayaka’s 13th single was newly written in June 2014 as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Hanako and Anne.” This work is an encouraging message song that speaks to everyone standing at a crossroads in life, feeling anxiety or uncertainty.
It’s a track we especially hope will reach those taking a new step forward or harboring vague worries about the future.
FlowerFuji Kaze
This is a song by Fujii Kaze that portrays the transience and preciousness of life with beautiful, delicate expression.
It was written in October 2023 as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Thursday drama “The Most Favorite Flower.” The song carries a message of believing in your inner worth and seeking your essential radiance.
In the music video, filmed in the Australian desert, universal themes such as life and death and rebirth are symbolically depicted, leaving a deep impression.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you feel you’re losing your way or standing at a crossroads in life.