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I watched a special on NHK a few weeks ago on this matter. They were discussing songs that cheered people up and made them feel "empowered" with the strength to go on in their life. So, this is a question spanning any music! What song cheers you up or makes you feel powerful?

Ayu said on MUSIC STATION that she liked two songs from SOUTHERN ALL STARS and the classic "survival dAnce~no no cry more~" from TRF when she was feelin' blue. So, everyone, what's your special song? Give me up to three. Doesn't matter what country they come from, whether they were simply theme songs from a drama or television show, or whatever. They can be without lyrics or whatever type of music you like.

I would have to say mine are as follows:

1. July 1st - Hamasaki Ayumi

This song has a great message. I couldn't express joy in any better words than this song. I feel so happy when I listen to it and the story in the song makes me feel like life is great. "Even if tomorrow, rain falls, I will go to you and give this song to you." What a great line. ^^

2. BREAK OUT EMOTION - Chinen Rina

This song is a love song, but it really reminds me of the time I spent in Yokohama, the days of which were some of the best in my life. It's a very sentimental song to me. It cheers me very much to listen to Chinen-chan singing this song. I really like the English lyrics, too. ^^ The pop melody strikes me as very Japanese-sounding. I like the song a lot.

3. GRACEFUL WORLD - Every Little Thing

With lyrics penned by Mochida Kaori, this song really speaks to me. They aren't 100% cheerful lyrics, but either are the lyrics in the other two songs I chose. This song talks about "the wounded ones" and how they continue on though those wounds don't heal. They try to coexist under the same limitless blue sky on this blue world called "Earth." I like the English... FULFILL MY DREAMS...FULFILL YOUR DREAMS... I have to say that the upbeat melody really helps me get energized for this song. Though some of the lyrics are heavy, the melody is like a torrent in my soul.


So, tag, you're it. Tell me about the songs that cheer you up and WHY they cheer you up. Is it the lyrics? The melody? The lightheartedness? Do they make you appreciate someone you love or lost?