Before a match or when you feel like giving up! Cheer songs to keep you going in club activities
“Youth in our school days is packed into club activities!” Many students probably feel that way and are giving their all to their clubs today, too.
Even after you become an adult, the bonds with the teammates you fought alongside in your school clubs stay just as strong.
Of course, it’s not all fun—there are tough times as well.
But including those moments, club activities during your youth will surely become wonderful memories.
In this article, we’ll introduce lots of uplifting songs to cheer you on in your club activities, as well as great tracks that help you reaffirm the bonds with your teammates.
As you listen, try exploring different songs while looking for ones that resonate with your own experiences and feelings.
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Before a game or when you feel like giving up! Cheer songs to keep you going in your club activities (1–10)
one’s true feelingssumika
When you feel like you’re about to give up, sumika’s “Honne” gives you the strength to stand up again.
Included on their 2021 album AMUSIC, this song was chosen as the support anthem for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
Even when we say negative things out loud, there are times when our true feelings are filled with the fighting spirit that says, “I can still do this,” “I want to keep trying.” The lyrics, which sing about that kind of genuine emotional movement, stay close to you when you’re feeling discouraged and at the same time share their strength with you.
And the warm, sumika-like melody gently wraps around your heart and encourages you.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s a catchy, bright guitar-rock tune that’s so quintessentially Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, with wonderful lyrics that perfectly fit school club activities during youth.
Club activities can be tough at times, especially when you throw yourself into them wholeheartedly.
But when you listen to this song, it reminds you that “I’m not the only one struggling, and I’m not alone,” while also conveying the message, “These tough moments are part of my youth too, so I’ll face them head-on.” Released in April 2024, it’s a standout track that was tied in as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery.” It’s an uplifting anthem you should definitely listen to when you’re troubled by or on the verge of giving up on your club activities.
breakthroughSUPER BEAVER
SUPER BEAVER is a four-piece rock band that captivates fans with passionate lyrics delivered through straightforward vocals.
Their 13th single, Breakthrough, released as a double A-side with I Want to Be Your Boast, was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP.
The lyrics, which portray a stance of fighting fair and square without tricks, encourage you to enjoy this very moment instead of being fixated solely on winning or losing.
With its driving melodies and tight ensemble that raise the energy, it’s a no-frills, straight-up rock tune.
Before matches or when you feel like giving up! Cheer songs to keep you motivated in club activities (11–20)
Because I’ve always loved you.neguse.
Neguse., a four-piece rock band from Nagoya, created this song as the theme for the 2024 “Netto Koshien.” It’s a cheer song centered on the value of perseverance, conveying the message that “we can keep going because we love it,” and it captures the feelings of the ballplayers who push themselves through rigorous daily practice.
Musically, it’s a mid-tempo track distinguished by sing-along sections where everyone can join their voices and by rap parts.
It’s recommended not only for high school baseball players, but for anyone dedicated to their craft.
rainbowTakahashi Yuu
Takahashi Yu’s “Niji” (Rainbow) fills you with the spirit to seize victory with your own hands and feet.
Released in 2017, the song was used that same year as the fight song on ABC TV for the summer high school baseball tournament and as the opening theme for “Netto Koshien.” Takahashi wrote the lyrics after actually attending high school baseball games, and they evoke vivid, realistic scenes that bring the players’ efforts to life.
It’s a track that helps build a bridge to victory not only for those striving in baseball, but for everyone dedicating their youth to club activities.
treasurewacci
A perfect classic for a club retirement scene is “Takaromono” by wacci.
It’s a song that really sinks in with gratitude for the days spent together and the teammates who supported you, reminding you of the strength of the bonds you’ve built.
Many listeners will probably relate to the lyric, “Because I met you, I was able to come this far.” It’s a track that lets you look back on your club memories while expressing thanks to your teammates.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
If you want the power to face formidable foes, definitely give this song a listen! It’s a track by WANIMA, a three-piece punk band from Kumamoto, included on their fourth single “Good Job!!” released in 2019.
No matter how troubled or anxious you are, it tells you that what matters is moving forward on the path you believe in—those fiery lyrics are irresistible.
The energetic vocals are encouraging too.
It’s perfect for when you’re feeling down.
