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 matches or when you feel like giving up! Cheer songs to keep you going in club activities (21–30)
Fleur de la PassionMISIA
A passionate song performed by MISIA cheers on athletes in their pursuits.
With a powerful voice that ignites the listener’s heart, she sings of the courage and hope needed to venture into the unknown.
The grand musical arrangement, embodying the spirit of the Olympics, and the moving lyrics are compelling.
Released digitally in July 2024 as the Nippon TV network’s 2024 Athlete Support Song, the track carries aspirations for the Paris Olympics, featuring outstanding performances by an orchestra of over 40 members and a gospel choir.
It’s perfect for pumping yourself up before a match or finding encouragement when you feel like giving up—give it a listen.
CathartistRADWIMPS
The song that gets me fired up before an important match is RADWIMPS’ “Catharsist.” Released in 2018, it was used that same year as the theme song for soccer broadcasts on Fuji TV.
Its addictive, hip-hop-style melody really stands out.
The lyrics convey the message: to achieve goals—whether it’s the desire to win or the drive to keep aiming higher—fight with everything you’ve got right now.
It’s a must-listen for students who are determined to win.
white noiseOfisharu Higedan Dism
A rock number by Official HIGE DANDism you’ll want to play when you need the strength to push forward and break through the walls in your way.
Its high-speed, hard-hitting band sound and lyrics about cutting through anxiety and doubt to move ahead ignite a fighting spirit for tackling your studies.
Released digitally in January 2023, the track was chosen as the opening theme for the Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc and Tenjiku Arc, and is also included on the 2024 album Rejoice.
Its thrilling song structure fires up the brain, steels a faltering heart, and helps you regain the focus to sit back down at your desk.
dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE
The song that eases my nerves before tournaments or matches is “Dance Hall.” It was released in 2022 by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, a rock band known for delivering classical, grand-feeling music to listeners.
The light, funk- and soul-infused beat makes your body sway as the rhythm kicks in.
Pay attention to the warm lyrics that embrace the anxiety and loneliness everyone feels.
It’s a dynamic track with a colorful band performance, enriched by brass and synth tones.
Give it a listen when you want to boost your own motivation or encourage your teammates.
We areONE OK ROCK
Released in 2017, ONE OK ROCK’s “We are” was selected as NHK Soccer’s theme song for that year.
It was also performed at the “18 Fes,” a one-night-only collaboration with 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation.
Inspired by the passionate feelings of the young participants in this event, the song can be called a symbol of youth.
OH！SHISHAMO
SHISHAMO is a three-piece rock band whose down-to-earth, relatable lyrics—especially among women—have earned them strong support.
Their 9th single “OH!,” featured in a Lotte Sō TV commercial, has an exhilarating, fast-paced sound that brings back memories of youth.
Rather than celebrating surface-level coolness, the lyrics convey the value of charging forward with all you’ve got, offering comfort to those chasing their dreams in real time.
It’s a powerful cheer song we’d especially like people to hear when they’re worn out from trying their best or heading into an important game or study session.
We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā
The great thing about Sambomaster’s songs is how warmly they cheer you on and stay by your side—they feel so relatable! Even among their catalog, this particular track stands out for its passion and lyrics that especially evoke youthful days.
Its words push you forward, telling you to keep challenging the “impossible,” no matter what.
I’m sure many people have drawn courage from it.
It’s precisely the song I want you to listen to when you feel like you’re about to fail.
As a fight song for school clubs facing countless hardships, could there be any track that resonates more deeply?
