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 match or when you feel like giving up! Cheer songs to keep you motivated in club activities (31–40)
Again and againHinatazaka46
It’s a cheer song filled with a warm yet powerful message that encourages you to try again as many times as it takes, even if you fail.
The lyrics, which say there’s no need to compare yourself with others, will resonate deeply with high school students who live amid daily competition.
It’s a track by the popular idol group Hinatazaka46, created as the support song for Nippon TV’s “41st High School Quiz Championship 2021,” and included as a coupling track on their sixth single released in October 2021.
Especially in those moments when you feel yourself slipping into self-doubt, give this song a listen—you’ll surely find the courage to take your next step.
Fight MusicSEKAI NO OWARI
The perfect song to give a push to anyone thinking, “Things haven’t been going well lately…” in any club activity scene is Fight Music.
It was included on SEKAI NO OWARI’s 2012 album ENTERTAINMENT; the four-piece band is known for crafting songs with a fantastical vibe.
The poppy melodies woven into the driving band performance are irresistibly cute, and the lyrics—depicting someone who keeps trying even when things aren’t going well—set your heart on fire.
It’s a track that cheers on the you who’s worked so hard up to now while also giving you the courage to keep giving your all in your club activities.
ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE was selected as a support anthem for Japan’s national team at the 2023 World Cup Volleyball.
Many listeners are sure to find courage in its portrayal of moving forward while accepting one’s own weaknesses.
While it retains the group’s signature freshness, it’s crafted into a more powerful, cool pop-rock tune that’s guaranteed to lift your spirits from the first listen.
It’s perfect for club activities, and there’s no doubt it will boost your morale before a match!
migratory bird[Alexandros]
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Even just the lively rhythm and sound make your heart dance! It’s one of the signature songs by the popular rock band [Alexandros], released as their 10th single in 2015.
Since it was used in commercials and as a movie theme song, many of you probably know it.
The lyrics, which sing of wanting to go far like a bird soaring through the sky, are truly uplifting.
Club activities are all about moving toward your goals—by your own strength or with everyone’s help.
A song like this is a perfect fit, don’t you think?
GloriousBE:FIRST
“Glorious” is a song imbued with a strong will to push forward toward a radiant future by overcoming trials.
It carries a powerful message about the importance of bonds with companions who face past hardships and challenges together.
Its lyrics—depicting the pursuit of dreams even while covered in mud, and the hope of shining together someday—are sure to resonate with students devoted to their club activities.
Released on November 6, 2023, the song was chosen as the support anthem for the 102nd All Japan High School Soccer Championship.
It’s an uplifting track to listen to when practice almost breaks your spirit or when you want to share joy with your teammates.
When it’s right before a game or you feel like giving up! Cheer songs to power you through club activities (41–50)
Footsteps ~ Be StrongMr.Children
Mr.Children is a four-piece rock band that has become a monster act everyone knows in the J-POP scene.
Their 35th single, Footsteps ~Be Strong, used as the theme song for the film Nobunaga Concerto, is a powerful ballad that conveys a passionate message.
Its lyrics encourage and support hearts worn out from trying too hard, giving us the courage to stand up again and pursue our dreams.
It’s an emotional number whose vocals, gentle yet strong, stir the spirit.
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN
This is the major debut single from the hugely popular music group GReeeeN.
Released in 2007, it became a hot topic after being chosen as a theme song for TV programs.
It drew renewed attention when it was covered by an all-star cast in the film “Kiseki: Sobito of That Day.” When you’re in a club or on a team, there are times you fail or lose motivation, right? This is a song I can recommend for those moments—listening to it resets your mindset and sparks new feelings.
Be sure to add it to your playlist and play it whenever you want to lift your spirits.