A collection of songs you’ll want to listen to when retiring from your school club [Youth]
“Retiring from your club” marks a special moment in youth—a line drawn after days spent running headlong, giving it your all.
Whether it’s a sports team or a cultural club, the time you spent with your teammates is an irreplaceable treasure.
In this article, we’ve gathered youth anthems and moving songs we hope you’ll listen to at the moment you step away from your club activities.
From tear-jerking tracks to numbers that help you look forward, these songs are perfect for the milestone of retirement.
You’re sure to discover music that will stay in your heart.
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[Youth] A collection of songs you want to listen to when retiring from your club activities (31–40)
Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
When you retire, the one thing you mustn’t forget is to say “thank you” to the teammates and juniors who worked hard alongside you, the teachers who taught you so much, and the family who supported you.
There’s a Fankmon track that makes you realize that—and when you listen to it, it puts you in the right frame of mind to express your gratitude honestly.
This was Fankmon’s final single before they disbanded.
The song can be taken as a message of thanks from Fankmon to their fans.
In the end, the message they most wanted to convey was, after all, “thank you.” Try putting that into your own situation as you retire from your club activities, and when that day comes, make sure you express your gratitude clearly!
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN
You are the protagonist of your own life, and since you only get one shot at it, I believe you should relentlessly pursue what you want to do.
GReeeeN’s major debut song, “Michi” (Road), is a track that affirms everything you’ve worked hard for and propels you forward.
The quiet flame of passion within the song is inspiring.
Even after retiring from your club activities and setting off on a new path, let’s use what we’ve learned as nourishment and keep moving ahead.
We AreONE OK ROCK
A song that gives you a heart that won’t yield to any hardship and the courage to stand up again and again: “We Are.” Released in 2017 on ONE OK ROCK’s album Ambitions, it was used as NHK’s soccer theme song.
The lyrics—crafted by ONE OK ROCK, who are active on the global stage—carry the power to support those about to fight and those on the verge of giving up.
If you listen to it at the moment your club activities, to which you’ve devoted your youth, come to an end, you’ll feel it’s not over yet—it’s just beginning.
You’re sure to feel that!
prideGReeeeN
Many of GReeeeN’s songs are ones that stay close to different pages of our youth.
This song is one of them—an anthem that cheers on your future after all the hard work you put into your club activities.
It’s included on the album with the very long title, commonly abbreviated as “Uta” (Song).
It was also chosen as the theme song for the 2012 summer high school baseball tournament.
I’m sure you carried a lot of worries and inner conflict during your club days.
Those feelings will definitely come again in life.
But because you worked so hard and got through those days in your club, this song makes you feel that you’ll be okay in the hardships to come, too!
FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is the song that was chosen as the theme for “Netto Koshien” in 2019.
When I listen to it, I feel my weakness gradually turning into strength.
It even affirms those days when I felt unforgettable frustration.
Vocalist Fujiwara’s voice—gentle yet powerful—seems to brightly illuminate the path ahead.
[Youth] A roundup of songs to listen to when retiring from your club (41–50)
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
This song overflows with kindness and determination.
Released in July 2006, it was used as the theme song for the animated film Brave Story.
With emotionally rich lyrics and a powerful melody, it resonates deeply with listeners.
It sings of the importance of dreaming and the courage to move forward while acknowledging one’s own weaknesses, making it an anthem of encouragement for those living in today’s society.
Packed with the full appeal of Aqua Timez, this work is perfect for students retiring from their club activities.
It’s a song that will help you reflect on your efforts so far and give you the courage to take a new step forward.
Just a little moreYOASOBI
When you look back on the days you devoted to your club activities, you might realize they were truly wonderful.
This song by the music duo YOASOBI—also known for their hit “Racing into the Night”—was released digitally in 2021.
Its selection as the theme song for Mezamashi TV became a hot topic.
It’s a pop song whose lively rhythm is colored by piano tones.
Listening to it somehow fills you with energy.
If you’re feeling a bit lonely about retiring from your club, it might resonate with you especially deeply.
