A collection of songs you’ll want to listen to when retiring from your school club [Youth]
For many of us, club activities made up a big part of school life, and plenty of people devoted themselves to them with everything they had, right?
The timing varies depending on the club, but the day of retirement will eventually come.
As that day approaches, you’re probably feeling a mix of sadness and a sense of accomplishment for seeing things through to the end.
I’m sure the bonds with your teammates have also grown even stronger through your club activities.
In this article, I’ll introduce songs I want you—who have given your all and are now retiring—to listen to.
I’ve gathered songs that celebrate your hard work and sing about friendship, so please give them a listen.
These are timeless tracks that will truly resonate with your heart.
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[Youth] A collection of songs you want to listen to when retiring from your club activities (31–40)
JUMPIkuta Rira
Lila Ikuta, the vocalist of the music duo YOASOBI, released “JUMP” in 2022.
The song was also chosen as the official theme for Fuji TV’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 coverage.
Its lyrics, which portray people overcoming various hardships to take the next step forward, are truly encouraging.
The refreshing melody evokes the days of youth and leaves a strong impression.
Carried by her crystal-clear voice, the track resonates with a sense of speed and exhilaration.
Give it a listen—it’s a number that celebrates all the effort you’ve been putting in every day.
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
Yuzu’s “Eikou no Kakehashi” (“Bridge of Glory”) is a song I especially want you to listen to at the moment you retire from your club activities, when so many emotions are intertwined.
It’s packed with the days you worked so hard, the bonds with your teammates, and cheers for the person you’re about to become.
Add it to your playlist, and it will give you a push to take the next step with courage.
With moving, forward-looking lyrics and melody worthy of marking the end of a memorable club journey, it enriches the moment you look back on those precious times with the deep flavor of youth.
On the day you retire, why not etch an unforgettable scene in your heart with this song?
lost itemVaundy
Singer-songwriter Vaundy, a current art university student who’s taking the J-POP scene by storm with his cutting-edge musical sensibility.
His 19th digital single, “Wasuremono,” chosen as the CM song for McDonald’s Japan’s “Time-Travelling Burger” campaign, stands out with its catchy guitar sound and wistful melody.
The lyrics, which remind us that the tears we shed while throwing ourselves into club activities were proof of how fulfilling those days were, are sure to send memories flooding back when you listen at the time of retirement.
It’s a rock tune you’ll also want to play after some time has passed since stepping away, when you start to feel something’s missing—one that brings back what truly matters to you.
YELLikimonogakari
During our school years, our hearts can sway intensely, and we often find ourselves wrestling with our own feelings.
Ikimono-gakari’s “YELL” is a song that lays bare that kind of struggle.
It was also composed as the set piece for the Junior High Division of NHK’s National School Music Competition.
Though the melody isn’t exactly bright, the earnest vocals carry Ikimono-gakari’s own form of encouragement.
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
This is a track that could be called the very origin of Road of Major, a rock band formed from a TV show concept! Released in September 2002 as their indie debut single, it set a remarkable record by entering the Oricon Top 10 for 19 consecutive weeks despite having no tie-in.
It has continued to be loved over the years, later even being used in a car commercial in Taiwan.
With its exhilarating, fast-paced sound and lyrics that depict an unshakable bond with irreplaceable friends, it’s a song that makes your heart burn every time you hear it.
Also included on the classic album “ROAD OF MAJOR,” this track is perfect for throwing your arms around your friends at karaoke and singing together as you each set off on different paths after graduation.
Its melody, where overflowing passion coexists with a touch of bittersweetness, vividly brings back the shining memories of youth.
[Youth] A roundup of songs to listen to when retiring from your club (41–50)
one’s true feelingssumika
sumika’s song “Honne” captures a vivid slice of youth.
Known for their fresh yet deeply resonant vocals, the band provided this track as the support song for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
When you devote yourself wholeheartedly to a club activity, there are times when you struggle with various hardships and feel like giving up.
The lyrics of this song express deep gratitude to the friends who supported you during those moments.
It’s a song that will surely resonate with students who’ve had similar experiences.
It’s the perfect track to listen to on the day you retire.
GIFTMr.Children
The days we spent in our club activities are a gift packed with each person’s best memories.
It’s a song that tells you those memories are truly wonderful.
It was chosen as NHK’s broadcast theme song for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and Paralympics, and with this song the artist made their first appearance on that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Inside that memory-filled gift are both good things and bad, and many things meant to be shared while supporting one another.
It’s a song that makes you want to cherish that gift forever and keep striving toward your new goals even after retiring from your club.
