[For Success in Exams] An Encouragement Song We Want Hardworking Exam-Takers to Hear
Students preparing for entrance exams are probably studying for hours every day.
It’s truly admirable to keep working hard to achieve your desired path! However, there may be times when that effort starts to feel tough.
In this article, we’ll introduce motivational songs we want you to listen to when you feel like you’re about to stumble or give up.
Listen to these uplifting songs that will encourage you and give you a gentle push, and build the strength to keep running until the very end.
We’re cheering for you as you face your exams!
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[Prayer for Success] Encouragement Songs We Want Hard-Working Exam Takers to Hear (31–40)
Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//
Of course you have to work hard yourself for entrance exams, but you also need your parents’ support.
Their help with procedures and taking care of household chores while you study is actually pretty important.
So how about using a thank-you song for Mom as motivation? It’s a track by the rock band DISH//, released in 2021 as their 14th single, and it was used as the theme song for the drama “Nibanme no Shōsha: Zettai Gōkaku no Kyōshitsu” (The Second Winner: The Classroom of Guaranteed Success).
Let’s study hard so we can say “thank you” to Mom and Dad!
fightYUI
If you’re looking for a cheer song, how about Yu-san I’s “Fight”? As the title suggests, it’s a song dedicated to someone like you who is fighting.
The simple instrumentation paired with a gently sung melody is truly beautiful.
The conversational lyrics feel very warm, and I’m sure they’ll be a great source of strength for you as you work toward your goals!
The Zero Sense10-FEET
The sharp beats delivered by 10-FEET and the lyrics that charge ahead while shaking off hardship and hesitation mirror the determination of students battling themselves for entrance exams.
With the speed and intensity of a basketball game, the song gives you the courage to break through any wall in your way.
Written as the ending theme for the film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK and included on the album Collins released in December 2022, this track will empower you to overcome adversity like the film’s protagonists when you’re feeling down about mock exam results or overwhelmed by pressure.
It’s perfect for an energy boost to keep your pen moving until the very end, without giving up.
Silent majorityKeyakizaka46
It’s an idol song that shakes your emotions and makes you want to stick to your convictions.
It’s one of the signature tracks by the popular idol group Keyakizaka46, released in 2016 as their debut single.
Rather than cuteness, the song exudes coolness and style—an emotional number that leaves you fired up by the time it ends.
The lyrics tell you to follow your heart wherever it leads, and they really hit home.
With this song, you’ll be able to keep your motivation up for entrance exams.
PRAYING RUNUVERworld
A UVERworld track that stirs a fiery emotion from deep within when you want to keep running beyond your limits.
Its message—that no matter how tough it gets, continuing without stopping will open up the future—will surely resonate with anyone working hard for entrance exams or tests.
Although it’s a B-side to the single “I LOVE THE WORLD,” released in August 2015, this song has become a fan favorite that holds an important place in their live shows.
Especially when you’re anxious about whether your efforts will pay off, listen to this song and triumph in the battle against yourself!
Pass-the-Exam Prayers: Cheer Songs We Want Hardworking Test-Takers to Hear (41–50)
U R not aloneGReeeeN
A song by the four-member male vocal group GReeeeN, who, despite keeping all members’ appearances private, enjoy immense popularity thanks to their exquisite choral work and catchy tunes.
Included on their eighth album “UreD,” it’s also known as a self-cover of a track they originally provided to Johnny’s idol group NEWS.
Its invigorating, buoyant rock sound—like feeling a tailwind—and dramatic arrangement give you the strength to keep going.
It’s the perfect cheer song for students fighting through exams now, reminding you to believe in yourself and move forward.
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s “Que Sera Sera” is an encouraging song chosen as the theme for ABC Television’s drama “Even If It’s Sunday Night…”.
Set to a fast-paced, exhilarating melody, it declares that any hardship can be overcome.
For students preparing for entrance exams, it’s the kind of track you’ll want to play during study breaks to catch your breath.
The title “Que Sera Sera,” Spanish for “whatever will be, will be,” reflects the band’s wish to help listeners keep looking forward even in tough times.
Listening to this song will surely lighten your heart and fill you with the energy to keep going.