For those chasing dreams and goals! Support songs recommended for Gen Z
When you’re pursuing your dreams or goals, it can sometimes feel like a lonely battle, can’t it?
There may be times when people around you don’t understand, or even look at your efforts with a cold eye.
And even if you’re in a supportive environment, you’re the one who has to fight, so there are moments when you want a little extra support.
That’s why today, we’re introducing some encouragement songs we recommend for Gen Z!
Each track is one that stays close to your heart, so be sure to check them out!
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Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK
“I want to sprint through the present with everything I’ve got so I won’t have any regrets!” This is ONE OK ROCK’s grand anthem that stirs up that fiery feeling.
Its powerful message—like a shout that there’s no such thing as a wasted night—ignites the passion that’s been sleeping deep in your heart.
Don’t be bound by the past; the way it cherishes each moment spent with friends is sure to give you courage.
Released in February 2019, this song was created as the theme for the film “Kingdom” and is included on the album “Eye of the Storm.” You can sense the impact from the episode in which the film’s producer said it made his soul “tremble with heat.” Listen to it on anxious nights before taking on a challenge or when you want to reaffirm your bonds with friends, and it will surely give you a push forward.
A butterfly that cannot fly dreamsTogenashi Togeari
An emotional rock tune that resonates with the heart, sublimating the worries and hopes of youth.
The raw feelings of young people seeking freedom are expressed alongside a powerful sound.
The exhilarating melody and memorable guitar riffs showcase a high level of polish that proves their ability.
Released in May 2025 as the B-side to Togenashi Togeari’s 10th single, “Daremo,” this track is a coming-of-age anthem that gently embraces the feelings of young people striving to look forward while torn between dreams and reality.
It’s a song that gives energy and courage—one you’ll want to listen to in a classroom after school—and a must-hear for young listeners struggling with their worries.
Mirai CampanellaAZKi
This is a song by AZKi whose majestic, fast-paced sound resonates deeply in the heart.
It’s a lead track from the EP “Re:Start,” slated for release in November 2025, and it symbolizes a new beginning for AZKi.
The lyrics portray a resolve to embrace all the pain and conflict felt along the journey and take a step toward the future, and they’re moving enough to make your chest tighten.
The emotional arrangement and her soaring vocals give listeners courage.
If you’re feeling a bit anxious before a new challenge, this song will surely give you a strong push forward!
I just can’t give up.GENIC
It’s a heart-pounding anthem that portrays a heroic figure who stands back up, even after falling, crashing into walls, and getting covered in mud.
This rock track by the dance and vocal group GENIC was released in June 2025 and was chosen as the ending theme for the final episode of the TV anime “Catch Me at the Ballpark!” Both the lyrics and the sound convey a strong determination to never give up on one’s dreams, even in the face of setbacks.
It’s a motivational song that gives a push to anyone striving with everything they’ve got.
Wild at Heartarashi
This is the song that gives me courage when I’m feeling down or low on energy.
Its powerful message—life only happens once, so let’s laugh, cry, and move forward with everything we’ve got; let’s walk our own path without being bound by rules made by someone else—rings in the heart over a bright rock sound.
Released in March 2012, it’s also well known as the theme song for the drama Lucky Seven starring Jun Matsumoto.
With first-week sales of 550,000 copies, it’s a classic that has energized many people.
When you want to give something your all, this lucky song gives you a gentle push forward.
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With love from a certain futureback number
It’s a number that gently stays close to your heart.
Released in June 2025 by back number, it was used as a song for a MOS Burger commercial.
The lyrics say, “Even on days when things don’t go well and you end up hating yourself, the future still goes on,” and its straightforward message is deeply moving.
According to vocalist Iyori Shimizu, he created it with the hope of giving back through music the positive energy he has received from MOS Burger over the years.
Listening to it when you’re feeling down might give you the push you need to look forward.
Sora-buneTOKIO
This is a soul-stirring rock number written and composed by singer-songwriter Miyuki Nakajima.
The lyrics, themed around the voyage called life, strikingly urge you not to be swept along by others but to carve out your future by your own will.
Released in August 2006, the song became widely known as the theme for the drama “My Boss My Hero” starring Tomoya Nagase.
Its indomitable message is sure to give a powerful push to anyone facing a wall.
When your heart is close to breaking, listening to it will give you the courage to stand up again—a true anthem of encouragement for life.