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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To those chasing dreams and goals! Recommended cheer-up songs for Gen Z (151–160)
Teenager ForeverKing Gnu
A powerful anthem that brilliantly captures the radiance and restlessness of youth.
Its driving melody, carried by a brisk rhythm, stirs the heart, and the determination to keep moving forward despite the anxieties and impatience of being young is deeply moving.
Featured on the album “CEREMONY,” this track was used in January 2020 as the commercial song for Sony’s WF-1000XM3 true wireless earbuds, with King Gnu’s distinctively original sound drawing wide attention.
The deftly interwoven piano and guitar arrangement vividly conveys the urgency and inner conflicts of people living in a time-pressed modern world.
It’s the perfect song for moments when you need a push—during morning commutes, on the way to school, or when racing to meet a deadline.
flying boatKing Gnu
It’s a song that stays close to your heart and gives you a powerful push forward.
It opens with the line, “Don’t tremble in fear of nothing but what’s ‘right,’” urging the importance of breaking free from society’s restraints and living freely.
King Gnu’s signature, distinctive sound and Satoru Iguchi’s vocals enhance the song’s appeal.
Released in August 2019, it drew attention as an ANA commercial song, and its innovative drone-driven music video also turned heads.
It’s a perfect track for anyone about to take on a new challenge or hoping to reclaim their true self.
Listen to this piece, and you’re sure to feel your courage rising.
Go Around The WorldLienel
With a trunk packed full of dreams and hope in hand, you and your friends take off into the sky—this upbeat pop tune brims with that forward-looking spirit.
It’s Lienel’s fifth single, released in January 2025.
The song was crafted as the theme for their Zepp tour in Tokyo and Osaka held in May of the same year.
Its grand, expansive world is a major draw, and the music video—featuring a hot-air balloon soaring into the open sky—is a must-see.
Perfect for times when you want to chase your dreams or deepen your bonds with friends, this track is sure to give you a gentle push forward.
For DecadesLittle Glee Monster
A cheer song brimming with passion and energy has arrived.
Created by Little Glee Monster, this track powerfully conveys a love for soccer and hope for the future as the official support song celebrating the J.League’s 30th anniversary.
With powerful vocals and an uptempo beat, it’s packed with the unity between players and supporters and the courage to push forward through adversity.
Included on the album “Ambitious,” the song will be released for early digital streaming starting in February 2025, and is also being used in J.League game broadcasts and promotional videos.
It’s a must-listen not only for sports lovers but for anyone who has someone to cheer on.
If it’s not a dream, then what is it?Little Glee Monster
It’s a message song that gives you the power to live for tomorrow.
Released in May 2025 by Little Glee Monster, it was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime “Rock Is a Lady’s Accomplishment.” The sincere vocals that feel as if they speak directly to the listener’s heart and the lyrics that portray honest emotions leave a strong impression.
The lyrics carry a universal theme that gently supports the worries and doubts everyone faces.
When you want to reexamine your true self, this song is sure to have your back.
REACHING FOR THE SKYMAN WITH A MISSION
A song by MAN WITH A MISSION that stands out with its driving rock sound and bittersweet melody.
It depicts the sense of loss for what’s gone and the courage to walk your own path without fearing the gaze of bystanders, resulting in a track that conveys a strong will to keep reaching higher.
Released in January 2025, it has drawn attention as the lead single from the EP “XV,” which commemorates the band’s 15th anniversary.
Its powerful sound and strong message are sure to be a source of support when you’re striving toward new goals or facing a turning point in life.
Immerse yourself in this uplifting anthem packed with the fiery energy that is quintessentially MAN WITH A MISSION.
To everyone chasing dreams and goals! Support songs recommended for Gen Z (161–170)
Raise your flagMAN WITH A MISSION
A rock number brimming with overwhelming speed and energy! A signature work by MAN WITH A MISSION that sings of the courage to stand by your convictions and face adversity.
Released in October 2015, it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans.
Featuring powerful strings and a distinctive two-beat sound, the song made a strong impact, reaching No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart and earning Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
It’s also included on the album The World’s On Fire and continues to be a live staple.
When you want to forge your own path or overcome a major obstacle, listening to this track is sure to give you a push forward.