[2026] Entrance songs with great lyrics: wonderful, heartfelt messages
With entrance season approaching and a new life at a new school about to begin, many freshmen are probably feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety.
Worries like “Will I make friends?” and “Will people dislike me?” tend to swirl around, don’t they?
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that empathize with the feelings many new students have.
We’ve gathered a lot of recommendations, focusing on perfect entrance-themed tracks like songs that cheer on your new life and coming-of-age anthems.
Be sure to listen carefully while reading the lyrics of each song.
We hope you can start your wonderful school life together with a new favorite song.
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[2026] Enrollment songs with great lyrics. Beautiful, touching messages (71–80)
One-room DiscoPerfume
The song One Room Disco, themed around the springtime start of a new life, was released in 2009 as Perfume’s ninth single.
It’s danceable and upbeat, yet somehow bittersweet—you can feel the anxiety of starting fresh and even the loneliness of being apart from someone important.
It’s the perfect track for a college student who’s moved to the city to begin living alone.
MasterpieceSCANDAL
A SCANDAL track whose powerful rock sound resonates in the heart.
Featured as the ending theme for STV’s show “Netsuretsu! Hot Sand!” and in a commercial for Fashion World Nishimura, this song was released in March 2019 on their own private label, her.
With lyrics about the courage to take on challenges and the importance of self-expression, it’s sure to encourage anyone feeling anxious ahead of entrance ceremonies or a new chapter in life.
The blend of powerful vocals and energetic performance makes it a perfect anthem to give you the courage to dive into a new environment.
In this season when spring is in the air, it’s a song we especially recommend to those taking their first steps forward.
Live in the present.Saucy Dog
Saucy Dog’s Refreshing rock tune “Live in the Present” was written for the 101st All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
The song carries a message especially for the generation who spent their high school years in 2020.
Its themes include the importance of the days built by forgiving each other’s mistakes and supporting one another, and the value of striving to push beyond one’s limits.
The message, which praises the inner beauty that has grown beyond what meets the eye, has encouraged many listeners.
For those entering school or embarking on a new start, it’s an empowering anthem that conveys the meaning of treasuring each present moment.
Mahalomiwa
Singer-songwriter miwa captivates many fans with her translucent vocals and refreshingly cool songs.
Released in December 2023, this work was selected as the official song for the Honolulu Marathon 2023 / Hapalua—Hawaii’s Half Marathon 2024.
Its Hawaii-evoking phrases and encouraging messages make it a perfect cheer song for runners.
The lively percussion and delicate ukulele–featured ensemble lift your spirits and give you the courage to take a new step forward.
It’s also a recommended track for those feeling anxious before their school entrance ceremony.
Sense of Wondersumika
The song that drew attention after being featured in a Shinken Zemi commercial is Sense of Wonder.
It’s a motivational track by the rock band sumika.
The lyrics emphasize the importance of not giving up and believing in yourself.
Combined with its piano-based pop sound, it’s sure to lift your spirits.
Incidentally, the title Sense of Wonder is a psychological term that refers to the feeling of being moved when encountering something wondrous.
Mashirosumika
This song is characterized by a driving, exhilarating melody that cheers on new beginnings.
Released by sumika in December 2023, it was written as the ending theme for the drama “Packing Adventure into Your Pocket.” The lyrics capture the mixed feelings of anticipation and anxiety that come with a new life full of limitless possibilities, gently encouraging those about to start school.
Kenta Kataoka’s warm vocals are sure to give listeners the courage to take a new step forward.
The title, inspired by Mashiro Town, the setting of the drama, is memorable as well.
I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā
Sambomaster’s single “Dekikkonai wo Yaranakucha” is a song that powerfully encourages you to take on new challenges.
Since its release in February 2010, it has served as a voice of encouragement in many situations, giving hope to countless people.
Takashi Yamaguchi’s straightforward, no-frills lyrics help you keep looking ahead even when you feel like you’re about to give up.
Even now, long after its release, the song’s message hasn’t faded; it will gently push anyone taking a new step forward.
It’s the perfect rock tune to bring courage and hope to those standing at the starting line of a new chapter in life.