[2026] Entrance songs with great lyrics: wonderful, heartfelt messages

This is my way of life.PUFFY

PUFFY – That's the Way I Live

‘This Is the Way I Live’ is a track released in 1996 as PUFFY’s second single.

Its simple, easy-to-sing melody made it a karaoke favorite and PUFFY’s biggest hit.

It was selected as the entrance march for the 1997 Spring National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament and was also used in Shiseido’s “Tessera” commercial.

With a message that urges you to keep moving forward on your own path no matter what happens, it’s a pop tune we recommend to anyone about to start a new school term.

Before the departureWANIMA

WANIMA 'Before the Departure' OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Right after your environment changes, there may be times when nothing seems to go well.

That’s when I want you to listen to “Tabidachi no Mae ni” (Before the Departure).

This song was written by WANIMA as the theme for a disaster recovery support project.

They took on creating it out of a desire to help people in need.

The lyrics describe everyday life when things don’t go right, yet they still cheer you on.

Give it a listen when things aren’t going smoothly at your new school.

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StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – StaRt

When you’re feeling down, some people boost their spirits by listening to high-energy songs.

One I’d like to recommend is “StaRt.” It’s a track released by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE in 2017.

Set to a fast, rock-leaning melody, the lyrics are powerful and uplifting.

However, the lyrics also weave in phrases that subtly hint at anxiety.

That contrast may be why so many listeners relate to the song.

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GReeeeN – Cherry Blossom Color

In the season when cherry blossoms bloom, each of us begins a new life in a new place.

GReeeeN’s “Sakura color” is a song that inspires you to shine like a cherry blossom wherever you are.

It’s a track I want people who are starting a new chapter, with dreams and goals, to listen to.

Full-Power BoySukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Zenryoku Shonen” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / Zenryoku Shonen Music Video

Zenzenryoku Shonen,” the fifth single by Sukima Switch, released in 2005.

Thanks to its many tie-ins with commercials and films, it’s known as the song that boosted Sukima Switch’s popularity.

It’s a positive number that reminds you to summon the courage to move forward with all your might as you head into a new chapter of life.

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

This is an inspiring, heartfelt anthem themed around staying true to yourself and love.

Unveiled in January 2025 as the theme song for NHK General’s special program “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE 18 Festival,” the track was released as the first installment of the band’s 10th-anniversary year.

Performed together with 1,000 eighteen-year-olds, the live rendition showcases an energetic side that resonates deeply with young people.

With Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s signature catchy melodies and memorable pop-rock sound, the song brims with the anxieties, doubts, and hopes that define youth.

It’s a heartfelt recommendation for high school students about to take a new step toward higher education or a new chapter in life.

YELL ~Support~Kobukuro

YELL ~A Cheer~ / Kobukuro

YELL ~Eru~ is a song released as Kobukuro’s major-label debut single.

It’s often used at graduation ceremonies and other send-off occasions, but its positive lyrics also make it perfect for entrance ceremonies.

Even if you’re filled with anxiety when you start school, this number inspires the feeling that you’ll have grown significantly by the time you graduate.