Recommended cheer-up songs for high school students: tracks that will motivate you to do your best on entrance exams and club activities when you listen to them.
Between club activities, daily classes, and studying for entrance exams, high school students have more than ever to work hard on, don’t they? Sometimes you might hit a wall and feel troubled.
In times like that, I recommend listening to your favorite motivational songs to lift your spirits! Upbeat tracks or lyrics filled with encouragement can give you the strength to try again.
In this article, we’ll introduce motivational songs recommended for high school students.
There are plenty of perfect songs to cheer you on for clubs and exams, so be sure to find the one that’s just right for you.
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Recommended cheer songs for high school students: Tracks (91–100) that will motivate you for entrance exams and club activities
ReCodaTRUE
This piece, which debuted in April 2024 as the opening theme for the TV anime Sound! Euphonium 3, is an uplifting anthem that encourages listeners with a powerful message.
The lyrics, which turn everyday joys and regrets into sound and emphasize the importance of moving forward, are sure to resonate with high school students devoted to clubs or exam prep.
TRUE’s soaring vocals and synth-pop sound stoke a passion for challenge and growth.
It’s the perfect song for those who want to value their own voice and take a new first step.
Give it a listen!
Don’t give upZARD
There’s a classic song that empowers high school students striving in clubs and studies: ZARD’s “Makenaide.” Almost everyone has heard it at least once.
Its words of encouragement are sometimes gentle, sometimes strong, and when you’re tired, receiving that message resonates in your heart and gives you the courage to rise again.
Perhaps the reason it’s loved across generations lies in Izumi Sakai’s gentle voice and the melody.
It’s a rousing anthem for times of trial.
If you listen when you need energy, it will surely lift your spirits and help you stay positive.
Question 1Ao
A song that portrays the resolve to take a step toward the future and the inner struggle of facing oneself.
From Ao’s vocals, you can feel the vague anxieties, doubts, and hope that high school students carry.
Released digitally in February 2024, it was chosen as the theme song for Recruit’s program “Kokosei Ring.” The music video, which strikingly contrasts one person and the crowd—representing the self on social media versus the inner self—is also memorable.
It’s perfect for high schoolers who are grappling with conflicts and uncertainty about the future.
This is a track that gives you the courage to face yourself and take that first step.
Recommended when you want to do your best for club activities or entrance exams.
MomentLeina
This is a song written specifically as the CM theme for CalorieMate, depicting high school students devoted to their club activities.
The creator, Leina, is a singer-songwriter who debuted at 14.
Her smoky vocals, which you can hear on this track Moment, are absolutely wonderful! The lyrics portray someone facing themselves while striving toward their goals, and—as the title suggests—cherishing the present moment.
It’s sure to be a source of support not only for high schoolers like in the commercial, but for anyone working hard toward a goal.
ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a three-piece rock band drawing attention from a wide range of listeners with a colorful set of songs that reflect their diverse background.
The title track and opener of their fifth album, ANTENNA, sticks in your head with its memorable synths and hysteric guitar ensemble.
The rapidly shifting key changes in the arrangement evoke the mix of anticipation and anxiety toward an unseen future that the lyrics depict.
It’s a refreshing rock tune marked by a catchy, hook-filled melody.
CorrectRADWIMPS
A gentle anthem of support that blends the bittersweetness and hope of youth.
It portrays, with a warm gaze, the feelings of young people searching for answers of their own.
Its message—that there is no single right answer in life and it’s okay to move forward at your own pace—will surely touch everyone’s heart.
Released digitally in January 2024 by RADWIMPS, this song has often been sung at school graduation ceremonies and in scenes of remembrance.
When you feel anxious about the future or find yourself at a crossroads in life, this warm, comforting track will softly nudge you forward.
Please, take the courage from this song to help you step into a new beginning.
JUMPIkuta Rira
Lilas Ikuta is a singer-songwriter who also performs as the vocalist of YOASOBI, now enjoying popularity both in Japan and abroad.
Her seventh digital-only single, “JUMP,” is also known as the theme song for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which captivated the entire nation.
Its lyrics, evoking the moments before a battle, are sure to get you fired up for events like school club matches.
With a clear, transparent vocal tone, vibrant sound, and powerful choral work that lifts your spirits, it’s a pop tune that feels like a tailwind pushing you forward.