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-up songs for high school students: tracks that will motivate you for exams and club activities (101–110)
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This is a rousing cheer song by Beverly Goodman that shakes the soul, urging you to “just charge forward like the king of beasts!” Sparked by being offered to professional baseball pitcher Tatsushi Masuda, it was released in July 2016.
Many may remember it as the theme song for the 98th National High School Baseball Championship, where it encouraged countless young players.
Based on member MOCA’s real experience from his baseball club days—when he kept working hard even without getting to play—the song gives a powerful push to anyone striving toward their goals.
It’s also included on the album SING SING SING 4.
HalationHata Motohiro
This is a song by Motohiro Hata that gently affirms earnest effort.
Many of you may remember it as the unified theme song for the 2009 Summer High School Baseball tournament, accompanying countless moving moments.
Under the blazing summer sun, charging headlong toward a single goal—this piece conveys that even such struggles are a shining instant of youth, and that the very process is a beautiful treasure.
It’s a powerful yet warm cheer song that will support your heart as you face an important moment—be it in sports, studies, or any other challenge.
It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUE
From the very moment you start running, this theme song for a sports event by DREAMS COME TRUE gives a powerful push to the beginning of your challenge.
Riding on a lively rhythm that fuses disco sounds with Latin grooves, it carries a heartfelt cheer that resonates with every challenger.
It sings of bonds with friends, hard work and growth, and the courage to make a fresh start, becoming a piece that gently nudges listeners forward.
Released in January 2025, the song was written as the theme for a relay race event commemorating the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
The single, which also includes the theme song for the film “Kaminofude,” marks a milestone work celebrating DREAMS COME TRUE’s 35th anniversary.
It’s a song we hope not only students facing their youth, but everyone about to take a new step in life, will listen to.
lamplightVaundy
High school life can be tough, and there are times when it’s hard to stay motivated.
In moments like these, Vaundy’s “Tomoshibi” is a song that can give you the push you need.
Its gentle melody, supported by the warm tones of an acoustic guitar, calms the mind and rekindles a positive outlook.
The high notes in the chorus bring a sense of release that lifts your spirits.
Also known as the theme song for the FOD drama “Tokyo Love Story,” this track quietly supports everyone—whether you’re pushing yourself in club activities or studying hard.
Especially in times of trial, why not listen to Vaundy’s “Tomoshibi” and take a new step forward?
Defeated Herokoron
An encouraging song that gently supports children striving toward their dreams and goals.
Koron from Strawberry Prince (SutoPuri) delivers a gentle yet powerful vocal that resonates like a warm embrace, soothing the worries and setbacks everyone experiences.
Released in May 2019, the piece carries a message of taking steady steps forward without fearing failure, while cherishing your true self.
Even if others laugh at you, the lyrics stress the importance of protecting your own smile—perfect for moments of doubt or discouragement.
Centered on the piano, the melody brims with kindness, as if softly nudging the listener onward.
It’s a song we hope every child aiming for their dreams—without fear of failure—will hear.
Recommended motivational songs for high school students: tracks that will inspire you to give your best in exams and club activities (111–120)
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Singer EXILE ATSUSHI, who captivates fans with his cool looks and sweet vocals, has released a collaborative single, “Photograph,” with the horn section of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.
The track was selected as the theme song for the digest documentary program “Netto Koshien.” Its message—that the very act of continuing to take on challenges becomes a cherished memory, regardless of the outcome—will likely resonate with anyone who devoted themselves to something in their youth.
This emotional number features a pleasing contrast between strings and the horn section.
A bouquet for meAdo
A pop song that vividly portrays self-affirmation and gratitude was released in March 2025 as the new commercial song for Coca-Cola’s “Georgia.” With a refreshing melody crafted by HoneyWorks layered with Ado’s powerful yet delicate vocals, the track warmly embraces listeners’ hearts.
It carries a gentle message about cherishing everyday gratitude and past experiences, caring for oneself, and moving forward in life.
The song will also be included on the album “Ado’s Best Album,” scheduled for release in April 2025.
It’s perfect as a theme song for school and culture festivals, and is a track you’ll want to play when you want to get fired up with friends or encourage someone.