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 entrance exams and club activities (151–160)
OrangeSPYAIR
When it comes to support songs that stay close to the hearts of high school students, this is the one.
Released by SPYAIR in February 2024, the track was also chosen as the theme song for Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle: The Movie.
Centered on the themes of encounters, bonds, and farewells within a limited time, it sings of the courage to not say goodbye and the hope of meeting again.
The powerful vocals over an up-tempo melody convey the courage to keep moving forward.
It’s perfect for the graduation season when you part ways with dear friends, or on the eve of an entrance ceremony as you dive into a new environment.
Fight For LibertyUVERworld
UVERworld, the six-member rock band that made history by drawing an unprecedented 45,000 men to a men-only concert at Tokyo Dome in 2019, has become legendary.
Their 24th single, Fight For Liberty, released as a double A-side with Wizard CLUB, was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Space Battleship Yamato 2199.
The message—fight without regrets precisely because you only live once—resonates with the feelings of high school students living through a youth that will never return.
It’s a rock tune whose aggressive ensemble raises your spirits, giving you both the courage and the reason to face forward.
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
“I’ll give you the courage to move forward!” This warm message resonates in this uplifting anthem.
Set to a bright and refreshing melody, it carries a positive spirit that says we can overcome difficulties together.
WANIMA’s powerful performance and the lyrics that gently nudge you to face forward are truly compelling.
Airing from January 2017 in au’s Santarō series commercials and included on the album “Everybody!!,” this song is a fantastic choice for school events—band performances at culture festivals or live shows, choir, sports days—any moment where you take on a challenge with friends and unite as one.
Sing it together and get fired up—it’s sure to become an unforgettable memory!
migratory bird[Alexandros]
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This work, marked by exhilarating guitar sounds, is a perfect song for anyone about to take a new step forward.
Released by [Alexandros] in March 2015, the track was widely featured across media as the theme song for the film “Akegarasu.” Yohei Kawakami’s high-tone vocals and brisk drumming make you feel like you can go anywhere.
While facing the harsh realities of society, it gives courage to young people who are taking on new challenges.
It’s also a popular rock number as BGM for high-energy events like school sports days and athletic festivals!
In the Blueikimonogakari
A song that evokes the refreshing breeze of youth.
Released digitally by Ikimonogakari in March 2024, this track was also featured in a Mitsuya Cider commercial.
Set to a pop sound, it carries an uplifting message themed around youthful energy and emotional release.
Its positive, powerful lines resonate, and the compelling metaphors that liken life to a drama are truly encouraging.
With its up-tempo rhythm, it adds color to your youthful memories.
I especially recommend it to high school students working hard at club activities or preparing for exams—it’s sure to give you the courage to look ahead.
I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā
With passionate lyrics and a powerful sound, this song gives listeners a push forward.
Released by Sambomaster in 2010, it was featured in numerous tie-ins.
The straightforward guitar sound characteristic of a three-piece band strikes a chord.
It’s a warm, encouraging anthem that gives you courage when you’re thinking, “Maybe I can’t do this anymore…” The song was also chosen as the theme for the 2018 TBS Friday drama Cheer☆Dan.
Share it with friends who are giving their all when they hit a wall in club activities or studies.
It will surely give them the strength to take a new step.
Recommended motivational songs for high school students: tracks that will help you push through exams and club activities (161–170)
Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā
When it comes to songs that make you want to dash headlong into the future, this work by Sambomaster is the one.
Released in August 2018, it was used as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “Cheer☆Dan.” It features the energetic rock sound unique to a three-piece band and lyrics that truly resonate.
The song conveys a wish for people to cherish their individuality.
Give it a listen when you need courage to step into a new environment, or when you hit a wall in club activities or studies.
Takashi Yamaguchi’s warm vocals are sure to give you a gentle push forward.