Recommended entrance songs for high school students: moving masterpieces and popular hits.
At the time of graduating from junior high and entering high school, many of you may be going to different schools from your friends for the first time.
It can feel a bit unsettling to take separate paths from the friends you spent elementary and junior high school with.
Some of you might also be worried about whether you’ll make new friends and keep up with your studies.
On the other hand, many of you probably have hopes and dreams for your high school life.
So in this article, we’ll introduce encouraging songs that can ease those worries, as well as entry songs that inspire a sense of hope.
These are entrance songs we want high schoolers—who may feel like they’ve taken a step closer to adulthood—to hear!
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Recommended entrance (school admission) songs for high school students: moving masterpieces and popular tracks (21–30)
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu
This is a song by singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi whose gentle lyrics give you courage, telling you that even unpleasant things that happen in everyday life might not seem like a big deal if you change your perspective! It’s a waste to let yourself be tied down by that hazy, frustrating feeling and be unable to move forward.
If you shift your mindset like in the lyrics of “Ashita wa Kitto Ii Hi ni Naru” (“Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Good Day”), you might be able to say goodbye to the version of yourself who used to fret over little things! Why not take the start of high school as an opportunity to sweep away your old negative mindset?
If I sing to the skyamazarashi
A song by the rock band amazarashi whose powerful vocals and straightforward lyrics pierce the heart.
It was produced as the opening theme for Season 2 of the hugely popular anime My Hero Academia.
The lyrics, filled with striking words, carry the message that if you keep facing painful and difficult experiences without running away, one day the path before you will suddenly open up.
No one can predict what will happen in the high school life that’s about to begin.
Even when obstacles stand in your way, if you believe you should push forward, mustering your courage and taking action is the way to go!
Recommended entrance songs for high school students: moving classics and popular tracks (31–40)
After the Cherry Blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
For anyone feeling uneasy about adjusting to a new environment, I highly recommend this song.
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s “Sakura no Ato (all quartets lead to the?)” is a track that stays close to your anxieties while still giving you energy and strength.
Its driving pace lifts your spirits, and vocalist Kousuke Saito’s high-tone voice also helps you feel more positive.
It’s a number that makes you a little more excited about what lies beyond your current worries, filling you with a sense of anticipation.
possibilitySambomasutā
Sambomaster is a three-piece rock band.
“Possibility” is a song that was chosen as the theme song for the film “Biri Gyaru” (Flying Colors).
Its lyrics cheer on anyone anxious about an uncertain future, making it perfect for sweeping away the jitters of a new chapter in life.
It clearly conveys the message: don’t let anxiety or others’ opinions narrow your potential.
We all want to actively pursue what we truly want to do, right? Vocalist Takashi Yamaguchi’s soul-stirring, shout-like singing resonates deep in the heart like a rumble from the earth.
BeautifulSuperfly
An empowering cheer song from Superfly that tells you, “Have more confidence in your one-of-a-kind self and live boldly!” The powerful vocals, exhilarating sound, and lyrics packed with impactful words make you feel your self-esteem rising as you listen.
You might envy what you don’t have, but polishing what you do have will make your life feel more fulfilling.
Instead of comparing yourself to others, enjoy your new chapter just as you are!
Spring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a Japanese three-piece rock band.
Known simply as “Unison,” they’ve captured the hearts of many fans with vocalist Kousuke Saitou’s distinctive singing voice and the thought-provoking lyrics crafted by bassist Tomoya Tabuchi.
While some may associate Unison with sharp, hard-hitting rock—the rock of rock—this song is a gentle rock piece that heralds the arrival of spring.
Once you listen, doesn’t it leave you feeling bright and refreshed? It’s a track that purifies your worries and anxieties and turns the anticipation of a new chapter into excitement.
Let there be lightBURNOUT SYNDROMES
If there’s a song that perfectly marks the start of high school life, it’s Hikari Are by BURNOUT SYNDROMES.
Released in 2016, this energetic rock track is a perfect fit for students embarking on a new chapter.
The powerful message of Hikari Are ignites hearts filled with both anxiety and anticipation, giving you the energy to take your first step toward the future.