A gift to dream-chasers! Songs about dreams and anthems that help make them come true
I think everyone has their own dreams—goals they strive for or things they want to do.
When you’re working hard toward those dreams or feel like you might give up, many people probably find themselves wanting to listen to songs that cheer them on as they chase their dreams.
In this article, I’ll introduce lots of motivational songs that can support you as you pursue your dreams!
From classic fight songs to tracks packed with fiery messages that capture the spirit of youth, there are countless must-hear masterpieces.
Listen to the songs we’re about to introduce, and make your dreams come true!
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A Gift to Dream Chasers! Songs About Dreams and Anthems to Help You Achieve Them (51–60)
TRAIN-TRAINKALMA
It’s probably a song you’re familiar with! KALMA, a three-piece band from Hokkaido, has covered the classic TRAIN-TRAIN by THE BLUE HEARTS.
It was featured in a web video by AOKI Co., Ltd.
supporting new students and new employees, and became a hot topic.
The sound is uplifting, carrying on THE BLUE HEARTS’ straightforward spirit and clearing your mind the moment you listen.
If you’re worried about whether your dreams will come true, this song is sure to blow all that uncertainty away!
Move forward, you slacker.Saitō Kazuyoshi
It’s a classic that perks you up when you listen to it late at night while studying or working.
The slightly blunt, casually encouraging lyrics gently seep into a tired heart.
Getting cheered on in that laid-back way somehow makes it easier to feel motivated, doesn’t it?
Transparent wingsruuto
This song produced by Root portrays, from the perspective of a flightless bird, the longing for dreams, setbacks, and the meaning of taking on challenges.
Set to a melody that is both poignant and powerful, it depicts the journey of a protagonist who once only yearned, until they finally take flight.
Released on October 25, 2024—Root’s own birthday—the track was accompanied by a simultaneous music video drop.
The video shows a boy gaining wings and soaring through the sky, moving the hearts of viewers.
As an anthem for those chasing their dreams, it’s the perfect song to gift someone special on their birthday.
sailing dayBUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP OF CHICKEN is a rock band popular across a wide range of generations.
They’ve achieved numerous hits with their unadorned melodies and catchy lyrics that resonate with anyone’s life.
One of their hit songs, “sailing day,” was released in 2003 as a double A-side single and was used as the theme song for the animated film One Piece The Movie: Dead End Adventure.
Perfect for an anime film, the track is crafted to encourage those who want to make their dreams come true.
For Dream Chasers! Songs About Dreams and Anthems to Help You Achieve Them (61–70)
dreamFLOWER FLOWER
FLOWER FLOWER is a band featuring YUI—who had been highly active as a singer-songwriter—on guitar and vocals.
While yui is deeply involved in the songwriting, the band’s sound has a stronger rock edge compared to her solo era.
One of their well-known songs, Yume (Dream), released in 2020, portrays the difficulty of chasing dreams and the inner turmoil between that struggle and the desire to make them come true.
It’s a warm, encouraging track, so it’s recommended for anyone dealing with worries.
dreamHikakin & Seikin
This is the fourth single by Hikakin, the most famous Japanese YouTuber, and his older brother Seikin, who is also a YouTuber.
The lyrics and composition are by Seikin, and both the words and the tone of the song convey a positive outlook on pursuing dreams—something only these two, who have achieved success by staying true to what they love, can express.
It’s a masterpiece that lets you rediscover a different side of them from their playful on-screen personas: their identities as musicians and their multifaceted talents.
room for growthCreepy Nuts
A track by the hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts, comprising an MC hailed as the “peak of freestyle” and a DJ who won the battle category at the DMC WORLD DJ CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019.
The song is featured on their major-label second album, Case, and was used in a commercial for au’s povo 2.0.
The lyrics, which convey a belief in one’s own potential while never losing a spirit of inquiry despite all kinds of experiences, deliver a message that can encourage those who feel stuck with their dreams or goals or are on the verge of giving up.
It’s a hip-hop tune with a laid-back rap and a brisk track that feels good and eases the pressure.