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)
CharacterRyokushokushakai
With straightforward lyrics and an easy-to-love pop tune, it’s a positive cheer-up song that gives strength to everyone working hard each day.
It encourages us with the message that everyone can be themselves, and that everyone is a needed presence.
The refreshing melody is also invigorating to listen to.
There are many situations where we feel nervous, but with this song, it feels like we can face anything with confidence in our true, authentic selves!
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.
DreamerJO1
This song, released in February 2022 as an anthem to support those chasing their dreams, was written as the theme for the omnibus drama Short Program, in which all JO1 members starred.
It’s a medium-tempo ballad filled with encouragement for everyone who refuses to stop moving forward, featuring a dramatic structure where stillness and motion intersect.
The lyrics portray a positive resolve to press on, carrying the light received from someone dear, and the image of continuing step by step despite uncertainty inspires courage.
For JO1, it is also a song that symbolizes the bonds among the members.
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.
For Dream Chasers! Songs About Dreams and Anthems to Help You Achieve Them (61–70)
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.
dreamHayashibe Satoshi
A song by singer Tomofumi Hayashibe, who is also known for appearing on the TV program “THE Karaoke★Battle.” After graduating from high school, he attended nursing school, but developed depression while enrolled and had to give up becoming a nurse.
Later, while working at a hotel, he set his sights on becoming a singer and entered a music vocational school, graduating at the top of his class—yet his debut as a singer didn’t come easily.
Having gone through repeated setbacks, hardships, and challenges, the lyrics of his song “Yume” (Dream) carry real conviction and are sure to become a source of support for anyone pursuing their dreams.
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.
