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 cheer songs to make dreams come true (1–10)
Beautifulyuzu
This song by Yuzu carries a powerful message of encouragement, portraying the determination to overcome hardships and seize a brilliant future.
It was also selected as the theme song for Nippon Life’s commercial supporting the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.
Set to a band-driven sound, it depicts the drive to carve out the future and evokes a strong, steady stride toward one’s goals.
The choral parts convey a sense of teamwork, and the song also expresses gratitude to those who support our dreams.
dreamGReeeeN
While keeping their faces and identities hidden, the group GReeeeN has amassed enormous popularity.
They balance careers as dentists with life as artists, and their eventful lives became a hot topic—leading to the 2017 release of the film “Kiseki: Sobito of That Day,” which depicts part of their story.
Their famous song “Yume” carries the message that you should measure your own worth by your own yardstick and walk your path the way you like.
Highly recommended for students who are uncertain about their future paths!
OH!SHISHAMO
SHISHAMO is a girls’ three-piece rock band hugely popular among younger generations.
Although they’re labeled rock, their sound isn’t hardcore rock—it’s a style very close to pop, and their catchy musicality has earned them overwhelming support.
One of their well-known signature songs, OH!, released in 2019, carries the message: “Don’t waste the here-and-now that exists only in this moment—let’s do what we need to do.” It’s a perfect lyric for students preparing for entrance exams, isn’t it?
BlessingYOASOBI
Turn up the volume and enjoy this cutting-edge, fast-paced sound! It’s a track by the music duo YOASOBI, also known for their smash hit “Racing into the Night,” released as a single in 2022.
It was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury.
The blend of coolness and stylishness in the sound is so quintessentially them! And the lyrics, which say “Let’s create our own lives ourselves,” are truly empowering.
Be sure to add it to your playlist for making dreams come true!
Until I throw away my dreams and become an adultKasamura Tōta
As time goes by, many people end up letting go of the dreams they once held.
This song portrays the resistance to abandoning those dreams and the determination to realize dreams once lost, conveying a way of facing one’s aspirations.
Through the depiction of the reluctance to give up on a dream in the lyrics, it communicates the difficulty of holding on to dreams and offers a message of encouragement to live authentically.
The wistful, piano-centered sound is another highlight, emphasizing the lyrics’ message while evoking an image of quietly confronting one’s own heart.
single-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVER
An energetic anthem that sparks the will to “keep moving forward no matter what.” It’s a song by the rock band SUPER BEAVER, known for hits like “I’ll Call Your Name,” released in 2022 as their 16th single.
It was selected as the opening theme for the anime My Hero Academia, based on the manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump.
The powerful sound and soaring vocals are sure to move you.
Make the strength of this song your own!
Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa
Lord of Major is a four-piece rock band specializing in alternative rock and melodic hardcore, affectionately known as ROM.
The band was formed as part of a segment on the TV show “Hamaraja.” Although they unfortunately disbanded in 2007, they enjoyed immense popularity at the time.
One of their signature songs, “Kokoroe,” was their first major-label single and reached No.
7 on the Oricon chart.
The lyrics depict the importance of moving toward one’s dreams while struggling with the gap between reality and ideals.