Boost your new life and new school term! A top pick of encouragement songs that connect to the future
Right before a new chapter begins, your heart races with excitement, doesn’t it?
After experiencing new encounters, farewells, and changes in your surroundings, you may feel some anxiety, yet your imagination is surely swelling with thoughts of what kind of future awaits.
In this article, we’ve picked out plenty of uplifting songs we’d love those starting a new life to listen to—tunes that warm the heart and cheer you on!
Along with classic anthems, we’ve also included songs that focus specifically on new beginnings, so choose the one that fits you best.
Listen to some wonderful motivational tracks and enjoy your new life at your own pace!
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Boost your new life and new school term! Must-listen cheer songs that connect to the future (151–160)
Moving (house move/relocation)Asakawa Maki
The perfect song for anyone getting ready to move before starting a new chapter in life! Maki Asakawa’s distinctive voice beautifully captures the mix of anticipation and anxiety about a new environment, along with the attachment to where you are now.
Featured on the album “Uramado,” this track was released in November 1973.
Its vivid depiction of a room lit by the setting sun is striking, and listening to it makes you feel as if you’re packing up to move yourself.
It’s recommended not only for those taking a step toward a new life, but also for anyone sensing a turning point.
Give it a listen, and you’ll surely find the courage to embrace your new beginning!
Ancient storyKumakawa Miyu
This heartwarming song by Miyu Kumagawa cheers on the start of a new chapter in life.
The youthful, refreshingly clear vocals and the sprightly acoustic guitar tones leave a strong impression.
Blending stories of the past with hopes for the future, the lyrics gently nudge those taking on new challenges.
Released in March 2020, the track is included on the album “Phantasm.” It’s a perfect song for anyone feeling uneasy in a new environment or wanting to believe in their own potential.
Give it a listen before heading out in the morning, and it’s sure to lift your spirits!
Melt into the morning mistkami wa saikoro o furanai × asmi
This collaborative track expresses a bittersweet yet warm emotion through music.
Depicting the intertwining of hearts woven by God Doesn’t Roll Dice and asmi, the song was released in December 2022.
The lyrics, which poignantly yet powerfully sing of a fading everyday life and a first step toward a new stage, leave a strong impression.
Hearing asmi’s distinctive voice will help anyone paused at the crossroads of loss and new encounters face forward again.
It’s a perfect song for those starting a new chapter in life—be sure to give it a listen!
The Beginningayaka
As spring arrives and a new chapter begins, Ayaka’s “Hajimari no Toki” is the perfect ballad for you.
Included on the album “The beginning,” released on February 7, 2012, this song gently supports listeners as they embark on new journeys.
It’s an encouraging message for those stepping into new lives—whether entering school or starting a job.
Its warm melody and powerful vocals softly nudge you to take that first step toward the future.
WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro
The moving song co-written by Ayaka and Kobukuro gently gives a push to those starting a new chapter in life.
Released in February 2007, it was also used in a Nissan Cube commercial and has been loved by many.
Its beautiful harmonies and uplifting lyrics resonate in the heart, giving you the courage to take a new step forward.
In those moments when anxiety and anticipation are mixed, listening to this song will make you feel, “I’ll do my best in my own way!” It’s the perfect track for anyone looking to boost their spirits for a fresh start.
determinationSUPER BEAVER
Amid the mix of excitement and anxiety that comes with moving, it’s SUPER BEAVER’s powerful message song that gives you a push forward.
Riding on a sound that blends refreshing momentum with a touch of wistfulness, it gives you the courage to carve out your own future.
Fearless of being called “reckless,” this work gently conveys the importance of living true to yourself.
Released digitally in November 2023, it was also featured as the CM song for Morinaga’s in Jelly.
Listen to it while sorting your belongings for your move to a new life, and you’ll find your resolve to take that first step growing stronger.
It will become a reliable anthem that colors your new days.
Boost your new life and new school term! Top recommended cheer songs that lead to the future (161–170)
dandelionDa-iCE
A song about the strength to survive adversity and the hope that carries us forward has arrived from Da-iCE.
Released as a digital single in April 2023, the track was chosen as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Keiji to Kenji, Tokidoki Hanji.” The lyrics and composition were handled by Da-iCE vocalist Sota Hanamura.
This powerful mid-tempo ballad leaves a strong impression of resolve to overcome any hardship, like a single flower blooming undaunted through cracks in the asphalt.
The members’ vocals resonate warmly at times and powerfully at others, and the song was included on the album “SCENE” in May.
It’s a track that delivers strength and courage to those feeling anxious before the start of the school season and to everyone standing at a crossroads in life.