Western Music Entrance/Graduation Song Rankings [2026]

Up From The BottomLinkin Park51rank/position

Up From The Bottom (Official Music Video) – Linkin Park

What blasts away the anxiety of a new environment is an energetic number by the American rock band Linkin Park.

It’s included on the album “From Zero (Deluxe Edition),” released in May 2025, and made waves as a track you can play in the popular game Fortnite Festival.

The interplay between the husky vocals of the new singer, Emily Armstrong, and Mike Shinoda’s rap is nothing short of breathtaking.

The lyrics, infused with an indomitable will to claw one’s way up from rock bottom, are perfect for the morning of an entrance ceremony, when anticipation and nerves are intertwined.

That determination to overcome hardships and reach greater heights makes it a powerful anthem that will support you throughout your school life.

We’ve Only Just BegunCarpenters52rank/position

carpenters -We’ve Only Just Begun

The Carpenters’ timeless classic “We’ve Only Just Begun,” released in 1970, is a perfect song for entrance ceremonies and has been loved across generations.

Brimming with hope for the start of a new chapter in life, the song carries a message that gives energy and courage to students embarking on their journey in a new environment.

Karen’s warm, heartfelt vocals and Richard’s sophisticated arrangements blend beautifully, and the track still has the power to connect with many people today.

For the unforgettable moment of an entrance ceremony, this is a must-listen for anyone beginning a new chapter in life.

Beautiful PeopleDavid Guetta & Sia53rank/position

David Guetta & Sia – Beautiful People (Official Video)

On the morning of the entrance ceremony, when excitement and anxiety are all mixed together, nothing gives you more courage than the ultimate dance-pop by French DJ David Guetta and Australian singer-songwriter Sia.

Long rumored among fans, this work finally arrived as a single in March 2025.

Its celebratory sound that transcends EDM and Sia’s soul-stirring vocals give a powerful push as you dive into a new world.

It became a huge talking point after being performed as a surprise at Ultra Music Festival 2025.

The lyrics, which affirm us just as we are, are perfect for freshmen who want to shine as their true selves in the school life that’s about to begin.

Give this track a listen, and you’ll be ready to take your first step with a clear, radiant feeling!

Feeling GoodNina Simone54rank/position

Nina Simone – Feeling Good (Official Video)

A song I’d love to recommend to everyone embarking on a new chapter is Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good.” Featured on her 1965 album “I Put a Spell on You,” the track has since become an undeniable classic, covered by many artists and bands and popularized through its use in films and television.

Its lyrics, filled with a powerful sense of release and joy after overcoming hardship and struggle, aren’t simply optimistic when you consider the context, yet they convey not darkness but a resilient hope.

For all of you standing at the starting line of a new life at your entrance ceremony, this song will surely give you a strong push forward.

Tongue TiedGrouplove55rank/position

Grouplove – Tongue Tied [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Though they were an indie band, this is a song many people know because it was featured in an iPod touch commercial.

It’s a happy song delivered with dreamy sounds and a slightly laid-back vocal, the kind of track that sweeps away the anxieties of a new beginning.