Soccer supporter songs and theme songs: A roundup of classic chants and anthems

You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – You, Sheep and Blue [Official Music Video]

This song is included on RADWIMPS’ fourth major-label and sixth overall album, and it was used as NHK’s soccer theme in 2011.

Its exhilarating, fast-running sound is striking, and combining the words in the title—“kimi” (you), “hitsuji” (sheep), and “ao” (blue)—forms “gunjo” (ultramarine), which evokes the Japan national soccer team’s uniform.

Go WestVillage People

Pet Shop Boys – Go West (Official Video) [HD REMASTERED]

[Team Chant] GO WEST [20130310]

The classic soccer supporter theme song “Go West” originally comes from the version sung in the 1970s by the American disco group Village People.

Supporters’ songs are called chants or anthems, and this track can be considered a standard soccer supporters’ song sung around the world.

With a message of seeking freedom and victory, “Go West” has become an established supporters’ song in many countries, with a variety of lyrics tailored to different regions and teams.

Let’s unite our spirits, sing chants that inspire the players competing on the world stage, and strengthen our determination to win.

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WE ARE THE CHAMP 〜THE NAME OF THE GAME〜DEJA, DAIL SANDERS, ARMATH

Ole ole ole ole we are the champion

It’s a classic soccer cheer song that stirs up fiery passion.

Sung by THE WAVES and released by Pony Canyon in April 1993, it was adopted as the official support song for the Japan national team and used as the image song for Fuji TV’s J.League broadcasts.

The lyrics, which express the heat of soccer and the excitement of the game, are unforgettable.

If a crowd belts it out in the stadium, your feelings will surely reach the players.

It’s a track that’s guaranteed to make watching soccer even more fun.

himno del barcelona

himno del barcelona con letra

It’s the anthem that plays before and after matches at Camp Nou, the home of FC Barcelona in Spain.

It has been beloved by Barça fans since the 1970s.

Camp Nou is a large stadium that holds just under 100,000 spectators, and the hymn sung there is said to be something truly special.

PASSIONNick Wood

Passion Nick Wood

There are probably some people who, upon hearing this, naturally have iconic moments from soccer tournaments pop into their heads.

This piece is by British musician Nick Wood.

It was originally created as KIRIN’s campaign song for the Sydney Olympics.

From there, it began to be used as a soccer cheering anthem and has since become a staple.

The song’s driving feel, which stirs up that tingling excitement of “the match is about to begin!”, is especially memorable.

It can be introduced as one of those classic tracks that will surely continue to be loved as a soccer support song in the future.

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Araki Jakkan

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FANTASISTADragon Ash

Dragon Ash – FANTASISTA

Released as Dragon Ash’s 11th single, the song was used as the theme for Nippon TV’s coverage of the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

In the music video, the members perform in a soccer stadium wearing jerseys—truly a classic “soccer anthem.”

RememberRip Slyme with Mongol 800

RIP SLYME – Remember(RIP SLYME with MONGOL800)

Released as the first collaboration between RIP SLYME, a rap group popular among young people, and the hit rock band MONGOL800, this song was selected as the support anthem for the 86th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

Its sound is captivating, delivering courage and energy to those who are feeling down.