Songs that go well with sports
Do you find that many people listen to music while playing sports or right before they start, to boost their focus and motivation?
Some of you might also want to dedicate a song as a cheer anthem for athletes.
But it can be hard to decide which songs actually help improve concentration and motivation—or give you the courage to throw yourself into your sport, right?
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that are perfect for sports!
We’ve picked recommended tracks mainly from those that have been used as theme songs for the Olympics and world championships, so please use this as a reference.
Songs that go well with sports (1–10)
Soldier, run.B’z
This is the song that became a hot topic as the commercial jingle for Lipovitan D and as a support song for Japan’s national rugby team.
Many of you have probably heard it on TV commercials.
The lyrics, depicting a figure climbing ever higher and higher, are really cool.
Let’s take on the fight together with our teammates.
ECHOLittle Glee Monster
Little Glee Monster may be strongly associated with upbeat, happiness-filled songs, but they can sing cool tracks too.
“ECHO” was selected as the theme song for NHK’s Rugby World Cup 2019 coverage, a powerful number that inspires people.
The five members’ passionate vocals will lift your spirits.
FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
The theme song of “Netto Koshien.” It colored the heated battles of the summer of 2019.
A song where the many intense emotions of youth fly about.
The lyrics don’t just show the beautiful parts, but also reflect realistic aspects of people, which resonates with listeners.
A soul-stirring track whose uplifting chorus is addictive.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you want to fire yourself up before playing.
World In UnionYoshioka Kiyoe
Beyond victory, a radiant vista awaits us, doesn’t it? This song captures that shimmering world.
It’s a solo track by Kiyoe Yoshioka, the vocalist of Ikimonogakari.
It’s also a song that powerfully sings of the team’s bond, declaring, “You are not alone.” Let’s face victory with hope.
Horse and deerYonezu Kenshi
Motivation and drive are things that well up gradually, aren’t they? Kenshi Yonezu’s “Uma to Shika” is a song that lets you feel that rising exhilaration bit by bit.
The track was used as the theme song for the drama “No Side Game.” With this passion-infused song, blow away your nerves and anxiety, and keep moving forward.
Soul RevolutionSuperfly
From the intro, it’s full-throttle rock, and the coolness never lets up.
Shiho Ochi’s powerful vocals really fire you up.
You’ll be blown away by the soulful, powerful sound.
Listen to this track to motivate yourself and turn it into the strength to keep going.
Wishing you great results.
NIPPONShiina Ringo
This song was used as the theme for an NHK soccer-related program.
It has a solid reputation as a cheer song that rallies people across Japan, like saying “Go Japan!” With a blazing sense of speed and surging energy, it’s sure to give you a boost before the match.
paprikaFoorin
This song, recognized as the official cheer song for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, is “Paprika” by Foorin.
Released in 2018, its popularity grew as the Olympics approached.
Learn the choreography and let’s get excited with this song in 2020!
A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki
Sports are often cool because of the way people throw themselves headlong toward victory, aren’t they? This song is Masaki Suda’s debut as a solo artist.
Many of you have probably heard it in a commercial as well.
It’s a track that urges you to charge toward the goal, even if it means getting a little gritty.
Its rock-driven sense of speed is sure to lift your spirits.
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
A song I recommend for someone like you who’s giving their all in baseball is “Ato Hitotsu” by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS.
Major leaguer Masahiro Tanaka even appears in the music video.
It’s been used as the theme song for numerous baseball programs, and some pro baseball players have chosen it as their walk-up music.
It’s truly a perfect fit for baseball!
