Songs that help you study hard: a roundup of motivational music to boost your drive and concentration
There are plenty of times when we have to study—entrance exams, regular tests, certification exams—but sometimes we just can’t get motivated.
In this article, we introduce songs that will give a big boost to your motivation to study, especially for those who are struggling to get started.
We’ve gathered tracks that match a range of moods, from songs with exhilarating, fast-paced sounds that spark your drive, to songs with lyrics that touch the heart and give you the courage to move toward the future.
May one soul-stirring track become the source of your motivation.
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Songs that help you study hard: A roundup of study motivation music that boosts drive and focus (21–30)
Before the departureWANIMA
Many of WANIMA’s songs have a driving feel, and quite a few are perfect for boosting your study motivation.
Among them, “Tabidachi no Mae ni” is a track that fits perfectly with the image of facing difficulties without running away and giving it your all—it’s sure to spark your motivation too! Released digitally in 2021, this single also served as the theme song for “Fight! Kyushu,” a disaster relief project supporting areas affected by the Kumamoto and Oita earthquakes.
If your spirit’s gone a bit slack, let this song snap you back into gear and lift you up!
Make sure you study up, okay?zutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
“Come on, study already!” If you’ve been slacking a bit, why not use this phrase to flip your study switch to ON? This track by Zutto Mayonaka de Ii no ni, with its unique worldview and stylish, addictive melody, might do the trick.
The “studying” in this song isn’t schoolwork; it’s more like tackling a difficult reference book packed with your own complex emotions—working through it so someone can truly understand you.
Even if the lyrics aren’t about academics, when the sleek, flowing melody urges you—both in the title and within the song itself—to make sure you study, don’t you feel like switching on?
Songs that help you study hard: A comprehensive selection of study motivation music to boost drive and focus (31–40)
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
On the morning of an exam, many people probably feel their hearts racing and full of anxiety.
For you, welcoming a morning of determination like the title of this song, I recommend this number by Aqua Timez.
It was chosen as the theme song for the film adaptation of Miyuki Miyabe’s novel Brave Story.
Until the exam, there are many people who support you—teachers at school or cram school, seniors, friends, and family—but when it comes time to take the test, it’s just you alone.
You might feel lonely because of that, but this is a song that helps you believe in the self that has worked hard up to today and motivates you to do your best on today’s exam.
Sakura, Bloom!arashi
During entrance exam season, you end up studying day after day.
There are bound to be times when you can’t get motivated.
When that happens, refresh yourself by listening to some energizing music.
Arashi’s “Sakura Sake” will give you a boost as you work hard on your studies! Let’s tighten our focus just a little more as spring approaches!
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
There are times when it’s hard to get motivated to study or when sleepiness is tough to fight, right? In those moments, try listening to Sukima Switch’s “Zenryoku Shonen.” Just like the title suggests, it’s a cheer song that gives a full-on push to anyone doing their best.
When you’re getting fired up to raise your test scores, definitely give this track a listen!
peace signYonezu Kenshi
Peace Sign by the one-and-only top artist Kenshi Yonezu is also a great song to support your studies.
Released in 2017, it’s well known as the opening theme for the anime My Hero Academia.
Its striking, fast-paced guitar sound feels like it could boost your mental processing speed.
It’s perfect for pushing yourself while thinking of someone you admire, and it just might give you the power to finish your exams with a literal peace sign.
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu
There are times when you get bad test results, feel uncertain about the future, and it seems like unpleasant things just keep happening, right? In those moments, listen to Yu Takahashi’s “Ashita wa Kitto Ii Hi ni Naru” (“Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Good Day”)! There’s no real reason behind it, but it’s a powerful song that blows away the haze in your heart.
