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 comprehensive selection of study motivation music to boost drive and focus (31–40)
Soul RevolutionSuperfly
For anyone who just wants to boost their motivation, I highly recommend “Tamashii Revolution.” It’s an upbeat single by Superfly released in 2010.
While it’s best known as a soccer theme and a sports cheer song, it’s also perfect for studying.
The bouncing sound infused with brass and Shiho Ochi’s piercing vocals are refreshing to the max! It fires up a spirit that tends to get lazy.
Even when nothing seems to go right, the power of this song will pull your sense of challenge forward.
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
A RADWIMPS number that became a hot topic as a song from director Makoto Shinkai’s 2016 blockbuster film Your Name.
Just listening to the driving melody from start to finish will get your pen moving and help you study more efficiently! When you’ve been studying for a long time, you tend to get sleepy, right? In those moments, this energetic melody will blow away your drowsiness and give you the boost to push a little further! And once you’ve finished your studying and tests, take it easy and give your legs a rest by watching Your Name at a leisurely pace.
parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism
Depending on the type of test, it can have a huge impact on your future.
This track by Official HIGE DANDism gives you the courage to work hard to become the person you want to be.
The song portrays their musical journey so far and their hopes for the future.
Why not study while listening to this song so you can create a future where, when you look back, you’ll be glad you worked hard back then? And if you also imagine the wonderful future that awaits after you give your best on the test, you’ll be able to push yourself even more!
ImaginationSPYAIR
When you want to lift your spirits, a fiery rock track is the way to go! This song by SPYAIR, a band from Nagoya, Aichi, was released in 2014 as their 14th single.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime Haikyu!!, based on a manga about high school volleyball.
The exhilarating tempo and emotionally charged lyrics—reflecting the anime’s story—are truly moving.
This powerful number will blow away any sluggishness!
Never everONE OK ROCK
The single Yume Yume, released by ONE OK ROCK in 2007.
Its danceable rock sound and fiery message will boost your motivation! People often say dreams are meant to come true, but I think the process leading up to that is really important.
The mindset of steadily honing your skills day by day and putting in the effort surely applies to studying as well.
Like this song, ONE OK ROCK’s forward-looking words and energy—backed by the fact that they actually went on to succeed globally—will pull you forward!
Songs that help you power through studying. A roundup of motivational study music to boost drive and focus (41–50)
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
In the last test, frustratingly, I didn’t get a satisfying score… That happens sometimes, right? “Next time I’ll make a comeback and show the results of my studying!!” This song is for you.
Its positive lyrics will get you fired up to study! Listen to ‘Eikou no Kakehashi’ and cheer yourself on, believing that your daily studying will definitely pay off!
I am the strongest.Ado
Singer Ado, who leads a new era with her exceptional expressive power and overwhelming vocal ability.
This track, released in 2022 as an insert song for ONE PIECE FILM RED, was produced by the rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
Their signature lively, bouncing rhythm is sure to help your study pen glide across the page! The lyrics are perfect for exam prep too—an ultimate song that lets you think about important breathers and the people cheering you on.
Even the title makes you feel like you can do anything!