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 power through studying. A roundup of motivational study music to boost drive and focus (41–50)
Burn!Fuji Kaze
Singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii, who continues to captivate many with his outstanding piano playing and vocals.
Released in 2021 as a Google Pixel commercial song and included on the album “LOVE ALL SERVE ALL,” this track is a fiery pep song that lights a spark in listeners’ hearts.
Many of you may remember his performance on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Its message—embracing even failures and embarrassment and urging you to move forward—will surely resonate deeply with exam-takers battling anxiety.
When your studies hit a wall or you need one last push, listening to it will fill you with energy from within.
Songs that help you power through studying. A roundup of motivational study music to boost drive and focus (51–60)
YellKobukuro
Kobukuro’s “YELL ~Eiru~” has a seasonal theme that moves from winter to spring.
It overlaps perfectly with exam season, and as the title suggests, it offers encouragement from Kobukuro that will give you courage.
Even if you feel anxious, it’s a song that will help you hold your head high and think, “What I’m studying hard for right now is not wrong!”
possibilitySambomasutā
When it comes to bands that cheer you on with pure, burning passion, Sambomaster is the one! Among their songs, this track—also the theme song for the film “Flying Colors” (Birigyaru)—is a perfect companion for studying.
The lyrics carry a message that affirms the limitless potential hidden within yourself, and listening to it not only boosts your motivation but also fills you with positivity, without a doubt.
The period of studying for exams can be nerve-wracking, but this song has a mysterious power that makes you feel like you can do it as long as you keep listening.
Just break the limit!UVERworld
A powerful UVERworld track that inspires with a bold message: don’t set your own limits.
Released in June 2008 on a double A-side single that included “Gekidou,” this song was also chosen as the support anthem for Pocari Sweat’s “Bukatsu no Tenshi” campaign.
Its catchy, sing-along melody and exhilarating sense of speed are irresistible.
It’s also included on the album AwakEVE, capturing the band’s momentum as they push toward the next stage.
When you feel crushed by mock exam results or daily pressure, it has the energy to fire you up—reminding you, “You can do more.” It’s an empowering anthem we hope every exam taker who wants to break their limits and seize success will listen to.
RunMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
This is Momoiro Clover Z’s major-label debut single, released in 2010.
The song was featured as an insert track in the film Moteki and overturned the conventional wisdom of idol music.
Its melody is incredibly refreshing, and I recommend listening to it for a change of pace.
Dream FighterPerfume
Even among entrance exam takers and people working hard at their studies, everyone has different paths and goals, right? Some may choose a path that others try to stop them from taking or that surprises those around them.
Perfume’s “Dream Fighter” is a song that gives those people a push forward.
Don’t be confined by a mold—work hard toward the path you want to follow!
good omenREOL
When it comes to Reol’s music, the tracks are captivating with their heavy use of electro dance music elements, and this song has such a great groove that just listening to it keeps ramping up your energy! On top of that, the rap-style lyrics and her cool vocals lift your mood.
I also want to draw attention to the lyrics of this song: they carry a positive, defiant message that gives you the strength to face the tasks right in front of you!