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)
Endless JourneyMr.Children
A much-loved Mr.
Children number that was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Naguru Onna,” starring Emi Wakui.
The days leading up to the exam can be tough, and there may be times when you feel like quitting.
But this song gives you the strength to push on now for the wonderful future that awaits beyond it.
Exams have an end, but the future beyond them is an endless journey.
If you do your best now, you’ll surely find a path after the exams that brings you closer to the future you envision.
That’s the feeling it inspires.
Songs that help you power through studying. A roundup of motivational study music to boost drive and focus (51–60)
GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana
Kana Nishino’s love-themed cheer songs are also perfect as a pep song for you working hard on exam study! Throughout the lyrics, she expresses the feelings of those giving their all in love, weaving in encouraging words.
Still, the upbeat, poppy melody and the overall cheer-song vibe will surely boost your study motivation, too.
The title “GO FOR IT!!” literally means “Do your best!” With two exclamation marks, you can really feel how serious the encouragement is! After you give your best in studying for tests and taking them, this is a song that will make you want to give your best in love, too.
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.
GOBUMP OF CHICKEN
This is the song “GO,” released in 2016 by BUMP OF CHICKEN, a rock band popular across a wide range of generations.
When you’re getting tired of studying or starting to feel worn out, their gentle music gives you a quiet push forward.
It’s a perfect track to listen to during a study break.
The fresh band sound is sure to refresh your mind!
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
A classic by DREAMS COME TRUE that conveys the strength to rise again and the resolve to never give up.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “Emergency Room 24 Hours.” The lyrics depict the pain felt with every failure and the temptation to become careless, which many people studying right now might relate to.
At the end of the song, it suggests that the next try might be the one that succeeds, lifting the spirits of anyone who’s struggling.
Give it a listen when you want to do your best!
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN
One of GReeeeN’s signature songs, and a popular graduation track, too.
The mid-tempo beat paired with a steady, flowing, rap-like delivery feels so good to listen to.
What’s more, each lyric offers encouragement for you as you keep studying toward your goals—despite the anxiety and moments when you might lose confidence.
Combined with GReeeeN’s fresh, uplifting vocals, it’s a song that fills you with motivation the more you listen.
Even if, even ifRyokushokushakai
Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s “Tatoe Tatoe,” released in 2021 as a digital-only single, was written as the official MBS theme song for the 93rd National High School Baseball Championship.
It’s also popular as a message song for high school baseball and for anyone working hard in their club activities.
The image of someone single-mindedly dedicating themselves and striving isn’t limited to sports.
It’s a powerful, encouraging song that will surely give a solid push to you as well, especially when you’re tired from studying.
