Recommended graduation songs for men: tracks that cheer you on as you embark on a new journey
March is the month when we set out from dear friends and teachers who have supported us, embarking on a new chapter.
Songs that both celebrate graduates and give us the courage to take a first step are indispensable for graduation ceremonies.
In this article, we’ve compiled graduation songs recommended for men.
From timeless graduation songs with messages that resonate across generations and cheer on graduates in any era, to tracks performed by today’s most talked-about artists, we’ll introduce a wide range.
Please lend an ear to these heartwarming songs that gently embrace the anxiety and loneliness of parting.
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Recommended graduation songs for men: tracks that cheer on your new journey (61–70)
GraduationYu Takahashi
When we think of graduation, besides farewells and loneliness, I think there’s also anxiety and a vague sense of hope.
Hearing Yu Takahashi’s sincere way of singing about that hazy hope and the sadness of the moment makes me want to belt it out at karaoke.
It’s not just for graduation—since the song also suits times like moving house or even at a small live gig, it’s a great choice when you want to let your feelings out.
GraduationDEEN
DEEN’s song, which colors the milestone of graduation, leaves a lasting impression with its melody that blends wistfulness and warmth.
While it speaks of the loneliness of parting, the lyrics also carry the hope of believing in a reunion, offering encouragement to those embarking on a new beginning.
Included on the album “Sotsugyo (Graduation),” released in June 2011, this track marks DEEN’s 18th anniversary.
Featuring new versions of past signature songs alongside new material, the album captures the essence of their musical journey.
This song is perfect for singing together with friends at karaoke—an inspiring piece that lets you look back on friendship and memories while reaffirming your bonds.
Departure GraffitiFLOW
FLOW’s “Tabidachi Graffiti” is a quintessential heart-stirring graduation song.
Packed with encouragement for young people taking their first steps into a new life while carrying bittersweet memories, the track is marked by an emotional melody and powerful lyrics.
It’s filled with scenes and feelings that symbolize the brilliance of youth—days spent in sparkling classrooms, inseparable friendships—and each listen brings a rush of different emotions.
With lyrics that carry past experiences forward into the start of a new journey, it’s a highly recommended song for anyone stepping into what comes next.
classmateKALMA
A song that vividly captures the end of youth.
The lyrics are steeped in memories of school days and everyday moments with classmates.
The interplay between nostalgia for time gone by and anticipation for the future is striking.
Released digitally in February 2019, the track sparked a strong reaction in the band’s hometown of Hokkaido.
You can feel the momentum of KALMA, who became the first high school students ever to perform at JOIN ALIVE.
Its sweet, bittersweet melody makes it perfect as a staple for graduation ceremonies and farewell parties.
Link arms and sing it together, and it’s sure to become an unforgettable memory.
Song of DepartureMr.Children
Tabidachi no Uta is a song about parting, but it also sings of hope—for the future that awaits and for the friends you’ll surely meet again.
Many people feel lonely at graduation.
Tabidachi no Uta gently tells you, “But this isn’t the end,” and gives you a supportive push forward.
Karaoke during graduation season can easily turn somber.
This song is recommended for those who want to cheer on their friends as they set off, and for those who want to feel graduation as a new beginning.
GraduationMy Hair is Bad
It describes the change in the two people’s relationship as a graduation from that position.
Throughout the song, their relationship—friends, lovers, strangers—shifts rapidly.
The differences in how the surrounding scenery looks and how they think when their positions change are depicted distinctively.
Last SongOfficial HIGE DANDism
This song by Official HIGE DANDism is a heartwarming track themed around graduation.
Its gentle piano melody and Satoshi Fujihara’s clear, transparent vocals resonate with listeners.
The lyrics capture friendship, the bittersweetness of parting, and the hope of a new beginning, beautifully expressing the complex feelings of graduates.
Released in October 2019, it was also featured as an insert song in the TV drama “Ato 3-kai, Kimi ni Aeru” (“I Can See You Three More Times”).
If performed at graduation ceremonies or farewell parties, it’s sure to become a memorable moment.
Listening to this song will make anyone fondly recall their school days.