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 a new beginning (71–80)
My good friendHiroshi Kamayatsu
The student life depicted in the lyrics feels a bit dated, but it’s a warm yet passionate friendship song that recalls memories with school friends and evokes the air of a letter addressed to a friend, wondering what they’re doing now.
companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi
For those looking for songs focused on male friendship—especially passionate, brotherly bonds—I recommend “Nakama.” It’s a track by the hip-hop group Ketsumeishi.
Set to a sound that blends ballad and reggae, it sings about the importance of friends.
The latter half plays like a cheer song, making it a great choice to dedicate to a friend embarking on a new path.
One more thing to add: the music video.
It features a star-studded cast of actors and is produced in a drama-like style.
Friend ShipGen Hoshino
This song delivered by Gen Hoshino is a moving piece that depicts the beauty and complexity of friendship.
Its gentle melody carries lyrics filled with feelings for a friend far away and the hope of meeting again.
Blending jazz-inspired elements with pop, the track evokes a touch of nostalgia while holding a quiet strength.
Included on the album “YELLOW DANCER,” released in December 2015, it was also written as the theme song for the film “Moriyamachu Driving School.” It’s delightful to sing at karaoke while dreaming of reunions with classmates, and equally special to listen to alone as you linger in the afterglow of graduation.
Tender and a little bittersweet, this song will offer courage and hope as you set out on a new path.
Recommended graduation songs for men: tracks that cheer on a new journey (81–90)
Starting lineKaientai
When it comes to graduation songs among Kaientai’s hits, most people would point to “Okuru Kotoba,” but here I’d like to recommend “Start Line.” Why? Not just because it was used at my own graduation ceremony (haha).
I chose it because its lyrics encourage you to move forward—reminding you that every ending leads to a beginning and it isn’t only about sadness—which makes it a perfect fit for a graduation song!
Goodbye, baby.Fujii Kaze
A song themed around the feelings of moving to Tokyo.
Included on Fujii Kaze’s album “HELP EVER HURT NEVER,” this track was released in May 2020.
Its exhilarating rock sound combined with Fujii’s gentle voice evokes both the bittersweetness of graduation and the hope of a new future.
The lyrics, which sing of the love and sorrow felt through parting and the acceptance of reality, deeply resonate with listeners.
It’s a perfect song for those starting a new chapter or about to take a new step.
Give it a try at karaoke!
youthGing Nang Boyz
Due to repeated member departures, the rock band Ging Nang Boyz now effectively operates as Kazunobu Mineta’s solo project.
Youth, included on Kimi to Boku no Daisanji Sekaitaisen-teki Renai Kakumei, which was released simultaneously with the album DOOR, is a reworked number from their predecessor band GOING STEADY’s era.
The lyrics, packed with raw yet relatable messages, are likely to resonate with men nearing the end of their student days.
It’s a recommended karaoke song that you’ll want to sing while vividly picturing the scenes in your mind.
GraduationTsuyoshi Nagabuchi
Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s song “Sotsugyo” is a quintessential staple of the graduation season.
On the eve of graduation, the protagonist’s poignant feelings—harboring hope for the future yet unable to confess to their unrequited love—resonate deeply with listeners.
The bittersweet emotions toward the one they care for overlap with the listeners’ own memories, slowly filling their hearts.
The stirring lyrics and Nagabuchi’s powerful vocals offer courage and a sense of kinship to young people standing on the threshold of graduation.