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 (41–50)
By My SideOmoinotake
Some of you probably played in a band or often listened to music with friends during your school days.
If that sounds like you, “By My Side” is the perfect fit.
This track is a collaboration between ahamoX, a music project by NTT Docomo, and Omoinotake.
Its lyrics express gratitude for the music that colored our youth and affirm that the friendships born through music remain unchanged.
You could call it the ultimate graduation song for music fans.
From hereWANIMA
Kokokara by WANIMA is a song that sings of hope for the new life that’s about to begin.
It’s a track I especially recommend when you’re feeling the sadness of graduation.
KENTA’s bright vocals naturally lift your spirits as you listen.
The call-and-response parts that come in midway are also highlights.
The home video–style music video, which weaves together various memories, will make you feel very positive as you watch.
Be sure to check it out along with the song during graduation season!
SignalWANIMA
A WANIMA track where you and your friends, who are about to start new lives after graduation, can say to each other, “Let’s do our best!” Featured on the album Everybody!!, this song delivers encouragement to anyone gearing up to move forward, set to WANIMA’s characteristically upbeat melody.
Even when the future feels unclear and fears creep in, and even when you feel like complaining, it carries the message: just keep smiling and take on new challenges.
If you sing this song joyfully with your friends at karaoke, no matter how anxious or lonely you feel, you’ll surely believe everything will be okay!
End and BeginningKariyushi 58
One of the signature songs by Kariyushi 58, a rock band from Okinawa, is “Owari Hajimari” (“End, Beginning”).
The title is perfect for graduation, marking the end of school life and the start of a new stage! As it looks back on past experiences, the lyrics carry the message “Live to the fullest so you leave no regrets!!,” which is sure to move any student about to graduate.
Every line is packed with words that hit home, making it a highly recommended track.
At karaoke, be sure to sing it together in unison with everyone!
GraduationGagaga SP
This song, one of the signature tracks by Kobe’s youth punk band Gagaga SP, is about graduating from someone you love.
Its fast-paced, driving sound, rapid-fire lyrics, and Kozak Maeda’s raspy vocals leave a strong impression.
That quintessentially “them” style just hits you right in the heart.
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! For those who become separated from their crush at graduation, or whose unrequited love never came to fruition, the lyrics of this song will pierce your heart all the more painfully.
Goodbye, graduation.Haji→
A graduation-themed song by singer-songwriter Haji→.
The lyrics resonate deeply, fitting not only school graduations but also various farewells and transitions like love, job hunting, and changing careers.
The message—“It’s lonely, but let’s smile and each move forward on our new paths”—strikes a straightforward chord of sympathy.
Being apart and walking a different road alone can be scary and make you feel isolated.
Even so, this is a cheer song that encourages you to face forward, believing you’ll meet again.
cherry blossomVery Good Man
There are many graduation songs themed around cherry blossoms.
Each has its own charm, but the one I recommend for looking back on school life is “Sakura” by Beverly Goodman.
Its lyrics depict the growth of mind and body from entrance to graduation.
Try singing it while recalling various events.
The melody has an R&B feel, so it’s also great for getting everyone into the groove.
There’s a section with a fast-tempo rap part, so give it some practice.