Classic Western Songs to Gift for the 2025 Entrance Ceremony: For the Big Day

Born This WayLady Gaga

Lady Gaga – Born This Way (Official Music Video)

Lady Gaga is known for her overwhelming performances and distinctive fashion.

Her 2011 release “Born This Way” is a song that gives you the strength to live boldly.

Listening to its pop melody and her powerful vocals makes you want to start dancing.

The lyrics, which teach the importance of walking the path you choose, will bolster your resolve as you head into the entrance ceremony.

It’s a number that lets you feel the way she has stayed true to herself without being swayed by others’ opinions.

Dance AgainSelena Gomez

Selena Gomez – Dance Again (Performance Video)

Selena Gomez’s “Dance Again” is a perfect anthem for anyone looking to boost their self-esteem ahead of a school entrance ceremony.

It reflects Gomez’s own experience of emerging from a difficult time and regaining confidence, and it sends listeners the message that a new beginning awaits after hardship.

Since its release in January 2020, the song has resonated with people around the world and offered encouragement.

Especially for those embarking on a new chapter, “Dance Again” may be the ideal track to help you start fresh and confidently as your true self.

HappyPharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams – Happy (Video)

At an entrance ceremony that marks the start of a new chapter, you can’t help but want to hear a song that makes you so excited you could dance! Pharrell Williams’s 2013 release “Happy” is a dance track that lifts your spirits.

After it was featured in the film Despicable Me 2, it quickly became a hot topic and was released as a single.

Its sound, infused with soul and funk, is poppy and bright! The lyrics about being unable to contain your joyful, high-energy self mirror the fluttering hearts of new students.

Listening to this song will make you look forward to the entrance ceremony even more!

I Can See Clearly NowJohnnyNash

Johnny Nash – I Can See Clearly Now (Official Audio)

If you want to celebrate a new beginning with the arrival of spring, Johnny Nash’s “I Can See Clearly Now” is perfect.

Ever since its 1972 release, this timeless song has continued to shine, bringing light to listeners’ hearts like a clear sky after the rain.

In particular, its reggae-influenced rhythm and its positive message—“the rain is gone, I can make it”—carry hope for the new chapters ahead.

Singing of the refreshing feeling that comes after overcoming hardships, this track is an ideal anthem not only for newly enrolled students but for anyone embarking on a new challenge.

It’s a highly recommended song for graduation and entrance ceremonies as background music, and as a personal theme song when taking a new step in life!

We’ve Only Just BegunCarpenters

carpenters -We’ve Only Just Begun

The Carpenters’ timeless classic “We’ve Only Just Begun,” released in 1970, is a perfect song for entrance ceremonies and has been loved across generations.

Brimming with hope for the start of a new chapter in life, the song carries a message that gives energy and courage to students embarking on their journey in a new environment.

Karen’s warm, heartfelt vocals and Richard’s sophisticated arrangements blend beautifully, and the track still has the power to connect with many people today.

For the unforgettable moment of an entrance ceremony, this is a must-listen for anyone beginning a new chapter in life.

It Is What It IsJenna Raine

Jenna Raine – It Is What It Is (Official Music Video)

To everyone standing at the starting line of a new life, Jenna Raine’s song “It Is What It Is” teaches us the importance of living with a positive attitude no matter what.

Since its release on July 21, 2023, this track has drawn attention as a song brimming with forward-looking energy—perfect for celebrating the new beginning of an entrance ceremony.

While the title “It Is What It Is” can seem unclear if translated literally, it’s a common phrase native speakers use that means things like “It can’t be helped” or “That’s just how it is.” Sung over a sprightly guitar backing, the lyrics remind us of the value of a breezy kind of strength—the ability to say “It can’t be helped” even when things don’t go well.

Even if a lot of things don’t go your way, remember this song and enjoy your new days at your own pace!

ME! (feat. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco)Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift – ME! (feat. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco) (Lyric Video) ft. Brendon Urie

Taylor Swift shifted from a country-music style to pop.

“ME! (feat.

Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco)” is one of her signature songs, and in the United States it’s commonly treated as a staple for school entrance ceremonies.

It’s a track crafted with a catchy melody.