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

While there are plenty of straightforward entrance-themed songs, celebratory tracks, and pep anthems in J-pop that are perfect for entrance ceremonies—a major milestone for teens that arrives with spring—there are surely young music fans who are searching for Western music too.

In this article, we’ve selected hit songs and popular numbers from Western music that we highly recommend listening to as you head into your entrance ceremony.

From timeless classics to recent hits, we’ve put together a wide-ranging lineup that crosses eras and genres.

Be sure to use it as a reference!

Playlist

Classic Western Songs to Gift for the 2025 Entrance Ceremony: For the Big Day
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1eastYou Might Like ItJason MrazPerfect for a time to celebrate hope and a fresh new step...
2eastA Million DreamsThe Greatest Showman CastA moving song that sings of dreams and hope is here...
3eastUptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark RonsonIt features an energetic, danceable beat...
4eastBest Day Of My LifeAmerican AuthorsA classic anthem to life that inspires hope and courage
5eastCelebrationKool and The GangA classic brimming with positive energy is a ma...
6eastHere Comes the SunThe BeatlesA classic song that celebrates the arrival of spring and hope
7eastEspressoSabrina CarpenterA powerful song that supports the dreams of young people
8eastHigh HopesPanic! At The DiscoCapturing the hearts of young people with an emotional sound…
9eastBrand New DayStingMr. Sting’s classic song “Brand New…”.
10eastAll My Life ft. J. ColeLil DurkLil Durk, announced in May 2023, ...
11eastFeeling GoodNina SimoneHighly recommended for everyone who is embarking on a new chapter...
12eastI Ain’t WorriedOneRepublicThe meaning of “I won’t worry about it” is ‘…’
13eastCan’t Stop the Feeling!Justin TimberlakeA track brimming with positive energy that makes the liste…
14eastShut Up and DanceWalk the MoonWith an exciting rhythm and an uplifting message that captivate...
15eastBorn This WayLady GagaOverwhelming performance and a unique sense of fashio…
16eastDance AgainSelena GomezSelena Gomez’s “Dance Ag…”
17eastHappyPharrell WilliamsAt the entrance ceremony that marks the beginning of a new chapter in life, your heart races with excitement…
18eastI Can See Clearly NowJohnnyNashIf you want to celebrate a new beginning with the arrival of spring, Jo...
19eastWe’ve Only Just BegunCarpentersThe Carpenters’ timeless classic, “We’ve …”
20eastIt Is What It IsJenna RaineEveryone who is standing at the starting line of a new life...
21eastME! (feat. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco)Taylor SwiftFrom the country music direction to pop…
22eastMy ReplyThe AtarisVocalist Christopher Lowe says, “The past and…"
23eastFireworkKaty PerryLet's show everyone your worth. Such a me...
24eastHello HappinessChaka KhanChaka, an artist who gained popularity in Japan...
25eastSuddenly I SeeKT TunstallA Scottish singer-songwriter, …
26eastFlyNicki Minaj ft. RihannaNicki Minaj, and Rihanna and…
27eastCoolJonas BrothersBrother band, the Jonas Brothers' 201…
28eastStronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)Kelly ClarksonDon't kill your own feelings! That is you…
29eastWanna Be Startin’ Somethin’Michael JacksonWestern music suitable for an entrance ceremony celebrating a new beginning...
30eastWelcome To The Black ParadeMy Chemical RomanceWhile rooted in post-hardcore, it also…
31eastPhotographNickelbackA song that moves you deeply from the very first notes…
32eastI Gotta FeelingThe Black Eyed PeasThe lyrics themselves are something like, “Tonight will be a good night,” and…
33eastTop Of The WorldCarpentersA famous song by the Carpenters that few people don’t know...
34eastViva La VidaColdplayMy heart is pounding with nerves about the new classroom and classmates...
35eastNow That I Found YouCarly Rae JepsenCanadian singer-songwriter, Ca…
36eastHopeArlo ParksA singer-songwriter from London, A...
37eastmy futureBillie EilishA singer with fans around the world for their unique sound...
38eastHere’s To The NightEve 6Bright sound and a powerful, solid voice...
39eastBreakawayKelly ClarksonOften spoken of as a graduation ceremony anthem...
40eastStarting OverChris StapletonPerfect for celebrating a fresh start in spring is...
41eastNew DayAlicia KeysYou only live once, so here and now...
42eastyes, and?Ariana GrandeThe 2020 album 'Positions…'
43eastPermission to DanceBTSA seven-member male group attracting intense attention from around the world…
44east(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party)Beastie BoysThe Beastie Boys, formed in 1978…
45eastShake Your RumpBeastie BoysThe American hip-hop group, Beas...
46eastWhat Was I Made For?Billie EilishA song truly fit to color a new beginning—Billy...
47eastIt’s My LifeBon JoviFeeling nervous and anxious before taking the stage for a big occasion…
48eastEver Ever AfterCarrie UnderwoodAn American country musician, …
49eastChangesDavid BowieIn the lyrics, it says something like “trace the path and seek it out”…
50eastBrand New DayDizzee RascalThis “Brand New Day” is…
51eastHungry Like The WolDuran DuranWith a catchy melody and a sense of tempo, and within that…
52eastMr Blue SkyElectric Light OrchestraThe rock band Elect from England…
53eastGood FeelingFlo RidaPowerful EDM sounds and tough rap...
54eastShake It OutFlorence & The MachineFlo rence and the Mach ines’ o…
55eastGood Riddance (Time Of Your Life)Green DaySinging about the turning points of things and life...
56eastTongue TiedGrouploveDespite being an indie act, iPod to…
57eastZORAJamila WoodsAs a young neo-classic soul singer...
58eastNo Such ThingJohn MayerJohn, who is famous as one of the three greatest modern guitarists, ...
59eastDon’t Stop Believin’JourneyA mes—sage that says, “Don’t stop believing.”
60eastEvery HourKanye WestIn the United States, a classic song for entrance ceremonies is by Kanye...
61eastAlrightKendrick LamarAn American rapper and songwriter…
62eastRain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande『Born This Way』『Poke…
63eastOne DayMatisyahuWith reggae’s distinctive laid-back, behind-the-beat rhythm and melody...
64eastWanna Be Startin’ Somethin’Michael JacksonMichael, the King of Pop…
65eastOne That Got AwayMichael RayKnown as a country music singer…
66eastStarlightMuseMUS tends to have many pieces with relatively dark themes and tones...
67eastUnwrittenNatasha BedingfieldThe melody and arrangement, of course, but especially the lyrics are exqui...
68eastYou Get What You GiveNew RadicalsThe kind that blows away any anxiety...
69eastThe ShowNiall HoranA new step in life that begins with the arrival of spring...
70eastWhateverOasisAt the entrance ceremony—truly a celebratory milestone in life—before...
71eastRUNAWAYOneRepublicAs a song that shines for a new beginning, OneRepublic...
72eastGood TimeOwl City & Carly Rae JepsenA classic party song, “Good …”
73eastLet’s Go CrazyPrinceThe P... that also became a hot topic because Yuzuru Hanyu used it
74eastFight SongRachel PlattenA singer-songwriter whose captivating vocals pierce the heart...
75eastTell Me BabyRed Hot Chili PeppersI have this image of singing silly songs while naked...
76eastWham Bam Shang-A-LangSilverActive only for a very short period in the late 1970s…
77eastAll StarSmash MouthIt refers to the stars in the night sky, and as a metaphor…
78eastWhy Can’t We Be Friends?Smash MouthFrom the title, you might get a slightly lonely impression…
79eastWith A Little Help From My FriendsThe BeatlesTo summarize this song: “There are times you’ll fail, but…”
80eastTitle HolderThe InterruptersThe pop-punk band, The Interrupters...
81eastI’ll Be There For YouThe RembrandtsThe TV drama “Friends” that was broadcast in the United States...
82eastTodayThe Smashing PumpkinsIt's mid-tempo with a heavy sound, so it's oddly light on its feet...
83eastGraduation (Friends Forever)Vitamin CA new departure comes to everyone, but the past…
84eastDancing QueenABBAA positive feel for new days starting from zero…
85eastDon’t Stop Me NowQueenThe beautiful melody at the beginning and the way it gradually builds up and grows more intense...
86eastWe are the ChampionsQueenIt was initially expected to be sung at soccer venues...
87eastYou Raise Me UpJosh GrobanA cover of a famous Celtic song. The arrangement in particular is excell...
88eastFucking PerfectP!nkThe title is a bit provocative, but when I sing…