[Western Music] Official Olympic Theme and Cheer Song
The Olympics, the world’s largest sporting event, has the power to move people’s hearts in any era.
We’re deeply stirred by the sight of athletes who have trained their minds and bodies with incredible discipline for this very day, giving their all on the stage of the present—and their efforts give courage even to those of us who are only watching.
What elevates those emotions even further is the presence of a great theme song.
In this article, we’ve selected renowned international tracks, focusing on official Olympic theme songs while also including commercial tunes from Olympic sponsors and other related songs.
Regardless of genre, we’ll bring you a variety of classics and fan favorites—enjoy!
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[Western Music] Official Olympic Themes and Cheer Songs (21–30)
HeroesDavid Bowie
Toyota Motor Corporation announced the project “WHAT WOWS YOU.” for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The memorable song featured in the striking TV commercial was the classic “Heroes” by the legendary British artist David Bowie.
Released as a single from the album of the same name in 1977, it is also one of Bowie’s signature tracks.
Produced by Brian Eno and featuring King Crimson’s Robert Fripp on guitar, it could be called the pinnacle of British music—a masterpiece among masterpieces.
While venturing into musical experimentation, it remains an emotional and moving piece, which is truly wonderful.
As we enjoy the athletes’ magnificent performances, it’s worth reflecting on how we should receive Bowie’s message that “we can be heroes, just for one day.”
Menina PretinhaMc Soffia
MC Soffia is a female rapper from São Paulo, and as you can tell from her music videos, she’s super young! She performed this song at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, and she was only 12 at the time!! An astonishing talent.
I wish I could borrow even a little of her sense of rhythm.
It really makes you realize that Brazil’s music scene is full of monsters—in the best sense.
On top of that, the fact that she appeared at the Olympics as a next-hope figure with socially conscious lyrics feels truly meaningful.
[Western Music] Official Olympic Theme and Cheer Songs (31–40)
AffirmationSavage Garden
This is a song performed at the opening ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
It’s by Savage Garden, an Australian vocal group formed in 1997.
The repeated lyric “I believe” conveys how life isn’t easy.
Yet it also hints at what comes after going through those hardships.
Nothing can be achieved without effort, right? It’s a song that seems encouraging to listen to when you feel like you’re about to lose heart!
Burn It to the GroundNickelback
This is a Nickelback song that was performed at the closing ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.
Nickelback is an alternative rock band from Canada and a globally renowned group.
While it gives off a party vibe characteristic of a rock band, it’s also an invigorating track with the confident attitude you’d expect from stars who play on the world stage—like, “We’ll win it even if we have to take it by force!”
HEY JUDEPaul McCartney
The finale of the 2012 London Olympic closing ceremony was, of course, a song by the band that represents not just Britain but humanity itself (haha): The Beatles.
Paul McCartney performed this moving classic at the piano.
It’s a wonderful song about being true to yourself and never giving up.
A heartwarming, ultimate anthem of encouragement!
March from The NutcrackerPeter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
The March from The Nutcracker was used as an entrance song at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
This piece is ballet music composed by the Russian composer Tchaikovsky.
The timbre of the strings gives it a bright and refreshing feel, and its lively rhythm and melodic lines are also captivating.
As a march from a story themed around a “girl’s dream world,” it conjures up images of dazzling scenes.
It’s a fast-paced piece brimming with excitement, perfectly suited to the thrill of nations coming together at the Olympics.
Because We BelieveAndrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli, known as a blind tenor, may not have performed extensively at the great opera houses like Luciano Pavarotti, who was active in the same era, but his warm and gentle voice has won hearts around the world.
His “Because We Believe” was performed at the closing ceremony of the 2006 Turin Olympics.
The kindness and warmth conveyed by his vocal timbre and technique were perfectly suited to grace the ceremony.