A poignant masterpiece that sings of adolescence. Popular songs you’ll want to hear during your teenage years.
I’d like to introduce Japanese songs themed around adolescence!
Adolescence is said to be the most sensitive time, swaying between childhood and adulthood.
It overlaps with one’s youth, and whether you’re a teenager living in the present or someone who has already passed those years, there are all kinds of worries and inner conflicts you can vividly remember…
In this article, we’ve gathered songs centered on the theme of adolescence: tracks you’ll want to listen to during those years, and timeless, popular songs that resonate deeply when heard in your youth.
If you’re in your teens right now, or if you’re looking for the songs you listened to back then, be sure to give these a listen!
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A poignant masterpiece that sings of adolescence. Popular songs to listen to during your teen years (31–40)
Eternal BlueHitsuji Bungaku
There are times when you feel excited and anxious about what kind of adult you’ll become, right? That state of mind is portrayed in “Eien no Blue.” It’s a song written by the rock band Hitsujibungaku for a Docomo commercial.
The fragile yet beautiful vocals of Moeka Shiotsuka delicately express the emotions depicted.
Taken as a whole, the song carries a message that gives you a gentle push toward tomorrow, so it’s perfect for when you want to lift your spirits.
cherrysupittsu
A song that delicately captures the joys and bittersweet moments of youth was released in April 1996 and continues to be loved across generations.
The magical fusion of Spitz’s gentle melodies and poetic lyrics tenderly embraces a range of feelings—love, parting, and hope for the future.
Included on the album Indigo Chiheisen, it reached No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart despite having no tie-in.
Since 2019, it has also been used in NTT East’s commercials, continuing to resonate with many people.
It’s a heartwarming track that stays close to those who carry feelings for someone dear and a faint sense of wistfulness, while holding hope for the future.
youthful daysMr.Children
The 21st single, released in 2001.
From the glittering impression of the guitar in the intro and the various elements scattered throughout the lyrics that evoke “youth,” you can feel a refreshing sense of seishun—like blades of grass stretching straight up toward the blue sky.
Funny Bunnythe pillows
This is a song by the rock band the pillows, released in 1999.
It was also used in the 2019 film Become the King, which was made to commemorate the band’s 30th anniversary.
Riding on a very refreshing melody are lyrics that conjure up images of chasing your dreams without giving in to adversity.
Adolescence is full of choices that can shape the rest of your life.
When you have to choose for yourself and move forward on your own, I’m sure this song will give you courage.
Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu
This song is dedicated to those living through their youth right now.
It was released in 2019 by the pop-rock band Macaroni Empitsu and included on their album “hope.” Memories from our teenage years can stay incredibly vivid even after we become adults.
That’s how intense those days are—and how they can become precious treasures in our lives.
We worry, we struggle, we dream.
This song is filled with the message that we want young people living in the present to enjoy that youth to the fullest.
Please give it a listen!
A collection of piercing masterpiece songs about adolescence. Popular songs you’ll want to hear in your teenage years (41–50)
Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu
A heartwarming coming-of-age story by Mafumafu that vividly captures the emotion of spring as cherry blossoms dance in the air.
The song’s structure is striking, beginning with gentle piano melodies and unfolding into an exhilarating, fast-paced rhythm.
It delicately weaves universal themes of school-day memories, friendship, and farewells, highlighted by a warm vocal delivery that feels close to the listener’s heart.
Included on the album “Kagurairo Artifact,” released in October 2019, it was also used as the theme song for the website Shonen Janmaga Gakuen.
It’s a track to listen to when you want to feel the tender memories of student days, the arrival of spring, or when you’re going through a parting from someone important.
CHE.R.RYYUI
When it comes to YUI’s love songs, “CHE.R.RY” is the one! It’s a classic you should listen to at least once.
The lyrics, which capture the heart-pounding feeling of thinking about someone you like and being head over heels for them, have the power to make everyone who listens think, “Love is wonderful.” Are you in love right now? If you’re in your teens, many of you might have someone you like.
Whether you’re keeping in touch with your crush, or you have someone you like but only admire from afar—this is for you!