Classic songs about boys. Recommended popular tracks.
This is a playlist of songs that either have the word “boy” in the title or center their lyrics around the theme of boyhood.
From full-on youthful anthems to reflective pieces looking back on childhood from adulthood, these songs explore the idea of boyhood from various angles.
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Classic songs about boys. Recommended popular tracks (1–10)
Enlil and the Boy of the 13th Monthkanshō bekutoru

The unadorned lyrics depicting a boy walking in search of a bright future are straightforward and deeply moving.
The funky, stylish bass rhythm is cool, and the clever use of polyrhythms creates a mysterious atmosphere.
Cactus and BuntlineKinniku Shoujo Tai

This song tells the story of a boy and a cat.
It’s a fast-paced rock number with the drive of a wind racing across the wilderness, and the intricate string phrases further amplify the song’s momentum.
The contrast between the four-on-the-floor verse and the soaring chorus is really compelling.
Theme of Eccentric Boy BowieEkusentorikku Shōnen Bōui Ōru Sutāzu

The lively, energetic song conveys a mischievous, spirited, boyish vibe.
It cleverly parodies the kind of lyrics common in hero-themed anime and tokusatsu, as well as march-like melodic lines and bold, valiant arrangements, making it very entertaining.
Masterpiece songs about boys. Recommended popular tracks (11–20)
Paradise GalaxyHikaru GENJI

This song energetically captures the pure heart of a young boy.
With playful, adventure-filled lyrics and a bright, catchy melody, it fills you with excitement as you listen.
It also has a rock vibe, with a driving feel that makes it really cool.
A Boy Riding a DolphinShiro Michiru

It’s a cool, captivating kayōkyoku that evokes the vast open sea and a boy’s youthful spirit.
It begins at a slow, wistful tempo, then surges all at once at the cue of a lively horn section phrase.
The calm, beautiful vocals are another highlight.
boyhoodTakeda Tetsuya

An insert song from Doraemon: The Little Space War.
It directly portrays the feeling of not wanting to grow up.
During my youth, every day was fun, and when I hated the idea of becoming an adult, this song struck me straight in the heart.
Takeda Tetsuya’s gentle singing voice enhances the song’s charm even more.
Runnerbakufū suranpu

This song powerfully sings of a boy’s fiery, heartrending youth.
With glittering synth phrases reminiscent of Eurobeat and a growling guitar riff that traces the chorus melody, it’s a cool, fast-paced, and exhilarating rock number.

