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.
If you’re a man, why not listen and reminisce about those formative boyhood days?
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Masterpiece songs about boys. Recommended popular tracks (11–20)
The Last Idolinugami saakasu dan
Set to a fiercely fast-paced sound, the song celebrates the brave figures of boys and girls determined to forge their own era.
The nostalgic guitar riffs with a Showa-era flavor, the powerful lead vocals, and the rugged, intertwining chorus all sound incredibly cool.
Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE
A song about love in our fleeting youth, ‘Pointillism Song.’ It’s performed by the five-member co-ed rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
When we were young, it was hard to express our feelings well, or we hesitated to share them at all.
Even so, the desire to savor that love and hold it dear was probably stronger than it is after we grow up.
Capturing those feelings in its lyrics, this song is packed tightly with the bittersweetness and poignancy of youth.
It’s a track I especially want people in the midst of their youth to hear!
STAND BY MEGOING STEADY
Bittersweet romance, a weak man…
that’s the kind of lyrics it has.
Going Steady have sung many songs about youth, but perhaps none exposes vulnerability like this one.
The way it starts slow, almost like a ballad, and then suddenly becomes intense toward the end is also a must-hear.
Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki
A classic youth anthem that delicately portrays the wavering emotions of adolescence.
Past and present, hope and anxiety, the shift from boyhood to adulthood—the melody woven from conflicting feelings continues to resonate with listeners’ hearts.
Released in July 1990, the song was used as the theme for the drama “City Forest” and peaked at No.
5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It was also included on the album “JUSTICE,” and was re-released as a double A-side single in 2003.
When city life wears you down, when you’re striving far from home, or when you feel nostalgic for your youth, this song is sure to be there for you.
Strawberry Statement, Once Morebanban
Released in August 1975, this poignant coming-of-age ballad, which tenderly portrays the transience of youth and changing times, became a major hit, reaching No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
It was the first song written by Yumi Arai for another artist, gently capturing memories of dates at the movie theater, days fervently devoted to the student movement, and the young facing the reality of entering the workforce.
Banban’s warm choral work blends beautifully with the fragile lyrics, resulting in a piece that fills the heart with nostalgia and bittersweet emotion.
This song will resonate when you want to immerse yourself in memories of your youth or reflect on moments shared with someone dear.
Our FailureMorita Doji
Starting with a scene bathed in spring sunlight, Morita Doji’s classic masterfully portrays the delicate feelings and subtle shifts of a young person’s heart.
Many will be moved by the protagonist, who acknowledges their fragility yet strives to move forward.
Featured on the album Mother Sky, the song initially garnered support for its unique worldview upon its November 1976 release.
Later, in 1993, it was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama High School Teacher, becoming a major hit with over 900,000 copies sold.
Its melody—woven from a softly spoken, intimate vocal and the gentle timbre of an acoustic guitar—is the perfect companion when you’re carrying something in your heart or want to immerse yourself in memories of someone dear.
Classic songs about boys. Recommended popular tracks (21–30)
Young PeopleSanīdēi Sābisu
This is a song whose vocals seep into the heart like gentle sunlight, paired with a strikingly beautiful melody.
Through small everyday moments and scenery, it portrays the delicate emotions of adolescence—anxieties and conflicts about growing up, and the uncertainty of staying true to oneself.
The vocals are understated yet leave a deep afterglow, and the simple but richly expressive performance draws you into its world.
Released in April 1995 on Sunny Day Service’s major-label debut album “Wakamonotachi,” it has long been cherished as one of the band’s signature works.
It’s best enjoyed on a quiet night, alone with your thoughts.
You may find that the unspoken feelings in your heart are gently embraced.