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 (21–30)
EGO DANCESOFT BALLET
Set in the 20th century—famous for Nostradamus’s prophecy that humanity would perish in 1999—this song depicts a boy running through the city.
The dark fantasy–like lyrics pair perfectly with the gritty, loud vocal delivery, making it really cool.
It might be a train.tama
They sing about the unique curiosity, anxiety, and fear of childhood, set to simple, flavorful songs.
The acoustic guitar has a retro tone, and the percussion—like a railroad crossing—and the high, distinctive vocals linger in your ears.
Classic songs about boys: Recommended popular tracks (31–40)
ParadiseKarimero
It’s a track with a cool, heavy sound.
The vocals have a high tone and a distinctly visual kei-style delivery that’s unique and sticks in your ears.
The lyrics depict the tragedy of two boys, and the negative atmosphere and ironic expressions really hit home.
Sonata of the Juvenile Detention CenterZa gojuukaitenzu
It’s a song that cries out the feelings of a boy in a juvenile detention center.
With straight, distorted guitar riffs backed by bass, powerful drums that add speed, and above all, lyrics that express his emotions in just two lines—it’s punk and insanely cool.
Papaparanoiametoronōmu
An upbeat track that expresses a negative-thinking boy’s anxiety with a punkish flair.
The arrangement is captivating, blending intense rock with fast-paced techno sounds, and the distinctive, innocent, boyish vocals leave a lasting impression.
Emperor of the Ruined StarRaichi☆Hikari Kurabu
This song portrays the forbidden, fleeting beauty of a boy who dreams of becoming an emperor.
The glittering piano entwined with the hard-edged sound expresses a decadent elegance, while touches of electro add an inorganic atmosphere.
The Sea and the Boyanzenchitai
It sings of a boy’s wistful figure gazing out over the vast ocean.
The airy, dreamy, and gentle sound is romantic.
The subtly added saxophone and cool drums lend a jazzy, stylish touch, creating a rich mood.