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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Classic songs about boys. Recommended popular tracks (41–50)
Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster
This song is extremely popular as a graduation tune, and as the title suggests, it’s a track that instantly brings back memories of student life right in the heart of youth! The lyrics depict the very day of the graduation ceremony, and listening to it makes you feel as if you’ve time-traveled back to that moment.
Lines like “We’ll always be friends, even after we graduate” may move some listeners to tears even as adults.
Despite the nostalgic lyrics, the song itself has a bright, very happy vibe—that’s another big part of its appeal!
Masterpieces about boys: Recommended popular songs (51–60)
A Little Love SongMONGOL800
If you’re looking for a refreshing love song that captures the feeling of youth, MONGOL800’s “Chiisana Koi no Uta” is highly recommended! Even now, this song is a staple at school and cultural festivals, and it continues to be loved by many as a true anthem of youth.
Its breezy yet bittersweet lyrics perfectly match the slightly nostalgic image of adolescence.
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.
futureMr.Children
This song, which everyone can relate to for its depiction of the struggles of youth, is included on the 2005 album Four Dimensions.
It was also used in a Pocari Sweat commercial, so many of you may have heard it.
There was a time when we believed an endless future awaited us, only to find ourselves realizing that what lies ahead seems limited, and wondering, “Is this really okay?” Haven’t you felt that way, too? While wrestling with those conflicts, the song portrays the daily struggle to push forward.
It’s truly a track you should listen to during your youth.
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
When you hear the word “youth,” don’t you tend to picture summer? It’s the season when the last tournaments are held for club activities, and in terms of romance there are events like fireworks festivals—so many people feel their youthful memories are tied to summer.
This is exactly the song I want those people to hear.
The title includes both ‘youth’ and ‘summer,’ and the song truly lets you feel youth to the fullest.
It blends the excitement that heralds the dawn of youth with the fragile awareness that it will one day end, and listening to it makes your chest tighten.
Love and romanceNovelbright
A five-piece rock band, Novelbright, is rapidly rising in popularity with their rock sound featuring a powerful high-tone voice.
This track, included on their major-label second album “Assort,” offers a pleasing ensemble built on delicate acoustic guitar riffs.
The experience of a special person changing your gloom or even your tastes likely connects with the bittersweet memories everyone has from their youth.
With its straightforward vocals and message that truly resonate, it’s a coming-of-age song we especially want adults to hear.
Blue SpringRADWIMPS
RADWIMPS, who shot to national fame as a rock band after performing the theme songs for the films Your Name and Weathering With You.
This track is a hidden gem from their first album, released in 2003.
As the title suggests, it’s a song that truly captures the essence of youth, expressing the worries that come with being young and the importance of the present moment.
Many teenagers are sure to relate to the lyrics and find their hearts captured.
While the intro and chorus are in English, the rest of the lyrics are in Japanese—so take your time and read through them.
You’ll surely come to realize just how precious the time you’re living in right now really is!