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?
Playlist
| Classic songs about boys. Recommended popular tracks. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad | play_arrow | A heartwarming, moving ballad as a movie theme song |
| 2east | A Boy’s PoemTHE BLUE HEARTS | play_arrow | A boy's dream to change his ordinary everyday life |
| 3east | Blink of YouthShiina Ringo | play_arrow | Singing of the poignancy of youth and a tender love for time |
| 4east | Mock youthMEGA SHINNOSUKE | play_arrow | At summer’s end, the fleeting melody of youth |
| 5east | boyGEISHA GIRLS | play_arrow | Ryuichi Sakamoto and GEISHA GIRLS’ nostalgic classic |
| 6east | boykuroyume | play_arrow | The feelings of a boy who wants to break free from the ordinary |
| 7east | Full-Power BoySukima Suichi | play_arrow | A song that sings of a forward-looking, powerful boy |
| 8east | Enlil and the Boy of the 13th Monthkanshō bekutoru | play_arrow | Hope for the boy’s future and powerful music |
| 9east | Cactus and BuntlineKinniku Shoujo Tai | play_arrow | A powerful rock anthem of a boy and a cat |
| 10east | Theme of Eccentric Boy BowieEkusentorikku Shōnen Bōui Ōru Sutāzu | play_arrow | Parodied heroic music |
| 11east | Paradise GalaxyHikaru GENJI | play_arrow | An adventure of a pure-hearted boy and lively songs |
| 12east | A Boy Riding a DolphinShiro Michiru | play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the youth of the sea and a boy. |
| 13east | boyhoodTakeda Tetsuya | play_arrow | An insert song from Doraemon: The Record of Nobita’s Spaceblazer. As I grow up… |
| 14east | Runnerbakufū suranpu | play_arrow | A rock song brimming with youthful passion and a sense of speed |
| 15east | The Last Idolinugami saakasu dan | play_arrow | Singing of youthful passion and a challenge to the times |
| 16east | Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of youthful love |
| 17east | STAND BY MEGOING STEADY | play_arrow | Bittersweet romance, a weak man... a song with that kind of vibe... |
| 18east | Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki | play_arrow | A classic song that captures the wavering emotions of youth, offering comfort to the heart. |
| 19east | Strawberry Statement, Once Morebanban | play_arrow | A smash hit that depicts youthful memories and the changing times |
| 20east | Our FailureMorita Doji | play_arrow | Morita Doji’s masterpiece, a sound that resonates in the heart |
| 21east | Young PeopleSanīdēi Sābisu | play_arrow | A representative work that gently portrays the delicate emotions of youth |
| 22east | Full of memoriesH₂O | play_arrow | A nostalgic classic that depicts memories of youth |
| 23east | Approach your lord, though it be perilousAoP | play_arrow | A free-spirited boy with a Japanese-style essence |
| 24east | Boy AGARGOYLE | play_arrow | A powerful rock piece by a forward-looking, mischievous boy |
| 25east | BOYS BE SUSPICIOUSNIGHTMARE | play_arrow | The courage of a boy who walks his own path |
| 26east | The Ant, the Boy, and a SecretOverTheDogs | play_arrow | Expressing a boy’s bittersweet memories with gentle tones |
| 27east | True LiePlastic Tree | play_arrow | A poignant tale of a boy in a dream and a sense of floating |
| 28east | Peter Pan syndromeRaphael | play_arrow | A tale of a boy who refuses to grow up |
| 29east | EGO DANCESOFT BALLET | play_arrow | An evocative song depicting a boy at the end of the 20th century |
| 30east | It might be a train.tama | play_arrow | Retro music that sings children's emotions |
| 31east | ParadiseKarimero | play_arrow | Heavy sound and emotional lyrics |
| 32east | Sonata of the Juvenile Detention CenterZa gojuukaitenzu | play_arrow | A punk song depicting the cries of a juvenile detention center boy |
| 33east | Papaparanoiametoronōmu | play_arrow | Expressing a boy’s anxiety through rock |
| 34east | Emperor of the Ruined StarRaichi☆Hikari Kurabu | play_arrow | The Emperor’s Dream and a Decadent World of Music |
| 35east | The Sea and the Boyanzenchitai | play_arrow | The wistful song of a boy gazing at the open sea |
| 36east | Analog BoyCASCADE | play_arrow | Rock of a boy who sings dreams of television |
| 37east | Glass BoyKinKi Kids | play_arrow | Sing, full of melancholy, about a boy’s heartrending love. |
| 38east | rainbowL’Arc〜en〜Ciel | play_arrow | A song of a fragile boy’s hope and resolve |
| 39east | Someday’s BoyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi | play_arrow | A ballad of a boy who bears hardships |
| 40east | Drowning in summerBocchi | play_arrow | Do you have any wonderful summer memories? Once in a while… |
| 41east | GraduationOzaki Yutaka | play_arrow | Yutaka Ozaki’s message of youth, expressing a longing for freedom |
| 42east | Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai | play_arrow | A Ryokuoushoku Shakai song portraying the brilliance and conflicts of youth |
| 43east | Happy life175R | play_arrow | The classic of youth punk, a song of courage to listen to on tired days |
| 44east | If I sing to the sky175R | play_arrow | A youthful cheer song filled with feelings for a friend |
| 45east | Lifelong youthAqua Timez | play_arrow | A new challenge—let’s move forward with courage! |
| 46east | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | BUMP OF CHICKEN and Memories of Youth |
| 47east | BelieveFolder5 | play_arrow | Songs of youth remind us of dreams and hope. |
| 48east | OrangeGReeeeN | play_arrow | On the way home at sunset, memories of my first love |
| 49east | MiracleGReeeeN | play_arrow | A youthful love song, moving and nostalgic |
| 50east | Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster | play_arrow | A graduation song that depicts youthful memories, moving |
| 51east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 | play_arrow | The classic youth anthem “A Little Love Song” |
| 52east | youthful daysMr.Children | play_arrow | A refreshing song that evokes youth |
| 53east | futureMr.Children | play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that depicts the struggles of youth |
| 54east | Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Summer youth, the sparkle of fleeting memories |
| 55east | Love and romanceNovelbright | play_arrow | Expressing youthful emotions with a powerful voice |
| 56east | Blue SpringRADWIMPS | play_arrow | A hidden gem by RADWIMPS that sings of youth |
| 57east | Blue SpringSUPER BEAVER | play_arrow | A song that sings about youthful memories and the importance of people |
| 58east | together; along with; bothWANIMA | play_arrow | A passionate song that overcomes hardships and cheers on youth |
| 59east | I’m smitten with you.Yellow Magic Orchestra | play_arrow | A refreshing youth song that depicts a summer romance |
| 60east | primary colorsYOASOBI | play_arrow | A heart-touching song that colors the memories of youth |
| 61east | CHE.R.RYYUI | play_arrow | YUI's youthful love song 'CHE.R.RY' |
| 62east | Blue Springback number | play_arrow | A song depicting the struggles and hopes of youth |
| 63east | From Me to Youflumpool | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of pure youthful love |
| 64east | The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell | play_arrow | A bittersweet love I couldn’t confess under the summer night sky |
| 65east | Youth and youth and youthaimyon | play_arrow | A song that portrays the tender love and fiery emotions of youth. |
| 66east | Blue BenchSasuke | play_arrow | A bittersweet youth heartbreak song, 'Blue Bench' |
| 67east | Rhapsody of YouthSambomasutā | play_arrow | Sambomaster’s passionate youth song |
| 68east | youthSukima Suichi | play_arrow | A classic Skima Switch song that captures the feeling of youth |
| 69east | I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu | play_arrow | The nostalgia of youth and the allure of music |
| 70east | All of the YouthFujifaburikku | play_arrow | Recollections of youth, the magic of music that resonates in the heart |
| 71east | Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu | play_arrow | Youth only comes once; it’s an irreplaceable time… |
| 72east | Beloved daysyangusukinii | play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that sings of the depth of friendship |
| 73east | Youth DiaryRyukku to soine gohan | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that supports youths in their adolescence |
| 74east | Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa | play_arrow | An iconic youth punk band anthem, a song that resonates with the heart |
| 75east | Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa | play_arrow | A theme song for a youth anime, a track filled with passion and memories |
| 76east | Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira | play_arrow | The youthful glow that Youthful Amigo brings back to mind |
| 77east | Until graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozora | play_arrow | A song about the bittersweet love of youth, portraying graduation. |
| 78east | For me to be myselfOzaki Yutaka | play_arrow | Yutaka Ozaki's youth songs are moving masterpieces that resonate with the heart. |
| 79east | Seventeen-Year-Old’s MapOzaki Yutaka | play_arrow | Yutaka Ozaki’s youthful message, a timeless masterpiece |
| 80east | boyhoodKaientai | play_arrow | Takeda Tetsuya’s classic song moves hearts across generations. |
| 81east | My dear best friendShonan no Kaze | play_arrow | Shonan no Kaze’s classic that portrays friendship and hope |
| 82east | Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | A moving song depicting the close friendship between Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda |
| 83east | Youth SicknessFuji Kaze | play_arrow | Fujii Kaze’s youth anthem: portraying ashen-hued conflict and growth |
| 84east | in a blue suitFujiyama Ichirō | play_arrow | A timeless song that resonates with the heart, reflecting the youthful feelings of first love |
| 85east | Racing through my horny springtimeichou BOYZ | play_arrow | A love-punk youth song by Ging Nang BOYZ |
| 86east | The sun also risesTakahashi Yuu | play_arrow | Courage to face forward and move ahead without fearing failure |
| 87east | youth↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓ | play_arrow | The punk band’s classic song “Youth,” with a sense of speed. |
| 88east | Boy,Fuse Akira | play_arrow | The sixth entry in the Heisei Kamen Rider series, Kamen Rider... |
| 89east | Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | A famous love song by BUMP. Back when it was released, in the middle of... |
| 90east | Spread your wingsDEEN | play_arrow | It’s really hard to define what a youth song is, but youn… |
| 91east | confessionFUNKY MONKEY BABYS | play_arrow | The lineup of youth songs includes FUNKY … |
| 92east | BELOVEDGLAY | play_arrow | It’s hard to define a youth song, but during one’s youth... |
| 93east | Blue-Sky Unrequited LoveSKE48 | play_arrow | If it’s a youth song, I’d rather not sing those bittersweet love stories… |
| 94east | Hide-and-seekWhiteberry | play_arrow | Whiteberry, famous for their summer festival, but... |
| 95east | Open your heartZARD | play_arrow | This song is kind of a classic example of a youth anthem, and... |
| 96east | Precious Memoriesglobe | play_arrow | Included on globe’s first album... |
| 97east | All of the YouthHanumān | play_arrow | The coolness of the three-piece really comes to the fore... |
| 98east | Youth’s Flower PathPorunogurafiti | play_arrow | This song’s title itself becomes the very embodiment of youth... |
| 99east | ForeverSorimachi Takashi | play_arrow | With their debut single released in 1997... |
| 100east | I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka | play_arrow | So much so that when you think of Yutaka Ozaki, this song is the one that comes to mind—his signature piece. |
| 101east | the only personbakudan jonii | play_arrow | These days, starting with a vocal scream and ending with a scream... |
| 102east | Shadows of Youthchūrippu | play_arrow | A ... that Tulip released in 1974 |
| 103east | SummerHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | It became the main theme of the film 'Kikujiro'. |
| 104east | Teenage in GlassHikaru GENJI | play_arrow | The second single released in 1987… |
| 105east | youthMorita Kōichi to Toppugyaran | play_arrow | Released in 1976, it sold a million within six months… |
| 106east | contrailArai Yumi | play_arrow | Expressing Yumi Arai’s youthful impressions with a clear, translucent singing voice |
| 107east | magicaLDa’vid no shito: aL | play_arrow | A fantastical worldview like a boy’s dream |
| 108east | Boy of Speculative SciencePorno Graffitti | play_arrow | The song of a boy who wants to become a heartless machine |
| 109east | BoyhoodInoue Yosui | play_arrow | A song that gently sings about summer memories |
| 110east | 12th graderFunaki Kazuo | play_arrow | A classic song about a youthful parting, and one of Kazuo Funaki’s signature hits. |

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