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