Stylish youth songs | A curated selection of sophisticated tracks for effortless listening!
When you think of youth anthems, many people probably picture bright, explosive “cheer songs,” tear-jerking tracks about meetings and farewells, or slightly bittersweet love songs.
In this article, we’re switching things up to introduce hit and popular tracks that capture the heart with stylish sounds and chic lyrics among youth songs.
From sophisticated numbers you might hear in a café to the perfect track for a sunset drive, you’re sure to find songs you’ll want to add to your youth playlist.
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Stylish Youth Songs | A curated selection of sleek, easy-listening tracks (1–10)
Mock youthMEGA SHINNOSUKE
A track that perfectly captures the nostalgic mood of summer’s end.
Its refreshing guitar sound feels pleasant, yet there’s a faint melancholy in the tones that seeps into the heart.
What this work portrays is the fleeting passage of those radiant days of youth—as if they were merely a game of make-believe—imbued with a poignant beauty and sorrow.
If you listen to it on a night when memories of a joyful summer leave you a little wistful, those once-sparkling days may feel all the more precious.
I’ll put it on for you.DAOKO
This is an electro-pop number included on DAOKO’s self-titled album “DAOKO,” released in March 2015 to mark her major-label debut.
Like casting a magic spell, it captures the fluttering excitement of a love just beginning, and just listening makes your heart skip.
The desire to become a more wonderful version of yourself in front of someone you like feels so pure and relatable, doesn’t it? The song’s light, stylish vibe is perfect for an afternoon café time or a sunset drive.
It’s a track that sprinkles a little magic, making everyday scenes feel just a bit more special.
Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu
It’s a song by Macaroni Empitsu that makes you realize that ordinary daily life is an irreplaceable treasure, leaving you with a slightly bittersweet yet warm feeling.
Released in March 2019, it was later included on the mini-album “season.” It’s also known for being used in a McDonald’s commercial.
Its positive message—that even days full of mistakes lead to the future—gently gives you a push.
Listen to it on a commonplace walk home with friends or during a sentimental sunset, and the scenery you’re used to might look a little different.
Stylish Youth Songs | A curated selection of sleek tracks for effortless listening (11–20)
Only for you, clear skiesYorushika
A track by Yorushika with a sound that blends freshness and wistfulness, leaving a strong impression.
The literary worldview in composer n-buna’s lyrics is truly captivating.
As we grow older, we feel that frustrating sense of never quite catching up, and spend our youth with feelings we can’t put into words.
Those sweet yet bittersweet emotions are delicately expressed through suis’s crystal-clear vocals.
Included on the May 2018 mini-album “Makeinu ni Encore wa Iranai,” the song was also used as BGM for a comedy duo’s live performance video in December 2019.
It’s a sophisticated rock tune, perfect for an evening drive or quiet moments of reflection alone.
Blink of YouthShiina Ringo
This piece was provided to Chiaki Kuriyama in November 2011 and later included on the self-cover album “Gyakuyunyuu: Kouwankyoku.” It sings of the fleeting sparkle and wistfulness of a guileless season when beauty and righteousness were believed to be one and the same.
The tenderness for a time that can never return, and the bewilderment of growing up depicted in this song are feelings that, in some corner of the heart, everyone has experienced.
It’s a sophisticated number that gently keeps you company on slightly sentimental nights, when your thoughts drift to days gone by.
Deep blueC&K
This is a song written by the vocal duo C&K as the theme for The Breakthrough File: Breakthrough Koban.
Conveying that anyone can enjoy their youth anytime depending on their mindset, regardless of age or status, the piece is memorable for its lyrics sprinkled with phrases that evoke the color blue.
With a vibe that blends reggae, disco, and funk, it’s also recommended for those looking for an up-tempo dance number.
Youth SicknessFuji Kaze
A song by Fujii Kaze that, from the title alone, kind of makes you think, “Is this about the struggles of youth?” It was released digitally as a single in 2020 and later included on the 2022 album LOVE ALL SERVE ALL.
It shatters the typical image of youth, yet for those who are right in the thick of it now, it’s a youth anthem that hits home and resonates deeply.
