Classic and popular songs recommended for high school girls

summer festivalWhiteberry

Summer Festival – Whiteberry (Full)

This is Whiteberry’s smash hit that made them popular with a beautifully clear voice that seems to carry forever and a friendly melody you can’t help but hum along to.

The lyrics portray memories of summer days spent with someone you love, and it’s also a favorite at karaoke.

secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE

secret base ~What You Gave Me~ – ZONE

This is ZONE’s biggest hit, which made them popular thanks to their clear, cute vocals and unforgettable, catchy melody.

The lyrics, capturing the sweet-and-sour romance of youth, have been loved across generations and continue to be sung even now since their release in 2002.

Full-Power BoySukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Zenryoku Shonen” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / Zenryoku Shonen Music Video

Sukima Switch might not stand out much, but they really have a lot of great songs.

I think this one is a perfect cheer song for high schoolers.

It’s a track that gives you the power to throw yourself wholeheartedly into every part of student life—studies, club activities, love, and fun.

omnidirectional beautynozomi

omnidirectional beauty

A perfect song has arrived for making memories in your high school days.

Noshi’s track is packed with a positive message that helps you rediscover your own charm.

Set to a poppy, catchy sound, it celebrates the allure of a girl who shines from every angle.

Released in January 2024, the song created a huge buzz on social media, especially TikTok, where it was used in about 95,000 videos.

It’s recommended for times when you’re lacking confidence or want to lift your mood.

Give it a listen on your commute to school or during drives with friends.

As the sea willsYOASOBI

YOASOBI “At the Mercy of the Sea” Official Music Video

A song by YOASOBI created as part of the “Hajimete no” project in collaboration with a Naoki Prize–winning author.

The original story is a novel by Mizuki Tsujimura, depicting a girl who runs away from home and experiences a mysterious encounter by the sea at night.

The yearning to escape everyday life and the poignant wish to be found by someone resonate over a comfortable mid-tempo sound.

With arrangements that evoke the gentle sound of waves and ikura’s crystal-clear vocals, this track feels like it stays close to your sentimental moods.

Released in November 2022, it is also included on the album THE BOOK 3.

It’s recommended for moments when you want to drift into thought on your way to school or for nights when you want to be alone in your room.

A pop number tinged with melancholy that many troubled high schoolers will likely relate to.

I love youback number

back number – I Love You

Back number is a three-piece rock band that enjoys overwhelming support for their vividly descriptive lyrics.

This song is a warm number that reminds us that the most precious treasures are found in ordinary, everyday scenes.

From simple images like fallen leaves in a park or a bakery by the station, the lyrics convey a clumsy yet earnest desire to make a loved one happy—something that truly hits home.

Many listeners will likely be moved by its gentle worldview.

Released in October 2022, the song is also included on the album “Humor” and was selected as the theme song for the NHK morning drama “Maiagare!” Why not listen to it during a quiet moment—like on your way to school—while thinking of someone special?

Who’s the One That Made You So Cute? feat. Nagisa Shiranami (CV: Junya Enoki)HONEY WORKS

Who’s the One That Made You So Cute? feat. Nagisa Shiranami (CV: Junya Enoki) / HoneyWorks

Another bittersweet love song that captures the hearts of young women has been born.

The newest track in HoneyWorks’ “Confession Executive Committee” series centers on long-distance love and a long-awaited reunion.

Set to an upbeat rhythm, the lyrics portray the bewilderment at changes in a lover, sure to make listeners’ hearts flutter.

It’s included on the album “Confession Executive Committee -FLYING SONGS- Omoiai,” so be sure to check it out.

Released in October 2024, this song beautifully expresses the complex emotions of youth.

It’s a track you’ll surely relate to—perfect for your commute or chatting with friends.