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A wonderful youth song

A youth song with great lyrics. A lovely message that stays with your heart.

Just hearing the word “youth” somehow makes you feel a little embarrassed, with a sweet-and-sour twinge, doesn’t it?

Everyone has their own youth.

Spending fun times with friends, riding the emotional highs and lows of love—and of course, some of you might be right in the middle of your youth right now!

In this article, we’ve put together a collection of youth songs with wonderful lyrics.

We’ve included many picks, so you’re sure to find a song that perfectly matches what “youth” means to you.

Youthful songs with great lyrics: wonderful, memorable messages (21–30)

Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Is Youth Embarrassing?' Official Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Hazukashiika Seishun wa
Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it's embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai

It’s an inspiring anthem that makes every moment of youth shine.

The song is by Ryokuoushoku Shakai and was released as a digital single in July 2024.

It was written as the theme song for ABEMA’s drama “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita.

Summer Vacation 2024.” With clear, transparent vocals and a pop melody, it captures the feeling of living your youthful days to the fullest precisely because they’re limited.

Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s bright, radiant sound is what makes them so great—just listening to it feels like it blows away any lingering gloom.

It’s a perfect track for anyone who wants to live in the moment with everything they’ve got.

Let me hit you just a little.DADARAY

DADARAY "Let me hit you, just a little."
Let me hit you just a little.DADARAY

DADARAY, led by Kyūjitsu Kachō, who plays bass for Gesu no Kiwami Otome.

This song was written and composed by Enon Kawatani and was included on the 2017 album DADASTATION.

Solving things with a punch…

That’s not really how it works once you’re an adult, but I bet many people “spoke with their fists” instead of words in their youth.

The lyrics about lashing out even when you’re the one at fault might bring back some bitter memories from those days (lol).

Youth songs with great lyrics: wonderful, memorable messages (31–40)

Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover

Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been There Since Long Ago~ – MY LITTLE LOVER (Full)
Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover

Since its release in the summer of 1995, My Little Lover’s “Hello, Again ~A Place Long Ago~” has remained an unfading classic, continually covered by various singers.

Its lyrics, which portray moving forward with strength while holding onto memories after parting with a loved one, leave a lingering sense of sorrow.

March 9Remioromen

March 9th – Remioromen (Full)
March 9Remioromen

The song “March 9th,” which was originally written as a wedding gift for a friend, has now become a graduation staple! What’s great about its lyrics is how they make you think of that special someone who supports you.

Friends, teammates, teachers, lovers—who you picture will differ from person to person, but I think everyone has at least one person who made them feel, “I was able to keep going because they were there for me.” Set against the imagery of cherry blossoms, it’s a coming-of-age song that conveys gratitude to those who supported us and a warm wish to be someone who supports them in return.

alwaysKuraki Mai

Conan [Crossroads in the Labyrinth MAD] always
alwaysKuraki Mai

It’s a masterpiece by singer Mai Kuraki, who has performed numerous hits, where her clear, airy vocals shine against a beautiful, orchestra-style sound.

The lyrics carry a strong message: take action—seize your youth and your love with your own hands.

melancholysaidāgāru

Cidergirl “Melancholy” Music Video
melancholysaidāgāru

This is a song by the pop-rock band Cider Girl, which gained popularity by featuring a high school girl’s dance in its promotional video.

It elegantly portrays a contrast between everyday life and inner emotions in a coming-of-age style, and its danceable track and dynamic development are exhilarating—very much a work that embodies their signature sound.

Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez

Aqua Timez 'Beyond a Thousand Nights' Music Video (Theme song of the movie 'BLEACH: Memories of Nobody')
Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez

Aqua Timez’s “Sen no Yoru wo Koete” is a masterpiece that was also chosen as the theme song for the film “BLEACH: Memories of Nobody.” The previous track, “Ketsui no Asa ni,” was quite a friendship song as well, and this one is every bit as good.