RAG MusicNostalgic Youth songs
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.

Playlist

A youth song with great lyrics. A lovely message that stays with your heart.
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1eastYouth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu
Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
The allure of Macaroni Enpitsu, a rock band that portrays youth
2eastFateOfisharu Higedan Dism
FateOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
An inspiring song that supports high school baseball
3eastSilent majorityKeyakizaka46
Silent majorityKeyakizaka46play_arrow
Sakurazaka46’s debut song: military-style costumes and a powerful track
4eastBridge of Gloryyuzu
Bridge of Gloryyuzuplay_arrow
Olympic theme song, a moving masterpiece that inspires emotion
5eastOrangeSMAP
OrangeSMAPplay_arrow
SMAP’s classic song “Orange” is drawing attention again.
6eastYouth PhotographLittle Glee Monster
Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Youth revisited through photos; memories are treasures.
7eastI cried, I laughed, and I was dreaming.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
I cried, I laughed, and I was dreaming.FUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
A moving classic that captures the essence of friendship
8eastBeyond the windarashi
Beyond the windarashiplay_arrow
A stormy youth anthem. An encouraging song that gives you the courage to move toward your dreams.
9eastorchestraBiSH
orchestraBiSHplay_arrow
BiSH, the acclaimed hit that’s been trending on THE FIRST TAKE
10eastYou are my friend.Hirai Ken
You are my friend.Hirai Kenplay_arrow
Ken Hirai’s “Kimi wa Tomodachi” is a drama theme song with friendship as its theme.
11eastSong of a Friendyuzu
Song of a Friendyuzuplay_arrow
A song that portrays friendship, with a gentle melody that resonates in the heart.
12eastKanadeSukima Suichi
KanadeSukima Suichiplay_arrow
The celebrated song “Kana(de)” that portrays the bittersweetness of friendship
13eastGraduationsaitou yuki
Graduationsaitou yukiplay_arrow
Yuki Saito’s iconic youth song “Sotsugyo (Graduation)”
14eastOde to YouthMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
Ode to YouthMomoiro Kurōbā Zettoplay_arrow
A coming-of-age movie theme song, an inspiring and moving anthem.
15eastSong SevenRADWIMPS
Song SevenRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS’s moving masterpiece, music that shakes the heart
16eastFriendship, pure feelings—oh, youth!Berryz Kobo
Friendship, pure feelings—oh, youth! Berryz Koboplay_arrow
A friendship song that sings of youthful feelings
17eastFriendHilcrhyme
FriendHilcrhymeplay_arrow
A moving song that celebrates the depth of friendship and marriage
18eastThe dream never ends.Takeuchi Chika
The dream never ends.Takeuchi Chikaplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic that empowers youth
19eastGoodbye, my beloved.Hana*Hana
Goodbye, my beloved.Hana*Hanaplay_arrow
A moving song filled with feelings for my late grandfather
20eastYukitokiyanaginagi
Yukitokiyanaginagiplay_arrow
Yanagi Nagi’s “YukiToki” is a song that resonates with the heart.
21eastPrecious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaaplay_arrow
A classic rock band song that portrays the passion and bonds of youth
22eastYouth Lineikimonogakari
Youth Lineikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimonogakari’s youth song
23eastFriendshipNakajima Miyuki
FriendshipNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Nakajima’s “Friendship” is a moving masterpiece.
24eastGOOD DAYMrs. GREEN APPLE
GOOD DAYMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A rock ballad of affirmation and moving forward in life
25eastAbout meMrs. GREEN APPLE
About meMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A song of the heart that moves forward despite uncertainty
26eastlilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
MRS. GREEN APPLE’s new song resonates with the heart
27easttobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa
tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawaplay_arrow
The bittersweet feelings of youth, Koresawa’s song
28eastBlue BenchSasuke
Blue BenchSasukeplay_arrow
A bittersweet youth song that reflects on reunions and the past
29eastIs youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai
Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it's embarrassing?Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
An inspiring anthem that cheers on living youth to the fullest
30eastLet me hit you just a little.DADARAY
Let me hit you just a little.DADARAYplay_arrow
A youth-themed song by Enon Kawatani of DADARAY
31eastHello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover
Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Loverplay_arrow
A classic song about parting and reuniting with a loved one
32eastMarch 9Remioromen
March 9Remioromenplay_arrow
A youth anthem of gratitude to someone special and mutual support
33eastalwaysKuraki Mai
alwaysKuraki Maiplay_arrow
Mai Kuraki’s youthful message song, passionate
34eastmelancholysaidāgāru
melancholysaidāgāruplay_arrow
A popular song by Cider Girl that depicts youth
35eastBeyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez
Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timezplay_arrow
A moving theme song that transcends a thousand nights
36eastAll of the YouthFujifaburikku
All of the YouthFujifaburikkuplay_arrow
A classic song that captures the bittersweetness of youth at summer’s end
37eastCHARMWANIMA
CHARMWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA's youth punk rock song
38eastspring thunderYonezu Kenshi
spring thunderYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s “Shunrai,” a bittersweet love song.
39eastbudKobukuro
budKobukuroplay_arrow
A timeless masterpiece that resonates in the heart and evokes memories
40eastGray and BlueYonezu Kenshi + Suda Masaki
Gray and BlueYonezu Kenshi + Suda Masakiplay_arrow
‘Gray and Blue’ co-written by Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda
41eastHappinessarashi
Happinessarashiplay_arrow
An anthem that cheers you on to overcome hardships and move forward into the future
42eastOverFlowSchool Food Punishment
OverFlowSchool Food Punishmentplay_arrow
A masterpiece filled with youthful emotions that resonates with the heart.
43eastcherry blossomTakano Kenichi
cherry blossomTakano Kenichiplay_arrow
The moving masterpiece “Sakura,” depicting parting and bonds
44eastMay it be filled with kindness.Flower
May it be filled with kindness.Flowerplay_arrow
A song about the importance of those who support you
45eastBeloved daysyangusukinii
Beloved daysyangusukiniiplay_arrow
A moving song by Young Skinny that portrays friendship and youth
46eastRun Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad
Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
My Hair is Bad Youth Rock Movie Theme Song
47eastFriendFukuyama Masaharu
FriendFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
Masaharu Fukuyama’s classic song “Tomo yo,” included on the album “f.”
48eastCritical HitRADWIMPS
Critical HitRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS' youth-supporting rock song
49eastI should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsuplay_arrow
Introduction to Spitz’s classic love songs
50eastFlower SongGReeeeN
Flower SongGReeeeNplay_arrow
A famous song by GReeeeN that portrays the radiance and hope of youth.
51eastWords of FarewellGReeeeN
Words of FarewellGReeeeNplay_arrow
A coming-of-age song that portrays straightforward friendship
52eastWhen spring is overkepura
When spring is overkepuraplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that portrays the bittersweetness of youth
53eastAre you watching the sunset?AKB48
Are you watching the sunset?AKB48play_arrow
AKB48’s moving masterpiece that gives you the courage to live
54eastScooping up blueatarayo
Scooping up blueatarayoplay_arrow
A youthful friendship song sung by Atarayo
55eastCorrectRADWIMPS
CorrectRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A graduation song that empathizes with the uncertainties of youth
56eastThat feeling from when we first met to when we started datingSHE IS SUMMER
That feeling from when we first met to when we started datingSHE IS SUMMERplay_arrow
Depicting youthful emotions through new music
57eastUntil graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozora
Until graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozoraplay_arrow
Depicting the end of youth and a new beginning
58eastWe are youngKing&Prince
We are youngKing&Princeplay_arrow
The drama theme song of King & Price
59eastLive the summerRyokushokushakai
Live the summerRyokushokushakaiplay_arrow
The freshness and vigor of cider bubbles
60eastvoicekariyushi 58
voicekariyushi 58play_arrow
A youthful love song about a summer romance
61eastvoice change&TEAM
voice change&TEAMplay_arrow
A youth anthem—an inspiring story that portrays growth and change
62eastblue skyMarushii
blue skyMarushiiplay_arrow
A rock ballad that portrays confusion and hope
63eastproofflumpool
proofflumpoolplay_arrow
Farewell to companions and the departure toward a new dream
64eastThe Days of Rainbows and Sneakerschūrippu
The Days of Rainbows and Sneakerschūrippuplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of youth and the gentle kindness of heartbreak
65eastShadows of Youthchūrippu
Shadows of Youthchūrippuplay_arrow
A masterpiece whose gentle singing voice and tale of love seep into the heart
66eastStrawberry Statement, Once Morebanban
Strawberry Statement, Once Morebanbanplay_arrow
A smash hit that depicts youthful memories and the changing times
67eastThat wonderful love once moreKatō Kazuhiko, Kitayama Osamu
That wonderful love once moreKatō Kazuhiko, Kitayama Osamuplay_arrow
An earnest longing for lost love and youth
68eastThe morning I had forgottenYamamoto Junko
The morning I had forgottenYamamoto Junkoplay_arrow
A song that gently portrays the youth of a red bird
69eastDarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that depicts the brilliance and uncertainties of youth
70eastC.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
ONE OK ROCK spring cheer song
71eastBlue SpringSUPER BEAVER
Blue SpringSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
An uplifting song that portrays the bonds of youth
72eastAzure Swimnishina
Azure Swimnishinaplay_arrow
Nishina, who drew attention with songs that encourage those who are struggling
73eastGoodbye Busyuzu
Goodbye Busyuzuplay_arrow
Yuzu’s gemlike love song portraying a springtime farewell
74eastYoung PeopleSanīdēi Sābisu
Young PeopleSanīdēi Sābisuplay_arrow
A representative work that gently portrays the delicate emotions of youth
75eastThe wave that slashes through youthatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu
The wave that slashes through youthatarashii gakkou no rīdāzuplay_arrow
A fierce rock song by Atarashii Gakko no Leaders
76eastrivalShonan no Kaze
rivalShonan no Kazeplay_arrow
Feelings toward teammates and rivals at Koshien
77eastTo My AdolescenceAka-hoho Shishunki
To My AdolescenceAka-hoho Shishunkiplay_arrow
Expressing adolescent feelings through the coming-of-age theme song of Red Cheek Teenage Puberty
78eastMy FriendAI
My FriendAIplay_arrow
Music that supports friendship, seeing parting in a positive light
79eastsoccerAKLO feat. Jay’ed
soccerAKLO feat. Jay'edplay_arrow
Bilingual rapper AKLO’s soccer song
80eastNo NameASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
No NameASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
Singing of the end of youth and a new beginning
81eastKiss PlanM!LK
Kiss PlanM!LKplay_arrow
Bittersweet feelings of first love captured in a youthful love song
82eastDreams HesitateMr.forute
Dreams HesitateMr.foruteplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays the hopes and anxieties of youth
83eastSunMy Hair is Bad
SunMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
A spring song brimming with youthful hope, cheering on new beginnings
84eastMemoriesNiziU
MemoriesNiziUplay_arrow
NiziU’s spring song that portrays the brilliance of youth
85eastBlue Springback number
Blue Springback numberplay_arrow
A poignant ballad that captures the anxieties and hopes of youth
86eastone’s true feelingssumika
one’s true feelingssumikaplay_arrow
sumika’s rousing anthem that powerfully portrays youth
87eastto blossom; to bloom (literally: flowers smiling). Often used poetically to describe flowers blooming or a gentle, smiling expression like a flower.sumi ka
to blossom; to bloom (literally: flowers smiling). Often used poetically to describe flowers blooming or a gentle, smiling expression like a flower.sumi kaplay_arrow
sumika’s refreshing cheer song
88eastMy friendMiyuhan
My friendMiyuhanplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic that sings of youthful farewells and friendship
89eastMagicHinochi Emi
MagicHinochi Emiplay_arrow
A youthful song about the anguish of first love and the conflicts of the heart
90eastBlue in the classroomHoshimachi Suisei
Blue in the classroomHoshimachi Suiseiplay_arrow
A youthful song by hololive × HoneyWorks
91eastAdventurersKusunose Seishiro
AdventurersKusunose Seishiroplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that brings back memories of youth
92eastI can’t stay a daydreaming girlAikawa Nanase
I can't stay a daydreaming girlAikawa Nanaseplay_arrow
Aikawa Nanase’s youthful rock is a soul-stirring masterpiece
93eastEternal BlueHitsuji BungakuA song that supports the courage of youth, overcoming anxiety
94eastCape TourYamamoto Kōtarō to Uīkuendo
Cape TourYamamoto Kōtarō to Uīkuendoplay_arrow
A famous song that depicts the poignant romance of a journey, by Kotaro Yamamoto.
95eastOur FailureMorita Doji
Our FailureMorita Dojiplay_arrow
Morita Doji’s masterpiece, a sound that resonates in the heart
96eastcontrailArai Yumi
contrailArai Yumiplay_arrow
Expressing Yumi Arai’s youthful impressions with a clear, translucent singing voice
97eastNever ending dreamerLittle Glee Monster
Never ending dreamerLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A Koshien theme song that portrays youth and hope
98eastBEST FRIENDGReeeeN
BEST FRIENDGReeeeNplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of friendship.
99east19 years oldchakura
19 years oldchakuraplay_arrow
A down-to-earth song by an all-19-year-old girls' band