Heartwarming songs recommended for high school students

sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI

Sakanaction “Sazanka”

This song says we should be the ones who are laughed at, not the ones who laugh at others.

It feels like it’s cheering on people who are struggling because things aren’t going well as they pursue their dreams and goals.

The camellia sasanqua’s flower language means “overcoming difficulties.”

Tears of MagnoliaStardust Revue

“Tears of Magnolia ~acoustic~” Stardust☆Review [LIVE]

It’s a heartrending song about losing a loved one.

It beautifully captures the aching sadness of not being able to forget someone you care about, making it easy to empathize.

The lyrics vividly evoke such scenes that something wells up inside as you listen.

tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa

Koresawa “Tobacco” [Music Video]

It’s a song that has captivated many women and musicians.

The lyrics, written largely in hiragana from a timid male perspective, seem to express the protagonist’s clinginess and childishness in Koresawa’s own way.

It’s a heartbreak song that portrays his feelings 24 hours after breaking up with his lover.

Dear daysHirai Ken

Ken Hirai Live at Hong Kong APM Performing “Itoshiki Hibi yo” – 2011-06-09

This is the song chosen as the theme for the TV drama “JIN.” The lyrics are linked to the drama’s storyline, and it’s a grand ballad that conveys unfulfilled feelings and love that transcends time.

Ken Hirai’s vocals resonate all the more deeply, leaving a lasting emotional impact.

Blue in the classroomHoshimachi Suisei

[MV] A Classroom in Blue / Suisei Hoshimachi (hololive × HoneyWorks) [#HoloHani Original]

A gem of a ballad sung by virtual idol Hoshimachi Suisei that soaks the heart with the glow of youth and the importance of friendship.

Featured on Hololive and HoneyWorks’ collaborative album “Horohani-gaoka High School,” the track was released in February 2024.

Evocative scenes that recall the end of a school festival or a campfire overlap with the complex emotions of high school students on the verge of graduation.

Hoshimachi’s pure, radiant voice enhances the song’s emotional message.

Listen during the new school term or graduation season, and it’s sure to resonate.

It’s a song that cherishes the bonds with your friends while giving you the courage to take a new step forward.

At any timeMakihara Noriyuki

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “No Matter What” (Music Video) [3rd Single] (1991) Noriyuki Makihara/donnatokimo [No. 1]

Rather than singing about something special, he sings about everyday events that anyone can relate to and familiar kinds of love.

I think his greatest strengths are the way he crafts sound and his command of Japanese that resonates directly with listeners.

Mr.

Makihara’s gentle singing voice touches the heart.

possibilitySambomasutā

Sambomaster “Possibility”

An uplifting anthem packed with an encouraging poem that passionately tells you “the power to believe can change tomorrow”! Sambomaster’s songs conjure up the image of a protagonist clawing their way back from rock bottom.

Released in May 2015 as the theme song for the film “Biri Gal” (Flying Colors), this track is based on the true story of a high school girl who raised her deviation score by 40 points and got into a prestigious university.

It’s a perfect song for high school students striving to make their dreams come true.

Sing it with your friends at a school festival or sports day, and you’re sure to feel it resonate in your heart.

When you feel like giving up, that’s exactly when you should listen and let this song give you courage!