Recommended love songs for high school students! A handpicked selection of heart-throbbing romance tunes.

A lifetime’s worth of love lettersUsotsuki

Usotsuki – A Lifetime’s Worth of Love Letters (MV) @USOTSUKI_DA

A Lifetime’s Worth of Love Letters portrays someone who keeps confessing their feelings to the one they love, over and over.

It was released in 2016 as the title track of an album by Usotsuki, a band that has performed at many rock festivals across Japan.

When you fall for a classmate or a teammate, sometimes you can’t think about anything else, right? The song depicts delivering that straightforward feeling, carried by a passionate band performance.

If you’re a high school student who just can’t give up on that special someone, lend an ear to this rock number that’s sure to give you courage.

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mutō

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Good morning on FridayHoney Works feat.GERO

┗|∵|┓Good Morning on Friday / HoneyWorks feat. Gero

It’s a HoneyWorks song that depicts a sweet and slightly bittersweet love story: on a Friday morning, someone watches for a chance to speak to their crush on the station platform.

You can’t help but feel your heart flutter as the protagonist gets nervous, unable to say a simple “Good morning.” The fresh, fast-paced pop sound matches that frustrating feeling perfectly, making it irresistible.

The track is included on Gero’s acclaimed album SECOND and was produced in July 2015, sparked by a segment on Fuji TV’s Mezamashi TV.

It’s funny how listening to it on your way to school can make the usual scenery shine.

Why not give it a listen when you want to relive that sparkling thrill of youth?

When the magic wears offSaucy Dog

Saucy Dog “When the Magic Wears Off” Music Video

Not only does “When the Spell Breaks” portray the happy times spent together, it also depicts the parting that comes afterward.

The song is performed by Saucy Dog, who have captivated listeners with numerous love songs.

One of their hallmarks is skillfully depicting stories and scenes that listeners can relate to, and that appeal is fully on display in this track.

Many people will surely identify with the lyrics, which describe the joy of being in a relationship as being “under a spell.” If you listen while overlaying it with your own experiences, you’ll likely find your heart moved by its bittersweetness.

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Hane Keisuke

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DarlingSuda Keina

Keina Suda – Darling (Music Video)

Singer-songwriter Keina Suda—also known for his work as a Vocaloid producer under the name balloon and for bringing the hit “Charles” to the world—has garnered strong popularity among younger generations.

His digital-only single “Darling,” released on January 25, 2023, is a track whose tight ensemble and addictive melody linger in the ears.

The lyrics, which evoke the sense of a stubborn distance between people who care for each other, are likely to resonate with listeners across a wide range of ages.

It’s a pop yet sentimental, lyrical number.

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Hoshino Takashi

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It feels like I’m in love.Yuika

It’s like I’m in love / “Yuika” [MV]

A heartrending ballad that delicately portrays the feelings of a single-minded girl.

As her emotions for the person she loves grow stronger, the protagonist’s yearning for them to notice her feelings becomes all the more poignant.

Featured as an insert song in “Koisuru ♥ Shūmatsu Homestay 2024 Winter,” the track garnered attention as a song that brightens the romance show, and it also drew the spotlight as singer-songwriter Yuika’s major-label debut.

It’s the perfect song for anyone feeling the flutter of a new crush or the frustration of not being able to confess their feelings.

Why not give it a listen and relive the bittersweet romances of your youth?

It smells like a midsummer night.aimyon

Aimyon – It Smells Like a Midsummer Night [very short movie]

Aimyon is a singer-songwriter who represents the Reiwa era.

I think her appeal lies in the sharp, piercing lyrics she’s had since her indie days.

And her 2019 track “I Smell the Midsummer Night” is a decidedly tricky and peculiar song, far removed from the image of a pop hit.

It’s a song that might surprise you on first listen, but the lyrics are unmistakably her.

Straightforward and true, I think it links to your complex, not-so-simple feelings of being in love.

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Murakami Shinpei

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Youth Fantasy PoemHakanasono

Youth Fantasy Poem

Hakuen, who’s been drawing attention mainly on social media, is a singer-songwriter known for his captivating high-tone voice.

His latest release is “Seishun Gensōshi” (“Youth Fantasy Poem”), a track that vividly captures the delicate emotions of adolescence.

The feelings are portrayed so realistically that anyone can relate.

The song also conveys the fleeting nature of youth throughout, making it a great pick for those who love bittersweet tracks.

Enjoy it together with the animation-based music video.

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yamamoto

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