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

Romance is inseparable from high school life.

Meeting someone you like and growing closer to them is thrilling and exciting.

Once you become a high school student, your world expands, and many people experience new kinds of love that are a bit different from before.

In this article, we’ve gathered our top recommended love songs that color high school romance.

From unrequited love to mutual love, heartbreak, first love, and more—these are all wonderful tracks that capture many different forms of love!

“If I only had the courage to keep loving,” “I want a song that speaks for my pain,” “I want to know the love songs everyone’s listening to”—these gems that resonate with such feelings are sure to support your heart in love!

Recommended Love Songs for High Schoolers! A Curated Selection of Heart-Fluttering Romance Tracks (101–110)

I want to see you.iri

iri – I want to see you (Official Audio)
I want to see you.iri

A mid-tempo track from the 2017 EP “life ep.” When the song became available on TikTok in 2019, it went viral as a track that really brings out an “emo” vibe.

Some of you might have used it in your videos! iri’s smoky vocals, the gentle, rain-like tones, and the languid mood create a nicely emotional feel.

The lyrics—complex and delicate—draw you in as they seem to accompany all kinds of romances.

It fits different times of day and is sure to amplify that longing to see someone.

A slightly grown-up love song that speaks for your feelings—it’s bound to resonate with high schoolers too.

Give it a listen when you’re feeling a bit melancholic, or when you want to overlay it with your own crush.

In loveRyukku to soine gohan

Backpack and Bedtime Rice / Falling in Love [Music Video]
In loveRyukku to soine gohan

Ryuku to Soiné Gohan is a four-piece rock band that drew attention after topping the annual song rankings on the music platform Eggs during their high school days.

Their single Koi wo Shite, released digitally on November 15, 2023, is a refreshing track whose intro features a striking, ear-catching guitar riff.

The lyrics evoke how falling in love can change the way the world looks—something anyone with experience in love will likely relate to.

Enjoy this cool, invigorating rock tune with its exhilarating melody and tight ensemble.

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

The definitive youthful love song that sets wavering emotions to a catchy melody! While feeling a twinge of jealousy at how adorable their crush is, the narrator also takes pride in having watched them grow.

It delicately captures the complex feelings born from long-distance love and reunions after time apart.

With its breezy rhythm and expressive vocals, it’s the kind of track that will have you smiling without realizing it.

Featured on the album “Confession Executive Committee – FLYING SONGS – OMOI AI,” this song was released in October 2024.

Perfect for anyone feeling the frustration of love or wanting to reminisce about their youth.

Final BoyfriendHanbureddāzu

Hump Back “Final Boyfriend” from the “Something Is Sure to Change” one-man tour at TSUTAYA O-EAST
Final BoyfriendHanbureddāzu

“Final Boyfriend” is a song that expresses the desire to stay by the side of the one you love no matter how much time passes.

It was included on Humbreaders’ 2018 album Jun Isei Kōyū (Pure Heterosocial Intercourse), a band known for crafting songs themed around life and love.

The lyrics, which depict the casual exchanges between lovers, are striking and remind us that everyday life itself is something wonderful.

Set to a slow, band-driven arrangement, Akira Mutsumuro’s emotional vocals resonate in this rock ballad.

Why not listen to it with a partner you want to be with forever?

I loveMarushii

Marcy – I Love (Official Music Video)
I loveMarushii

An upbeat love song by Marcy that captures the exhilaration of being in love.

Released in May 2024, the track drew attention when it was chosen as the theme song for ABEMA’s dating show “High-Teen Bible.” It vividly portrays the irreplaceable tenderness hidden within ordinary days spent with a lover, along with a faint anxiety that these happy days might one day come to an end.

This song, which reminds you of the preciousness of time with someone you love, will surely accompany those moments when the everyday feels special.

Recommended love songs for high school students! A handpicked selection of heart-throbbing love tunes (111–120)

Good morning on FridayHoney Works feat.GERO

┗|∵|┓Good Morning on Friday / HoneyWorks feat. Gero
Good morning on FridayHoney Works 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?

I can’t get used to itYOAKE

YOAKE “I Can’t Get Used To It” Official Music Video
I can’t get used to itYOAKE

YOAKE is a band project gaining attention for changing vocalists and musical genres with each track.

Their digital-only single “Fuanarenai,” released on March 19, 2021, features a clear, refreshing ensemble highlighted by a lively piano sound that lingers in your ears.

The lyrics, which express feelings that can’t be contained despite recognizing a more-than-friends-but-not-quite-lovers relationship, may particularly resonate with teens, whose romances often begin as friendships.

It’s an exhilarating pop tune marked by lyrics sprinkled with striking, memorable phrases.