Recommended summer songs for high school students. Midsummer classics and popular tracks.
There are so many songs that use words that evoke summer—like the blue ocean, clear skies, fireworks, and festivals—as their themes or in their lyrics! When summer comes around, you probably feel like listening to songs with that summery vibe, but with so many to choose from, it can be hard to decide what to play.
So in this article, I’ll introduce some summer tunes that I especially recommend for high school students! I’ve picked out love songs and youth anthems that students can likely relate to, so be sure to listen while reading the lyrics!
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Recommended summer songs for high school students: midsummer classics and popular tracks (81–90)
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Whiteberry’s signature hit, packed with youthful energy and sweet nostalgia.
If you’re in your 40s, this is the song you crave every summer! Even when you watch the music video, it’s not so much nostalgia as that dazzling “youth-in-bloom” sparkle that makes your heart flutter.
For high schoolers who haven’t heard it yet, this is a top-pick summer tune!! It’s a heartbreak song, but the memories told against the backdrop of a summer festival are achingly bittersweet… Be sure to also check out the original “Natsu Matsuri” by the band that’s practically become legend, JITTERIN’JINN! Its cool vibe is irresistible.
SUMMER SONGYUI
A summer coming-of-age song that lifts your spirits! This track is by YUI, the singer-songwriter from Fukuoka known for the smash hit “CHE.R.RY,” and it was released in 2008 as her 12th single.
It’s a refreshing piece marked by the sparkling tones of an acoustic guitar.
The bittersweet lyrics—“Let’s be brave and share how we truly feel”—are heart-fluttering.
Why not take courage from this song and ask your crush to a summer festival?
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Although they debuted as a “bundle” idol group who held instruments without actually playing them, they grew into a real band and are now hailed as legends in the girls’ band scene.
This is ZONE’s fourth single overall.
Featured as the theme song for the TV drama “Kids War 3: Don’t Mess With Me,” it became a turning point for ZONE as it was the first time they spotlighted live performance as a band.
Its lyrical melody riding on a relaxed shuffle beat evokes the bittersweet ache and loneliness of summer fading into memories.
A catchy, wistful melody that stirs the heart, this ballad captures a page from one’s youthful days.
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A classic song that makes you want to introduce it with “speaking of summer,” aiko’s “Hanabi.” Released in 1999 as her third single, it became a big hit.
The lyrics, which portray the tears of an unstoppable crush, are heartrending yet highly relatable.
Although time has passed since its release, I think its message still resonates strongly with today’s high school students.
The chorus line is truly wonderful—once you hear it, you can practically sing along right away.
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This is a ballad that poignantly portrays the bittersweetness of youthful summers.
Created by back number, it was released as a single in June 2013.
Included on the album “Love Story,” the track was later featured on the best-of album “Encore” as well.
With a clear, translucent vocal and melody, it expresses unrequited love for an admired woman.
The protagonist’s feelings—struggling with being merely “a friend of a friend”—hit close to home.
The song was used in a Kirin Brewery commercial in 2019 and was performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 2022, attesting to its enduring popularity.
It’s perfect for summer memories and a great choice for karaoke—highly recommended for high school students wrestling with love.
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It’s a track packed with passion that won’t lose to the summer heat.
The heavy riffs and powerful rhythm will shake your core.
It vividly portrays the protagonist’s struggle as they’re lured into an extraordinary world and risk losing their sense of self.
Released in June 2019, it even includes a collaboration with Marty Friedman.
The music video was shot at a deserted ruin deep in the mountains, and its emotional visuals are a major draw.
It’s perfect for summer nights—highly recommended for a drive with friends.
It’s sure to become an unforgettable memory.
This song showcases the wide range of dps’s musicality, so definitely give it a listen!
Recommended summer songs for high school students: Midsummer classics and popular tracks (91–100)
Nagisaimase
Singer-songwriter imase, who made TikTok his main battleground, has scored massive hits with songs like “Have a nice day” and “Tohikō” (Escape).
He began writing and composing his own music soon after starting his career, and made a major-label debut in just about a year—a pace that may be unique to the Reiwa era.
“Nagisa” is a summer song he created, and his signature high-tone vocals leave a strong impression.
The lyrics depict a fleeting summer romance, and as you listen, the story seems to unfold right before your eyes.
