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Recommended summer songs for high school students. Midsummer classics and popular tracks.

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A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

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!

Recommended summer songs for high school students: Midsummer classics and popular tracks (91–100)

Nagisaimase

【imase】Nagisa（MV）

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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.

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Because I met youmiwa

miwa “Because I Met You -short ver.-”

Because I met youmiwa

The song Kimi ni Deaeta Kara was written by miwa as a tie-in track for Shiseido’s SEA BREEZE.

It was created with the theme of a cheer song for students working hard in their club activities, and the melody includes chant-like calls to energize listeners.

Meanwhile, the lyrics convey both the beauty of youth and the fact that it is finite.

As a result, the song motivates you while also evoking a faint sense of wistfulness.

In the end, it leaves you feeling positive, ready to savor the fiery yet fleeting days of youth.

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moon drop [Sparkler] Music Video

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It’s a wistful summer love song with a dreamy tone that will leave you spellbound.

Created by moon drop, a rock band from Ise City in Mie Prefecture, it was released in June 2024.

Centered on the theme of fireworks blooming in the summer night sky, the song weaves in memories of the past and hopes for the future.

It recalls youthful days spent on the beach, memories of someone in a yukata, and the regret of words left unspoken.

The somewhat nostalgic melody is striking, making you feel as though you’re tracing your own summer memories as you listen.

It’s a must-listen for anyone holding onto a bittersweet love.

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Words Bubble Up Like Soda Popnever young beach

Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop

Words Bubble Up Like Soda Popnever young beach

It’s a city pop tune so rhythmic and pleasant it makes you want to skip along.

The song is by the band never young beach and was released in 2020 as their fifth single.

It was an original theme song written for an animated film of the same name.

It’s catchy enough to make you hum it without thinking, and the unforced vocals and mellow groove gently sink into your heart.

The lyrics liken words that well up from within to soda bubbles, giving it a wonderfully youthful vibe.

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CreepHyp “Love Hotel”

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CreepHyp is a rock band that has drawn attention for songs with a unique worldview.

“Love Hotel,” included on their 2013 album Blowing Overflowing I, Sorrow, Love, is a track that lets you feel both the freshness and the wistfulness of summer at the same time.

Its pop melody line, etched by a rhythmic band performance, lingers in your ears.

The fleeting lyrics themed around “summer” are perfect for those spending their youth.

It’s a summer love song we especially want high school students—who are just beginning to take a small step up the ladder to adulthood—to hear.

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