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!

Playlist

Recommended summer songs for high school students. Midsummer classics and popular tracks.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai		A summer theme song that sings of youthful love
2	Because I’ve always loved you.neguse.		A fight song that depicts the youthful spirit of high school baseball
3	Summer Colorsyuzu		Natsuiro is an eternal classic of youth
4	sea glassSaucy Dog		A classic song that depicts bittersweet summer memories
5	fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi		The summer classic by DAOKO and Kenshi Yonezu
6	You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO		A youthful SHISHAMO song about enjoying love at a summer music festival
7	Trace that dreamYOASOBI		A song by YOASOBI that depicts summer scenes
8	cotton candyback number		A famous back number song that depicts a romance at a summer festival
9	It smells like a midsummer night.aimyon		The appeal of Aimyon’s “The Scent of a Midsummer Night”
10	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s summer song, cheering on youth
11	Summer Love Sensationmakaroni enpitsu		A classic Macaroni Enpitsu song that portrays summer love and youth
12	Summer MiracleKALMA		KALMA releases an exhilarating summer-themed rock track for streaming
13	Starting Oversumika		A youthful anthem aiming for the summer Koshien
14	summer squallarashi		A summer cheer song like a storm, expressing the freshness of youth.
15	Super SummerNiziU		A catchy song that colors NiziU’s summer
16	Ghost in the FlowersYorushika		Yorushika’s movie theme song, the bittersweet feelings of summer
17	water lily blossomShonan no Kaze		A refreshing summer track, a heart-thrilling tune
18	sparkleFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s summer song, where feelings of love resound refreshingly.
19	Ocean living roomSuzuki Suzuki		Brother duo Suzuki Suzuki's summer song
20	You are the seaMy Hair is Bad		High school youth, summer memories, and a bittersweet love
21	Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya		A refreshing song that portrays the bittersweet memories of youth
22	Go! Go! Summer!KARA		KARA, a single of a Japanese original song
23	Midsummer FireworksLIL LEAGUE		Depicts a bittersweet, once-in-a-lifetime summer romance
24	Sparklers feat. Lila IkutaSato Chiaki		A pleasant song that captures the feeling of a summer romance
25	Fanfaresumika		An upbeat, exhilarating cheer song
26	Summertime Recordjin		Jin-san’s poignant summer hit song PV
27	Only for you, clear skiesYorushika		A song by Yorushika that depicts the youth of summer
28	MagicMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s summer cheer song
29	Song of PointillismInoue Sonoko		A ballad that depicts Sonoko Inoue’s feelings of love
30	planetariumOtsuka Ai		A classic song that sings of Ai Otsuka’s heartrending feelings of love
31	The summer you gave meieiri reo		Leo Ieiri’s theme song for bittersweet summer memories
32	Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s “Spirits of the Sea” is a bittersweet summer song.
33	Mock youthMEGA SHINNOSUKE		At summer’s end, the fleeting melody of youth
34	Because of the summerRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' debut EP is packed with summer vibes.
35	Summer of UniformsMayo Okamoto		A classic song that sweetly and bittersweetly colors the memories of youth
36	StarmineDa-iCE		Da-iCE song, an uplifting cheer anthem
37	Samama Festival!Mrs. GREEN APPLE		An energetic summer track to make the best memories
38	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A refreshing, guitar-driven coming-of-age hit song
39	New EraUta from ONE PIECE FILM RED		Make the world happy with Uta's songs
40	ultramarineYOASOBI		A resolve to paint the future in my own colors
41	Midsummer day!Nogizaka 46		Nogizaka46’s bright summer tune, feelings of reunion
42	Fish’s LoveSuper VHS		A bittersweet summer romance, urban electropop
43	The Whereabouts on August 31furenzu		Depicting a poignant love at the end of summer
44	Summertime GhostSuiyōbi no Campanella		A nostalgic song that echoes on a summer night
45	Beautiful finsupittsu		Spitz’s movie theme song resonates with my heart.
46	mixMarushii		Google Pixel CM song, Marcy's heart-touching track
47	End of SummerShimizu Shota		A bittersweet memory of a summer’s-end romance
48	Sea Breeze and SelfishnessHinatazaka46		A wistful melody of first love by the summer seaside
49	GarnetOku Hanako		The theme song of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, a track that resonates with the heart
50	seaKEYTALK		KEYTALK’s “Sea” is a nostalgic new frontier.
51	Bewitch it4na		This song exudes a stylish atmosphere...
52	Drowning in summerBocchi		A bittersweet summer love song that's trending on social media
53	guitar bagGalileo Galilei		A refreshing four-piece band's summer classic
54	A bit emotionally unstable? …SummerOCHA NORMA		An idol group that delights the family living room audience
55	Summer IllusionOmoinotake		Omoinotake’s bittersweet summer tune
56	A wish in summerPenthouse		A song by the University of Tokyo–originated band Penthouse that depicts the feelings of summer love
57	Youth and youth and youthaimyon		A refreshing song themed around Aimyon’s youth
58	summer hazeatarayo		It's heartbreaking that the eternal promise made under the fireworks couldn't come true.
59	Lovers’ Fireworksmatsuri feat. enu		Koinaka Fireworks, an original piece written from a short drama script
60	Gate of GloryHirai Dai		A powerful song supporting summer high school baseball
61	More than friendsShimizu Shota		A bittersweet unrequited love for a female friend
62	Magic hourRyokushokushakai		A summer love song that portrays fireworks and romance
63	Ponytail and ScrunchieAKB48		AKB48's youth anthem, a classic that races through the summer
64	Midsummer Sounds Good!AKB48		A refreshing summer song becomes a million hit
65	STAND-ALONEAimer		Aimer’s signature song “STAND-ALONE” is gaining popularity.
66	Cobalt on a summer afternoonAwesome City Club		A refreshing three-piece band song that colors the summer of youth
67	MajesticB’z		B’z: a bittersweet ballad perfect for summer
68	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN’s signature song “Tentai Kansoku” (Stargazing)
69	E.G. summer RIDERE-girls		E-girls’ special summer single
70	Sound of SummerGReeeeN		A Japanese-style song that evokes the end of summer
71	summer skyGalileo Galilei		A bittersweet summer song of youth, an anime theme song
72	Light on fireIVVY		Beat the heat! IVVY's hot dance track
73	Hi-FiveME:I		A refreshing anthem of encouragement that portrays summer friendship
74	Our DiaryME:I		A heartwarming song that paints memories of summer
75	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		A heartwarming classic that portrays youthful love
76	HANABIMr.Children		Mr. Children's summer classic that resonates with the heart
77	How-toMrs. GREEN APPLE		Dance music to liven up the summer
78	Summer TriangleNICO Touches the Walls		A summer song by NICO Touches the Walls
79	CUT IT UPPKCZ® ft. CL & Afrojack		A dance tune to hype up the summer, by PKCZ and CL
80	tremoloRADWIMPS		Love and the fleeting nature of life, painted in beats and lyrics
81	Pareo is emerald.SKE48		Summer love song, youth colored by a pareo
82	UMI(produced by C&K)TEE		Feel the summer vibes with the melody of the sea
83	meteor showerUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A refreshing song that evokes the feeling of summer stars
84	Shaka Beach ~ Laka Laka LaUVERworld		It became a big hit with a refreshing, samba-style sound.
85	summer festivalWhiteberry		The vibrant spirit of youth, a classic by Whiteberry
86	SUMMER SONGYUI		A summer youth anthem—let’s find our courage.
87	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		A signature youth ballad by ZONE
88	fireworksaiko		Aiko’s “Hanabi” is a classic summer song, with a bittersweet love that resonates in the heart.
89	Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number		A bittersweet love song by back number that depicts summer youth
90	kamikazedps		A powerful song filled with the passionate feelings of summer
91	Nagisaimase		The Appeal of imase’s Summer Song “Nagisa”
92	Because I met youmiwa		An Anthem for Youth: Because I Met You
93	sparklermoon drop		A love song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of a summer romance.
94	Words Bubble Up Like Soda Popnever young beach		Rhythmic, feel-good city pop
95	love hotelkuriipuhaipe		Creephyp’s poignant summer classic
96	Melancholy, resplendentkuriipuhaipe		A song of poignant summer love and deep affection
97	green plumkuriipuhaipe		CreepHyp’s classic song that depicts summer romance
98	Nylon threadSakanakushon		Nostalgia with Sakanaction’s summer songs
99	Ice Cream SyndromeSukima Suichi		A classic youth anthem about a one-sided summer love
100	Heat haze of Augustmakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu's summer classic
101	Girls’ RuleNogizaka 46		A summery track that became a big hit as a commercial jingle.
102	cheat dayNogizaka 46		A vibrant, energetic song of youthful summer
103	Midsummer SunŌhara Sakurako		A summer love song, a refreshing track by Sakurako Ohara
104	Unchanging ThingsOku Hanako		An insert song from The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, a famous piece by Hanako Oku
105	Slow & EasyHirai Dai		Enjoy summer with the soothing sounds of Dai Hirai
106	Song of PointillismTenbyou no Uta		A song that portrays pure feelings of love at the end of summer
107	Live the summerRyokushokushakai		Ryokuoushoku Shakai's youth theme song
108	EsperanzaNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s Latin-style single filled with hope
109	Brilliant RainKing Gnu		“Rain, Radiant and Resplendent,” a portrayal of summer youth
110	FLY AGAIN 2019MAN WITH A MISSION		A passionate song by the world-famous rock band MWAM
111	In The ZooSuchmos		The Psychedelic Rock Summer Song: The Appeal of Suchmos
112	Summer Diveflumpool		A bright, uplifting track used across numerous media outlets
113	Coco☆NatsuMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		High-impact “Pinky Jones”