Touching Western songs recommended for high school students: world classics and popular hits
Have you ever experienced a moment when music moved you to your core?
It’s said that music can have many effects that stir our emotions—giving a push when we’re trying our best, or easing a heavy heart just a little.
This time, we’re introducing inspiring English-language songs that are perfect for sensitive and empathetic high school students!
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Moving Western songs recommended for high school students: World classics and popular tracks (51–60)
See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa
An emotionally moving song where a soul-stirring melody and Wiz Khalifa’s rap resonate throughout.
Charlie Puth’s delicate vocals poignantly sing of the sorrow of losing someone dear and the longing to meet again.
Released in March 2015 as part of the soundtrack for the film Furious 7, it became a worldwide hit.
When you want to be reminded of the importance of friendship and bonds, this song will warm your heart.
It’s also perfect for making memories with new friends you meet in high school.
It’s sure to stay close to your heart and give you courage.
Graduationbenny blanco, Juice WRLD
A moving graduation song that poignantly portrays memories of high school life and personal growth.
This collaboration by benny blanco and Juice WRLD was released in August 2019 and dominated charts around the world.
The music video features many celebrities and depicts the futures of graduating students.
Set to a melody that samples Vitamin C’s classic hit, Juice WRLD’s delicate vocals sing about past friendships, inner struggles, and hope for the future.
Its honest portrayal of adolescent emotions will surely resonate with junior high school students as well.
It’s a song that gives you the courage to take a new step forward.
Stressed Outtwenty one pilots
A track that sings about nostalgia for childhood.
It was released in 2015 by the American music duo Twenty One Pilots and won a Grammy Award.
The music video was filmed at the childhood friend’s house of the drummer, Josh Dun.
Oh My GodAdele
When it comes to songs that high school students listen to, most are catchy and poppy, or simply whatever’s trending.
But there are surely some people who want to listen to something more unique.
For those listeners, I recommend Adele’s “Oh My God.” Many people probably associate Adele with emotional ballads.
However, “Oh My God” is the complete opposite of that image—a cool, blues-tinged dance track.
Definitely give it a listen.
Moving Western songs recommended for high school students: world classics and popular tracks (61–70)
Rap GodEminem
Sparked by the show Freestyle Dungeon, hip-hop became a major craze among many young people.
High school students were no exception.
Many of you in high school may have gotten into hip-hop through MC battles, right? For high schoolers who are just starting to fall in love with hip-hop, I recommend the track “Rap God.” It’s a song by Eminem, who commands immense props, and it’s famous for its incredibly fast rap—so fast it even made it into the Guinness World Records.
MemoriesMaroon 5
Maroon 5 is an American band that has gained worldwide popularity with its wide-ranging musicality and catchy lyrics.
From upbeat tracks that get you moving to heart-wrenching ballads, they can do it all—but the song we’re introducing this time is so sad you’ll want to have a handkerchief ready.
“Memories” is a masterpiece created as a requiem when their longtime manager passed away.
While death may not feel very close to most high school students, parting ways with friends is inevitable for seniors preparing to graduate.
If you’re in your final year, be sure to give it a listen.
Lose You To Love MeSelena Gomez
High school is a time full of new discoveries, from part-time jobs to romance.
Along the way, you might go through a breakup or grow distant from friends, and sometimes feel down.
The Western song I recommend at times like these is Lose You To Love Me.
It’s sung by Selena Gomez, a singer-songwriter who’s hugely popular among teenagers.
The lyrics are abstract, so you can relate them to your own experiences.
Be sure to listen while checking the Japanese translation too.