Western songs that high school students like. Classic and popular hits from overseas.
I’ve put together a collection of Western songs that you’d hear at least once a day somewhere around high school! Even if you don’t usually listen to Western music, I’m sure you’ve heard these tracks at least once.
Take this opportunity to listen to songs beyond Japanese music—something might spark inside you!
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Western songs that high school students like: International classics and popular tracks (51–60)
Time Of Our LivesPitbull, Ne-Yo

A collaboration between the American rapper Pitbull and the R&B singer Ne-Yo.
It samples Chaka Khan’s 1981 track “Fate.” The music video, which depicts a New Year’s Eve party, features Fergie.
Work (Explicit) ft. DrakeRihanna

This song is packed with Rihanna’s charm.
It features an urban sound that fuses dancehall and reggae, and its catchy finish leaves the repeated “Work” in your head.
The lyrics, which depict a complex relationship between a man and a woman, are said to reflect Rihanna’s cultural background.
Upon its release in January 2016, it spent nine consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the Billboard charts, and her collaboration with Drake also became a hot topic.
It’s a great track to play while chatting with friends at a café—its breezy rhythm naturally lifts your spirits.
EspressoSabrina Carpenter

A song has arrived that powerfully supports the dreams and hopes of young people.
Sung by Sabrina Carpenter, it features confident lyrics and an upbeat rhythm.
Released in April 2024, the track is included on her sixth album, Short n’ Sweet.
Its energetic beat and playful lyrics give you the courage to dive into new environments.
It’s the perfect song for anyone taking a new step while staying true to themselves.
If you listen to it with friends after the entrance ceremony, it will surely make you feel the exciting beginning of your school life.
Stay With MeSam Smith

A ballad that pleads earnestly for love, its gospel-tinged melody strikes a chord.
You can feel the protagonist’s loneliness after a one-night encounter.
Included on the 2014 debut album In the Lonely Hour, it topped the UK charts and reached No.
2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, becoming a global hit.
Sam Smith’s delicate vocals are captivating, and it’s a song that resonates when you’re feeling heartbroken or lonely.
It might be fun to sing along with friends, too.
Why not take this opportunity to immerse yourself in Sam Smith’s world?
Good For YouSelena Gomez

A collaboration between American singer Selena Gomez and rapper ASAP Rocky.
Songwriter Julia Michaels, who has worked on tracks for artists like Fifth Harmony and Kelly Clarkson, was involved in its production.
It is sampled in CVRL’s 2016 track “Skin Tight.”


