RAG MusicTeens
A wonderful classic

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!

Western pop songs that high school students like: Famous and popular international tracks (1–10)

Shut Up and DanceWalk the Moon

WALK THE MOON – Shut Up and Dance (Official Video)
Shut Up and DanceWalk the Moon

A track released in 2014 by the American rock band Walk the Moon.

It features an ’80s pop and rock vibe.

The track has been used in many forms of media, including the 2016 films Norm of the North and Bad Moms.

Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen

Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen – Good Time (Official Video)
Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen

It’s a breezy, catchy pop tune that perfectly suits a summer blue sky.

This collaboration between Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen caused a big buzz as soon as it was released in June 2012.

It became a huge hit worldwide, reaching No.

8 on the U.S.

Billboard Hot 100 and No.

1 in Canada and New Zealand.

Its bright, uplifting lyrics and danceable beat will get your heart dancing.

It’s the perfect song for a drive with friends or for making fun memories.

Even on a hot summer day, this track is guaranteed to leave you feeling refreshed and exhilarated!

Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson

Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk (Official Video) ft. Bruno Mars
Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson

This is a song brimming with fun and confidence that makes you want to move your body the moment you hear it.

Released in November 2014, it became a massive hit worldwide.

Its music video, with over 470 million views, ranked 9th in YouTube views as of January 2023.

It was performed at the Super Bowl 50 halftime show and won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.

Showcasing a superb fusion of Mark Ronson’s talent and Bruno Mars’s individuality, this track is guaranteed to light up any dance floor.

It’s also perfect for hyping up with friends.

It will surely open a new door to music in your heart.

Look What You Made Me DoTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Look What You Made Me Do
Look What You Made Me DoTaylor Swift

A dance-pop track released in 2017 by Taylor Swift, sung about karma and revenge.

It is rumored to reference Kanye West and Kim Kardashian.

The lyric video surpassed 19 million views in its first 24 hours after release.

Stressed Outtwenty one pilots

twenty one pilots: Stressed Out [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
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.