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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!

Foreign songs that high school students like: Famous and popular overseas tracks (11–20)

Let It GoIdina Menzel

Idina Menzel – Let It Go (from “Frozen”) (Audio)
Let It GoIdina Menzel

The theme song from a film that sparked a worldwide craze in 2013.

It’s a moving track that portrays a woman unleashing the power she had hidden and accepting herself as she is.

Idina Menzel’s powerful vocals are striking, and the chorus is especially captivating.

It’s a song that even those who struggle with English can enjoy.

Featured on the soundtrack of the movie Frozen, it was translated into 25 languages.

In 2014, it sold 109,000 copies and became the fifth best-selling song in the world that year.

Highly recommended for high school students, it’s a song that gives you the courage to live true to yourself.

It’s guaranteed to be a hit at karaoke—why not sing it with your friends and have fun?

Slow HandsNiall Horan

Niall Horan – Slow Hands (Official Lyric Video)
Slow HandsNiall Horan

A track released in 2017 by Niall Horan, a member of One Direction.

Influenced by classic 1980s funk rock, it became a hit worldwide, reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts, and earned platinum certification in seven countries.

StarshipsNicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj – Starships (Explicit) (Official Video)
StarshipsNicki Minaj

With its catchy beat and cheerful melody, this track captivates listeners.

Upon its release in February 2012, it reached No.

5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a global hit.

Featured on the album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, it became one of Nicki Minaj’s signature songs.

Packed with a message of “live freely,” it’s perfect for blowing off steam or lifting your mood.

Great for drives with friends or when you want to hype up a party.

It’s also a must-listen for anyone interested in upbeat pop music.

See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa – See You Again ft. Charlie Puth [Official Video] Furious 7 Soundtrack
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.

Counting StarsOneRepublic

OneRepublic – Counting Stars
Counting StarsOneRepublic

This is another song that became popular.

I heard it playing when I went to a sporting goods store.

Back when I was in high school, a lot of my friends knew it too, so I think it appeals to students.

It’s the kind of song you want to listen to on a starry night.