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: Famous and popular international tracks (21–30)
Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen
With its catchy melody and vivid pop sensibility that sticks in your ears, this Western pop song is popular among high school students too.
Carly Rae Jepsen’s cute vocals honestly capture the flutter of first love.
The lyrics vividly portray the longing for romance and those sweet-and-sour feelings, making it a perfect page of youth.
Released in February 2012, the song became a huge hit in Canada, then went on to top the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S., holding the number-one spot for nine weeks.
Even if you’re not familiar with Western pop, you’ll be instantly drawn to its refreshing charm.
It’s a breezy, sky-blue kind of track that feels fresh no matter how many times you listen—definitely give it a spin.
No PromisesCheat Codes ft. Demi Lovato
A collaboration between Los Angeles DJ trio Cheat Codes and American singer-songwriter Demi Lovato.
Released in 2017, it was certified Platinum in seven countries.
An acoustic version is included on Demi’s album “Tell Me You Love Me.”
RockabyeClean Bandit ft. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie
A dancehall track inspired by the traditional 1765 folk song “Rock-a-bye Baby.” It’s a collaboration between the British electronic group Clean Bandit, singer Anne-Marie, and Jamaican singer Sean Paul.
Released in 2016, it reached No.
1 on charts around the world.
On My MindEllie Goulding
A track released in 2015 by the British singer Ellie Goulding.
It was inspired by her experiences of drinking too much and letting loose while on tour.
The music video, featuring actress Cristina Squyres, was filmed in Las Vegas.
Uma ThurmanFall Out Boy
A track inspired by films directed by Quentin Tarantino and by actress Uma Thurman.
It was released in 2015 by the American rock band Fall Out Boy and samples Jack Marshall’s 1964 track “Theme From ‘The Munsters.’”