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!
Playlist
| Western songs that high school students like. Classic and popular hits from overseas. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | The Fate of OpheliaTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Dance-pop in Taylor Swift’s new song |
| 2east | Shape of YouEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | A love song about a woman I met at a bar |
| 3east | Let Me Love YouDJ Snake ft. Justin Bieber |  play_arrow | Collaboration song by DJ Snake and Justin Bieber |
| 4east | Drag Me DownOne Direction |  play_arrow | One Direction’s 2015 single |
| 5east | Want To Want MeJason Derulo |  play_arrow | Jason Derulo’s love-inspired song |
| 6east | High HopesPanic! At The Disco |  play_arrow | Anthem of Panic! At The Disco |
| 7east | Shut Up and DanceWalk the Moon |  play_arrow | WALK THE MOON 80s pop |
| 8east | Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson |  play_arrow | A global hit song that makes you want to move your body |
| 9east | Stressed Outtwenty one pilots |  play_arrow | Nostalgia song by Twenty One Pilots |
| 10east | Strip That DownLiam Payne ft. Quavo |  play_arrow | Liam Payne's 2017 song |
| 11east | Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | A pop tune by Owl City and Carly |
| 12east | Look What You Made Me DoTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Dance-pop that sings of karma and revenge |
| 13east | The Lazy SongBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Expressing a lazy mood with a Bruno Mars song |
| 14east | This Is MeThe Greatest Showman Cast |  play_arrow | An anthem that encourages you to proudly be yourself just as you are |
| 15east | No PromisesCheat Codes ft. Demi Lovato |  play_arrow | Collaboration song by Cheat Codes and Demi Lovato |
| 16east | HelloAdele |  play_arrow | A heartrending ballad imbued with deep feelings |
| 17east | Wild ThingsAlessia Cara |  play_arrow | Alessia Cara’s coming-of-age hit song |
| 18east | Break Free ft. ZeddAriana Grande |  play_arrow | A smash hit that captivated high school students around the world with its message of liberation |
| 19east | Just The Way You AreBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Bruno Mars’s love song masterpiece |
| 20east | SlideCalvin Harris ft. Frank Ocean, Migos |  play_arrow | A 2017 collaborative song by Calvin Harris and others |
| 21east | Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | Carly Rae Jepsen's coming-of-age pop song |
| 22east | RockabyeClean Bandit ft. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie |  play_arrow | An old lullaby turned into a dance hall |
| 23east | On My MindEllie Goulding |  play_arrow | Ellie Goulding’s 2015 release |
| 24east | Uma ThurmanFall Out Boy |  play_arrow | Inspired by a Tarantino film |
| 25east | G.D.F.R.Flo Rida ft. Sage The Gemini and Lookas |  play_arrow | G.D.F.R. three-rapper collaboration song |
| 26east | We Are Young ft. Janelle MonáeFun |  play_arrow | A global hit song that celebrates the vibrant spirit of youth |
| 27east | Let It GoIdina Menzel |  play_arrow | A global hit song from Frozen's theme song |
| 28east | RadioactiveImagine Dragons |  play_arrow | Signature songs of Imagine Dragons |
| 29east | On The Floor ft. PitbullJennifer Lopez |  play_arrow | A worldwide hit song that expresses the joy of living through dance |
| 30east | All Time LowJon Bellion |  play_arrow | Jon Bellion's 2016 hit song |
| 31east | Baby ft. LudacrisJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | A smash-hit song about the feelings of first love |
| 32east | California GurlsKaty Perry |  play_arrow | A smash hit song brimming with the refreshing vibe of California |
| 33east | HUMBLE.Kendrick Lamar |  play_arrow | Kendrick Lamar’s hit song with a deep message |
| 34east | Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRockLMFAO |  play_arrow | A quintessential energetic dance number |
| 35east | Bad RomanceLady Gaga |  play_arrow | Introduction to Lady Gaga’s signature songs |
| 36east | Bad ThingsMachine Gun Kelly & Camila Cabello |  play_arrow | A collaboration song by MGK and Camila |
| 37east | Lean On (feat. MØ)Major Lazer & DJ Snake |  play_arrow | A popular song filled with the radiance of youth |
| 38east | Don’t Wanna KnowMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Maroon 5’s collaboration track with Kendrick |
| 39east | SugarMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Maroon 5’s global hit song |
| 40east | Like I’m Gonna Lose YouMeghan Trainor ft. John Legend |  play_arrow | A collaborative song about the sorrow of losing a loved one |
| 41east | Slow HandsNiall Horan |  play_arrow | Niall Horan 80s funk |
| 42east | CloseNick Jonas ft. Tove Lo |  play_arrow | Collaboration song by Nick and Tove |
| 43east | StarshipsNicki Minaj |  play_arrow | A signature song by Nicki Minaj with freedom as its theme |
| 44east | What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction |  play_arrow | The appeal of One Direction’s debut song |
| 45east | Just Give Me A Reason ft. Nate RuessP!nk |  play_arrow | Reaffirming love with a duet by Pink and Nate |
| 46east | Just Like FireP!nk |  play_arrow | A song released by Pink in 2016 |
| 47east | HappyPharrell Williams |  play_arrow | Pharrell Williams’s upbeat song |
| 48east | Time Of Our LivesPitbull, Ne-Yo |  play_arrow | A collaboration song by Pitbull and Ne-Yo |
| 49east | Work (Explicit) ft. DrakeRihanna |  play_arrow | Rihanna’s captivating dancehall-infused track |
| 50east | EspressoSabrina Carpenter |  play_arrow | A powerful song that supports the dreams of young people |
| 51east | Please Please PleaseSabrina Carpenter |  play_arrow | Sabrina sings about the struggles of love |
| 52east | Stay With MeSam Smith |  play_arrow | Sam Smith’s classic heartbreak ballad |
| 53east | Good For YouSelena Gomez |  play_arrow | Collaboration song by Selena and ASAP |
| 54east | Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)Shakira |  play_arrow | Shakira’s official World Cup cheering song |
| 55east | We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor’s heartbreak pop song |
| 56east | Something Just Like ThisThe Chainsmokers & Coldplay |  play_arrow | A fusion track of EDM and warm melodies |
| 57east | I Feel It ComingThe Weeknd ft. Daft Punk |  play_arrow | Collaboration between The Weeknd and Daft Punk |
| 58east | See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa |  play_arrow | Charlie Puth’s moving hit song |
| 59east | PILLOWTALKZAYN |  play_arrow | ZAYN’s solo debut. Its portrayal of love resonates deeply. |
| 60east | Never Forget YouZara Larsson, MNEK |  play_arrow | Collaboration song by Zara Larsson and MNEK |
| 61east | Party Rock AnthemLMFAO | play_arrow | It's rare to find someone who doesn't recognize this song when it plays... |
| 62east | Counting StarsOneRepublic |  play_arrow | This is another song that became popular. When I was spo... |
| 63east | Oh My GodAdele |  play_arrow | A distinctive song: Adele's 'Oh My God' |
| 64east | My Head & My HeartAva Max |  play_arrow | Ava Max, a prodigy of electro-pop |
| 65east | It’s My LifeBon Jovi |  play_arrow | Western rock music remains consistently popular among junior high school students. |
| 66east | American IdiotGreen Day |  play_arrow | Lyrics and music with a high school student-oriented style |
| 67east | Lose You To Love MeSelena Gomez |  play_arrow | A timeless song that heals the emotions of high school life, Selena Gomez |
| 68east | Blank SpaceTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Songs included on a globally famous and popular Western music album |
| 69east | Save MyselfEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | If you are a university student and are about to start listening to Western music... |
| 70east | I Feel It ComingThe Weeknd | play_arrow | The most popular Western-style clothes among college students who have awakened to fashion... |
| 71east | So Far AwayAvenged Sevenfold |  play_arrow | A hidden gem by a popular American metal band... |
| 72east | Here I StandMadina Lake |  play_arrow | A popular American alternative rock band... |
| 73east | HeroSkillet |  play_arrow | The hugely popular American twin-vocal duo Chris… |
| 74east | Head Above WaterTheory Of A Deadman |  play_arrow | Discovered by Nickelback, they made their major-label debu... |
| 75east | SummertimeMy Chemical Romance |  play_arrow | A famous song by a world-renowned rock band from the United States... |
| 76east | SulfurSlipknot |  play_arrow | America, where everyone covers their faces with maniacal masks... |
| 77east | Somebody Loves YouBetty Who |  play_arrow | It’s a song released in 2014. Upbeat… |
| 78east | Cartoon HeroesAQUA |  play_arrow | Perfect for summer—utterly uplifting, Uni… |
| 79east | TiredAlan Walker ft. Gavin James |  play_arrow | Western EDM that blows away the fatigue from the scorching heat… |
| 80east | How Far I’ll GoAlessia Cara |  play_arrow | Speaking of Western songs that feel summery, Disney’s a... |
| 81east | Heroes (we could be) ft. Tove LoAlesso |  play_arrow | We can be heroes! Summer high school baseball... |
| 82east | GirlfriendAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | A perfect Western song for cheering at summer high school baseball... |
| 83east | ShowerBecky G |  play_arrow | Summer high school baseball—after the game, my body drenched in sweat… |
| 84east | Let It GoDemi Lovato |  play_arrow | A Western song that blows away the summer heat, and... |
| 85east | Beat It ft. John MayerFall Out Boy |  play_arrow | A rock band performing Michael Jackson’s classic hits... |
| 86east | Love MyselfHailee Steinfeld |  play_arrow | In the film The Edge of Seventeen, the protagonist... |
| 87east | We Got The WorldIcona pop |  play_arrow | The world is ours! Supremely positive… |
| 88east | On Top Of The WorldImagine Dragons |  play_arrow | The happiness I had dreamed of since I was a child was sudd... |
| 89east | Don’t Be So Hard On YourselfJess Glynne |  play_arrow | Western music that's perfect as a cheer song for summer high school baseball... |
| 90east | FireworkKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Launch the fireworks of victory! You troublesome star… |
| 91east | Die YoungKe$ha |  play_arrow | When it comes to songs that get everyone clapping along and hyped, Keshi... |
| 92east | Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)Kelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | The audition show American Idol... |
| 93east | All The StarsKendrick Lamar & SZA |  play_arrow | In 2018, it shattered existing box office records… |
| 94east | I See a VictoryKim Burrell, Pharrell Williams |  play_arrow | In the ending theme of the movie “Dream,” th... |
| 95east | Another Day of SunLa La Land |  play_arrow | In 2016, the much-talked-about musical... |
| 96east | Shout Out to My ExLittle Mix |  play_arrow | A British four-member girl group that sings and dances... |
| 97east | I Won’t Let You DownOK Go |  play_arrow | How on earth did you film/shoot this? It must have taken a lot of practice... |
| 98east | Runnin’Pharrell Williams |  play_arrow | In the movie Hidden Figures, the protagonist goes from building to building... |
| 99east | Fight SongRachel Platten |  play_arrow | Rachel, who made her first visit to Japan in 2016, ... |
| 100east | Shine Ya LightRita Ora |  play_arrow | We’re shining! Summer high school baseball, the players… |
| 101east | BraveSara Bareilles |  play_arrow | When it comes to Western songs that give you courage, Sarah… |
| 102east | Never Give UpSia |  play_arrow | Never give up! The phrase from the title… |
| 103east | This Is MeThe Greatest Showman |  play_arrow | Nominated for the 2017 Academy Award for Best Original Song… |
| 104east | DontchangeMusiq |  play_arrow | A high-level performance with rich neo-soul textures... |
| 105east | Oh LoveGreen Day |  play_arrow | G… is an American punk rock band. |
| 106east | Got The LifeKorn |  play_arrow | Powerful vocals and a rockin’ flair are dancing... |
| 107east | Gold CobraLimp Bizkit |  play_arrow | A sound that pursues the punk rock style... |
| 108east | Underclass HeroSUM41 |  play_arrow | Video games like “NBA 08” and “Mad… |
| 109east | Up All Nightblink-182 |  play_arrow | That everyone shares the same hopes and fears, the same desires… |
| 110east | runninAdam Lambert |  play_arrow | Became one of the star singers overnight on a certain American TV show... |
| 111east | Wretched And DivineBlack Veil Brides |  play_arrow | An American [artist/band] with an appealing low-pitched vocal voice… |
| 112east | Vampire HeartHiM |  play_arrow | The Finnish brand that’s selling well worldwide, especially among young women… |
| 113east | Marry The NightLady Gaga |  play_arrow | The American Pop—renowned in Japan for its exceptional name recognition... |
| 114east | Not AgainStaind |  play_arrow | A popular American progressive rock band... |
| 115east | 5. MärzMegaherz |  play_arrow | They are a popular German metal band. They cover their bodies... |
| 116east | Dangerous WomanAriana Grande |  play_arrow | A powerful retro-blues-style ballad |
| 117east | What The HellAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | Avril Lavigne’s song of freedom and liberation |
| 118east | That’s What I LikeBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Bruno Mars songs 2017 |
| 119east | Chained To The RhythmKaty Perry ft. Skip Marley |  play_arrow | Katy Perry's political tropical song |
| 120east | PrayingKe$ha |  play_arrow | Proud of myself even when I'm alone |