Coming-of-age Western songs recommended for high school students: world classics and popular hits.

SugarMaroon 5

Maroon 5 – Sugar (Official Music Video)

It’s a single by Maroon 5.

It’s based on a surprise concept where they crash wedding venues and perform right in front of the bride and groom.

The track captures the brides’ excited screams, making it an incredibly happy song.

Counting StarsOneRepublic

OneRepublic – Counting Stars

It’s a 2014 single by the American five-piece rock band OneRepublic.

The song says that on sleepless nights, instead of counting money or worries, we should look up at the stars—it might remind us of what truly matters.

I Look to YouWhitney Houston

Whitney Houston – I Look to You (Official HD Video)

This is a song that became the title track of the final album by the songstress Whitney Houston, who passed away in 2012.

Many listeners will likely be captivated by Whitney’s powerful yet warm delivery as she sings, “You made me strong.”

SorryJustin Bieber

Justin Bieber – Sorry (PURPOSE : The Movement)

This is a single by Justin Bieber, Canada’s top pop singer.

He debuted at 14 and has produced numerous hit songs around the world.

He has continued singing through his voice change and various other transitions.

Many people have probably heard his music at least once.

Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Official Video)

This is a song that, as Cyndi Lauper’s debut single, is still loved worldwide.

It was released in Japan in 1984, yet it continues to captivate fans of Western music even today.

Cyndi Lauper’s sweet, soaring voice lifts your spirits and resets you to a brighter mood.

Whenever, WhereverShakira

Shakira – Whenever, Wherever (Official HD Video)

This is a single by Shakira, a Latin pop singer from Colombia.

Released in 2001, it reached number 8 on the charts in Japan.

Although she had already gained fans in Spanish-speaking regions, this song marked her challenge to the global stage as a non-native English speaker—and her success.

Graduationbenny blanco, Juice WRLD

benny blanco, Juice WRLD – Graduation (Official Music Video)

Rapper Benny Blanco collaborated with singer Juice WRLD on the track “Graduation.” It’s crafted from the perspective of a male student graduating from school, singing about unchanging friendship and the life ahead.

Its charm lies in many relatable points, such as depictions of growing nostalgic for a school he used to hate and segments introducing his classmates.

It also sprinkles in dark humor here and there, giving you a chuckle.

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