A roundup of youth-themed songs recommended for high school students
The songs you fall in love with in high school will become vivid memories adorning a page of your youth.
It’s a strange feeling that they never fade and you can still listen to them decades later.
In this article, we’ve put together a selection of tracks we recommend for those of you right in the middle of your youth right now!
We’ll introduce a wide range—from songs that fire you up, to ones that heighten the mood for romance, to heart-wrenching pieces that might make you cry.
Be sure to read to the end.
You just might discover the best music of your life.
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A roundup of youth songs I’d recommend to high school students (111–120)
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
It’s a song brimming with the feeling of spring.
Included on the album “Zankyō Reference,” it features ONE OK ROCK’s powerful sound and lyrics that resonate deeply.
The title is made from the initials of vocalist Taka’s friends, and the song sings of friendship, youth, and hope for the future.
It’s loved not only as a graduation song, but also as an encouraging anthem that gently pushes those taking a leap into a new environment.
It’s a track we especially recommend to anyone starting a new chapter in the spring season.
cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS
RADWIMPS is a rock band known for highly empathetic lyrics and heart-fluttering love songs.
Among their tracks, the one especially recommended for high school students is a number called “Sokkenai.” Many listeners will find themselves swooning over the lyrics that capture the delicate atmosphere before two people start dating.
While the song runs a relatively long seven minutes, it’s packed with charm that makes the time fly by when you listen while reading the lyrics.
You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO
This is a very refreshing rock tune with the sparkling melodies of the three-piece all-female rock band SHISHAMO.
The driving, exhilarating beat feels like it links perfectly with high school life, and as you listen, you’ll feel like you could burst into a run at any moment.
Whether you’re going to a rock festival or not, listen to “Kimi to Natsu Fes” while thinking about “you”—definitely give it a try!
I like you.YUTORI-SEDAI
A song packed with the sweet, tender feelings of high school romance—stealing glances in class, getting absorbed in whatever your crush loves.
Many listeners will instantly relate to the anxiety of “Would it bother them if I told them how I feel?” Being rejected is scary, but it hurts even more to say nothing and have someone else swoop in, right? Why not listen to this track, take the courage it gives you, and go for a bold confession? YUTORI-SEDAI’s vocals will surely give you the push you need.
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A heartwarming song themed around parting with friends and setting out on new journeys.
It was released in September 2011 and produced as the set piece for the middle school division of that year’s NHK Nationwide School Music Competition.
It is also included on flumpool’s third original album, “experience.” The song was performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, capturing the hearts of many.
Its lyrics, which sing of hope for the future and bonds between friends, especially resonate with students.
It’s a track that many can deeply relate to when facing changes like graduation or advancing to the next stage.
While expressing the sadness of saying goodbye to friends, it also portrays mutual respect for each other’s dreams, making it a song that speaks closely to high school students.
I adore you, you cutie!SUI
This is one of sui’s signature songs, capturing the sweet-and-sour feelings of youthful first love.
It tells how the narrator’s thoughts about the classmate they like—sitting right next to them—turn everyday life, starting with a simple “good morning,” into heart-throbbing, special moments.
The song vividly portrays the pangs and sweetness of being in love, from being disarmed by a smile to becoming completely infatuated.
Released in August 2020, the track became a hot topic among young people—especially on TikTok—and was a massive hit on YouTube with millions of views.
It’s a must-listen not only for high schoolers, but also for anyone who wants to revisit the bittersweet memories of first love!
On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon
It’s Aimyon’s “Sakura ga Furu Yoru wa” (“On the Night When Cherry Blossoms Fall”).
It was also used as the theme song for the romance reality show “Koi to Ookami ni wa Damasarenai.” The cherry blossom hairstyle Aimyon sports in the music video is a must-see.
The title alone evokes spring, and listening to the song only strengthens that impression.
While Aimyon often gives off a cool image, this track has a gentler feel that’s a bit different.
Its refreshing sound exudes a powerful sense of youth—a song that really brings back memories of school days.
