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-themed songs recommended for high school students (31–40)
Again and againHinatazaka46
It’s a cheer song filled with a warm yet powerful message that encourages you to try again as many times as it takes, even if you fail.
The lyrics, which say there’s no need to compare yourself with others, will resonate deeply with high school students who live amid daily competition.
It’s a track by the popular idol group Hinatazaka46, created as the support song for Nippon TV’s “41st High School Quiz Championship 2021,” and included as a coupling track on their sixth single released in October 2021.
Especially in those moments when you feel yourself slipping into self-doubt, give this song a listen—you’ll surely find the courage to take your next step.
CHE.R.RYYUI
When it comes to youthful songs that depict bittersweet romance, this track is definitely a must.
It’s “CHE.R.RY,” one of singer-songwriter YUI’s signature songs.
The transition from the A-melody, which reflects YUI’s cool image, to the catchy chorus feels great, and although it was released in 2007, it remains a staple that’s loved across generations even today.
I’m sure many people have sung it at karaoke or performed it with just a guitar.
Even as we’ve moved from cell phones to smartphones, many can still relate to the story portrayed in the lyrics.
blue budsoraru
Gaining popularity from his cover singing videos and now even running a virtual YouTuber agency, Soraru is a multi-talented singer.
If you’re a teenager who likes Vocaloid and utaite singers, you probably already know him.
His new song is Aoi Tsubomi.
It’s a rock-tinged track with a delicate musicality that feels like a snapshot of youth.
Students will find many relatable lyrics, so be sure to check it out.
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya
Blue Room, which also served as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death, is an energetic, uptempo song themed around “blue = youth,” blending freshness with a tinge of poignancy.
Its world is radiant with the dazzling confidence of youth, woven through its beautiful melodies and layered choruses.
Even as adults, the “blue room” still exists within our hearts.
That message seems like it could be a powerful boost for working adults too—especially when listened to during the commute.
Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai
This is a Ryokuoushoku Shakai song that depicts the brilliance and inner struggles of youth.
Released as a digital-only single in July 2024, it was written as the theme song for ABEMA’s dating show “Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita.
Summer Break 2024.” Its upbeat, powerful sound is paired with lyrics that capture young people sprinting forward with everything they’ve got.
The track conveys the importance of living to the fullest within the limited time of one’s youth, resonating with many young listeners.
The music video, featuring a grand collaboration with a 40-piece orchestra, also became a hot topic.
It’s a must-listen for anyone in the thick of their youth.
A roundup of youth/coming‑of‑age songs I recommend for high school students (41–50)
If I sing to the skywacci
For those working hard in their clubs or studying hard for their dreams, I highly recommend wacci’s song “Sora ni Waraeba” (“If You Smile at the Sky”).
This single was released digitally in 2018.
It’s a track many will relate to, capturing the pains, frustrations, and heartaches of youth.
Even in club activities, there will be pivotal moments—times when you’ll continue on, and when wins and losses could shape your future.
When you feel like you might break, letting the power of music give you courage isn’t a bad idea at all.
You still don’t know my prettiest girl.Nissy
This is a song released under the name Nissy by Takahiro Nishijima, who is active as an actor and TV personality.
It was released in 2016 as his sixth single.
I imagine there are high school students who are in love with these kinds of feelings.
His lively singing voice is wonderful.
