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/coming-of-age songs recommended for high school students (51–60)
A Little Love SongMONGOL800
This is a youthful love song notable for its gentle vocals and simple melody.
The lyrics, expressing honest feelings anyone can relate to, are sure to evoke bittersweet memories of school days.
Conveying straightforward feelings for a special person right before your eyes, this piece was included on the album “MESSAGE” and became a signature song of the Okinawa-born band MONGOL800.
In 2019, a film of the same name was produced, and the song has also been used as the ending theme for the TV anime “Teasing Master Takagi-san” and “The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten.” It’s a heartfelt recommendation for those looking to liven up graduation ceremonies, school festivals, or karaoke sessions.
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Digital distribution started in January 2024, and the CD was released in February.
It’s a song that RADWIMPS created for the event “18-sai.” The lyrics, which support people at graduation or standing at life’s crossroads, are striking and give you the courage to find your own path.
It also touches on worries unique to youth, such as friendship and how to engage with society.
The fusion of choral and rock sounds feels fresh, making it a perfect track for graduation season.
It’s a song I’d love for anyone facing a life milestone to hear.
possibilitySambomasutā
A single packed with blazing rock spirit and a message that hits you right in the heart.
It delivers an exhilarating rush, like sprinting straight through the middle of your youth.
Released in May 2015, this track was also chosen as the theme song for the film “Biri Gyaru,” which is based on a true story.
It’s a power song that teaches us that strong will and constant effort are essential to make our dreams come true.
Especially when you feel like giving up, I want you to sing this song with your friends, cheer each other on, and recharge your energy! It’s a perfect pick for school culture festivals.
With Sambomaster’s vocals pushing you forward, you’ll believe in your potential and keep moving ahead.
MATSURI BAYASHIKEYTALK
The slapping on the bass feels great.
It’s a song by the four-piece rock band KEYTALK, released in 2016 as their eighth single.
Just like the title suggests, it’s a danceable track that gives off a summery vibe, and it’s especially recommended for high schoolers with a crush.
A roundup of youth songs I want to recommend to high school students (61–70)
Blue BookmarkGalileo Galilei
This work blends the nostalgic timbre of the kalimba with a refined band sound, creating a wistful yet translucent atmosphere.
Released by the rock band Galileo Galilei in June 2011, it is still beloved by many.
Chosen as the opening theme for the anime Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, which became a social phenomenon, it harmonizes perfectly with the series’ world and adds depth to its story.
The lyrics portray memories of days gone by and the bonds with cherished friends, evoking nostalgic scenes like turning the pages of a photo album.
17TOMOO
Singer-songwriter TOMOO is known for her simple, piano-centered sound rich in emotion.
Released in October 2022 as her second major single, this piece is a lyrical medium ballad that awakens the memory of being seventeen that everyone carries in their hearts.
It’s striking how it weaves in the familiar motif of ice cream from a vending machine to portray the loneliness of growing up and the hope that, thanks to someone by your side, you can become a child again.
The track was later included on the album “TWO MOON.” It invites you to bask in nostalgia while also letting you feel the warmth of the present moment.
Our Uniform Christmas＝LOVE
Doesn’t the idea of spending Christmas in a school uniform make many hearts flutter? Walking through town at dusk with someone you like—the exhilaration and the slightly bittersweet mood blend beautifully in this quintessential winter song.
Producer Rino Sashihara poured her strong desire to create “a Christmas song” into this track, which was released in December 2017 as =LOVE’s second single and became one of the group’s signature early hits.
It lets you relive a sparkling page of youth, bringing back those sweet and sour memories from your school days.
Give it a listen when you want to feel the excitement of a budding romance all over again.