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.

Playlist

A roundup of youth-themed songs recommended for high school students
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s youth song
2	Live in the present.Saucy Dog		A youth anthem that conveys the importance of steady effort
3	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A support song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
4	Youth DiaryRyukku to soine gohan		A youth song of backpack cuddling and meals
5	MiracleGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s signature song, Kiseki
6	horizonback number		The cheer song presented by back number
7	We againSG		A moving song themed around parting and reunion
8	Azure Swimnishina		Treasure your memories and enjoy the present to the fullest
9	Scooping up blueatarayo		A youth song depicting farewells and hope in spring
10	Dear, boyHump Back		Hump Back’s challenge-themed youth rock song
11	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A youth song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
12	Youth SicknessFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s “Seishun-byo” portrays the pains of youth.
13	AcaciaBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN's Pokémon theme song
14	It doesn’t meltmakaroni enpitsu		The lyrics of the youth song depicting friendship are excellent
15	Gun partsPEOPLE 1		PEOPLE1's addictive commercial jingle
16	footprint(s)Little Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster youth support song
17	Savoring youthIkuta Rira feat. ano		A song that depicts the boredom of everyday life and the brilliance of the future
18	SeventeenKamiyama Yagi		A fast-paced guitar rock track that expresses the impulses of adolescence
19	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A moving song that captures a fleeting moment of youth
20	SunMy Hair is Bad		An inspiring song themed around high school baseball
21	Blue SpringSUPER BEAVER		A youth song that turns memories into strength
22	Spring ThiefYorushika		A farewell tale of cherry blossoms where time takes lives
23	SpeakingMrs. GREEN APPLE		Introduction to songs by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
24	ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism		A song of courage that supports the first step in life
25	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s youth theme song
26	Song SevenRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS’s moving masterpiece, music that shakes the heart
27	LiarWHITE JAM		A song filled with feelings for someone important
28	To the days without a nameyama		A graduation song sung by yama, written and composed by Yuuki Nagumo
29	dreamGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s youth-cheering love song
30	Blue Springback number		A rousing, heartfelt cheer song by back number
31	one’s true feelingssumika		The support of companions gives us the courage to keep going without giving up
32	ReunionRADWIMPS		The unrecognized importance of youth and the value of friendship
33	sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI		A song that gently supports the journey toward your dreams
34	Decisive Battle SpiritCHiCO with HoneyWorks		Youth and motivation with a do-or-die spirit
35	Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism		A youth song that sings of male friendship and fierce battles
36	Again and againHinatazaka46		An uplifting anthem that resonates with high school students
37	CHE.R.RYYUI		The appeal of YUI’s signature song CHE.R.RY
38	blue budsoraru		Soraru announced a new youth-themed song.
39	Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya		A powerful, upbeat song with a youth theme
40	Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai		A Ryokuoushoku Shakai song portraying the brilliance and conflicts of youth
41	If I sing to the skywacci		An encouraging song that resonates with the pains of youth
42	You still don’t know my prettiest girl.Nissy		Nissy’s song portrays the feelings of first love in high school
43	Teenage BlueEVE		Eve’s new song sings of the fleeting nature of youth
44	somedaySaucy Dog		Saucy Dog's youthful love song
45	Pride RevolutionCHiCO with HoneyWorks		A rock song by CHiCO with HoneyWorks
46	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		A coming-of-age song about looking up at the starry sky and thinking about the future
47	GarnetOku Hanako		Theme song of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
48	Your allykyarī pamyu pamyu		Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s 2018 digital single
49	Wake up!AAA		AAA's bright one-piece theme song
50	hurrayYabai T-shatsu Yasan		An anthem that supports and stands by the struggles of youth
51	Song of SpringFujihara Sakura		Sakura Fujiwara covers a classic hit by Spitz
52	TwinsCHiCO with HoneyWorks		Girl friendship: youth songs to listen to with your best friend
53	I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER		An inspiring rock song by SUPER BEAVER
54	Unchanging ThingsOku Hanako		A nostalgic youth song on a summer evening
55	Riding in a Time Machineneguse.		Neguse’s Love Song Time Travel
56	fake girlJY		Jiyoung’s love song sings of affection in a girlish way.
57	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		A signature coming-of-age love song by MONGOL800
58	CorrectRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS’ graduation support song
59	possibilitySambomasutā		A power song that teaches a strong will to realize your dreams
60	MATSURI BAYASHIKEYTALK		Recommended summer songs by KEYTALK
61	Blue BookmarkGalileo Galilei		A song of kalimba tones and bittersweet memories
62	17TOMOO		Singing about the memories of being seventeen and the loneliness of adulthood
63	Our Uniform Christmas＝LOVE		Uniform Christmas, bittersweet memories of youth
64	Nectarorenji supainikurabu		A rock band song that delicately portrays the emotions of youth
65	Kaikai KitanEVE		Kaikai Kitan by Eve, the opening theme song of Jujutsu Kaisen
66	DriveWANIMA		WANIMA's defiant melodic hardcore punk
67	TokimekiVaundy		Vaundy’s “Tokimeki” is a youth anthem
68	Shut up.Ado		It became a signature song by Ado that resonated with people of the same generation.
69	Let it flyLeola		Leola’s unrequited love song
70	Blue in the classroomHoshimachi Suisei		A song that depicts the bittersweetness of youth and parting
71	PUZZLEShimizu Shota		An anthem of support where the bonds with companions shine
72	Break the glass!Keyakizaka46		Keyakizaka46's rock number
73	If you are going to jumpOmoi		An encouraging song that blows your troubles away
74	Run Away[Alexandros]		A coming-of-age theme song for high school students pursuing their dreams
75	Campus mode!!Hatsuboshi Gakuen		A hopeful song that gives you confidence in difficult times
76	Wanted WantedMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that portrays the feelings of young people with a thrilling sense of speed
77	Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster		Cheering song of Little Glee Monster
78	Critical HitRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' youth-supporting rock song
79	Spring Notesmiwa		miwa's youth-themed song Haru no Oto
80	Bring it on, youth!Kobushi Fakutorī		A youth anthem that powerfully supports challenges at critical moments
81	Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu		A gem of a song depicting springtime farewells and youth
82	Beloved daysyangusukinii		A song by Young Skinny about feelings for a friend
83	BLUE DIZZINESSshiritsu ebisu chūgaku		In Ebichu’s new song, youth is portrayed as moving forward despite hesitation.
84	BetelgeuseYuuri		Yuuri’s ballad that portrays human bonds with a star motif
85	cadenceNatsushiro Takaaki		Guitar rock for anime theme songs
86	Unable to become an adultkujira		Warm lyrics that embrace solitude and affirm oneself
87	Peppermintmakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu’s youth-empowering song
88	ONE’S AGAINTHE ORAL CIGARETTES		Introduction to rock songs by THE ORAL CIGARETTES
89	SoundscapeTRUE		Theme song of a brass band club anime
90	oni; demon; ogre; spirit (depending on context)Yoshizawa Kayoko		Kayo Yoshizawa’s “Oni” sings about the complexity of romantic feelings
91	FIND YOUberii guddoman		A cheer song born from a high school student's coming-of-age episode
92	StargazeSixTONES		SixTONES’ new song, a much-talked-about cheer anthem with lyrics by Yojiro Noda
93	You don’t listen to rock.aimyon		Aimyong’s rock love song
94	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		Yuzu’s cheer song, gently embracing hard work
95	LOSERYonezu Kenshi		Yonezu Kenshi’s upbeat songs
96	summer solsticeSakiyama Soshi		Soshi Sakiyama’s simple yet profound songs
97	Good morning on FridayHoney Works feat.GERO		A HoneyWorks song that depicts the frustrations of love
98	Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya		A bittersweet coming-of-age graduation song that resonates in the heart
99	Uniform and the SunKeyakizaka46		An anthem that liberates us from the suffocation of uniforms
100	A mermaid in a uniformSakurazaka46		A girl's song about being freed from her uniform and seeking freedom
101	blue skyMarushii		A rock ballad that portrays confusion and hope
102	summer squallarashi		Arashi’s moving song cheering on the Summer Koshien
103	cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS’ love song “Sokkenai”
104	A butterfly that cannot fly dreamsTogenashi Togeari		A rock tune depicting the struggles and hopes of youth
105	AgainWANIMA		WANIMA's message song of renewed challenge and hope
106	For now,Galileo Galilei		A coming-of-age love song that portrays adolescent romantic feelings
107	OrangeSPYAIR		A theme song that sings of youth and a passion for volleyball
108	Fuzzy NavelConton Candy		A song that expresses the complex emotions of a high school student in love
109	OrangeGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s “Orange” is a love song suited for the walk home at dusk
110	Blue AmbienceMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s coming-of-age love theme song
111	Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad		My Hair is Bad Youth Rock Movie Theme Song
112	Love and romanceNovelbright		Introduction to Novelbright's love songs
113	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK spring cheer song
114	You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO		Enjoy a summer festival with SHISHAMO’s refreshing rock tune
115	earnest desireSUPER BEAVER		A rock song that sings about the importance of human connection and smiles
116	I like you.YUTORI-SEDAI		A song that portrays high school romance and gives you the courage to confess your feelings
117	proofflumpool		A heartwarming song that portrays parting with companions and a new departure on the journey
118	FRIENDS!!!imase		A youth song that sings of the bonds of friendship
119	I adore you, you cutie!SUI		Sui’s signature song, a youthful love song, became a big hit.
120	On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon		AIMYON “On the Night When Cherry Blossoms Fall”: a spring youth song
121	Ode to YouthMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Seishunfu is very popular as a graduation song.
122	My reason for livingheddofon no naka no sekai		The music makes me realize small happiness and a sense of purpose in life.
123	Only for you, clear skiesYorushika		A song by Yorushika that evokes summer and youth
124	Until graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozora		A song that delicately portrays unrequited love on the verge of graduation
125	Dried flowersYuuri		Yuri's 'Dry Flower' is a moving song.
126	GraduationOzaki Yutaka		A universal masterpiece that portrays Yutaka Ozaki's youth
127	The wave that slashes through youthatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		A dance unit that expresses individuality and freedom
128	SCHOOL DAYSshiritsu ebisu chūgaku		A song of anticipation and determination for a new life
129	The Story Is My LifeMY FIRST STORY		Forge ahead on the path you believe in
130	stepsRAM WIRE		RAM WIRE's movie theme songs
131	determinationSUPER BEAVER		A cheering song that sings of the courage and hope of youth
132	over and overyanaginagi		The resolve to face someone important to me
133	Song Not to Forgetmakaroni enpitsu		A coming-of-age song about overcoming trials
134	Call outyoru no honki dansu		Introducing rock songs you can sing and dance to
135	Journey to the Liberated ZoneKuroki Nagisa		Kuroki Nagisa’s Youth Cheering Song
136	Fight For LibertyUVERworld		UVERworld “Fight For Liberty” Yamato 2199 OP
137	Youth Fantasy PoemHakanasono		Hakanen releases a new song that portrays the emotions of youth
138	Clock StrikesONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK’s youth-inspiring rock
139	ASiM		A song by SiM that gives me courage
140	floraNasu Asako		Asako Nasu's soothing songs
141	Eternal BlueHitsuji Bungaku		A rock song that portrays students’ anxieties and hopes
142	Our JourneyKaneyori Masaru		Cheering on youth with Kaneyori Masaru’s new song
143	Best friendSonar Pocket		Sonar Pocket, friendship breakup theme