Summer songs that get middle schoolers excited: Popular tracks you’ll want to listen to in your youth
When it comes to the most active season of the year, it’s definitely summer! Are you, a current junior high school student, making the most of your youth? With love, studies, and sports to give your all to, there are of course lots of fun times, but also tough and trying moments.
In this article, we’ve researched classic and popular summer songs that will fire up your middle school summer life.
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Summer songs that get middle schoolers hyped: Popular tracks to soundtrack your youth (21–30)
I am the strongest.Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED
This song, a featured track from the blockbuster animated film ONE PIECE FILM RED, is very popular even among elementary school students.
Its powerful message—believing that you are the strongest—will surely stir your heart.
The exhilarating, powerful sound that blows away anxiety is incredibly appealing.
Released in June 2022 provided by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, it was included in the album “Uta’s Songs ONE PIECE FILM RED” as one of Uta’s signature tracks sung by Ado.
It’s perfect for trying something new during summer vacation or when you want to give it your all, making it a highly recommended song for anyone looking to boost their summer vibes to the max.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song evokes the brilliance of youth, a touch of bittersweet memories, and a great sense of hope for the future.
Its melody, which cherishes days gone by while giving you the courage to take a new step, resonates gently in the listener’s heart.
The creator’s message—“cherish your true self”—is also warmly conveyed.
Released in April 2024 by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, the track has become widely beloved as the opening theme for the TV anime Oblivion Battery.
This anime tie-in, the band’s first in about five years, became a major talking point when it won the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards at the end of the year.
Put it on during a summer drive or a get-together with friends and it’s sure to lift the mood! It’s also a great pick-me-up when you need an energy boost.
MagicMrs. GREEN APPLE
This one really amps up the excitement of “A long summer vacation—what should I do this year?!” It’s a track by the band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, known for numerous hit songs like “Dancehall,” released as a single in 2023.
Chosen as the campaign song for Coca-Cola’s “Coke STUDIO,” it became a hot topic.
The dramatic sound pairs perfectly with vocalist Motoki Omori’s bright, clear singing.
Its exhilarating vibe is sure to fill your heart.
Only for you, clear skiesYorushika
In voice lessons, my students and I often called it Yorushika’s “Sunny” series! Among those, ‘Just a Sunny Day for You’ doesn’t go too high in range, but the rhythm in the A section is distinctive, so knowing where to cut off and where to stop is key.
I think it’s easier to get if you listen closely to the drums and try singing while clapping along.
Also, make sure to resonate through your body so you don’t end up singing too loudly.
The human body resonates like an instrument—your head and chest can vibrate.
For this song, there are spots with falsetto, so it’s easier to sing if you focus on head resonance.
Try a gentle hum to locate where you’re vibrating.
If you feel it around your brow/forehead area, that’s excellent! Keeping that gentle sensation as you transition into your singing voice will give you a falsetto-based tone and make pitching easier.
The key is not to tense up!
BLUE SAPPHIREHIROOMI TOSAKA
With YouTube views soon approaching 20 million, HIROOMI TOSAKA’s smash hit shows no signs of losing popularity.
Since it’s also the theme song for the film “Detective Conan: The Fist of Blue Sapphire,” many people probably heard it in theaters.
Of course, HIROOMI TOSAKA refers to Hiroomi Tosaka, the vocalist of Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE.
With a sound reminiscent of Black music, this track could really set the mood and liven up small middle school gatherings or parties.
The music video, brimming with an exotic atmosphere, is highly recommended too!
How-toMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s a refreshing song that’s perfect for the blue skies of summer, isn’t it? Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s “How-to” was also used in an AirAsia commercial, so many people have probably heard it on TV.
The music video features summery overseas scenery and shots of airplanes, so it’s also recommended for those who want to visually enjoy the feeling of summer.
Ponytail and ScrunchieAKB48
It’s one of AKB48’s signature songs, released on May 26, 2010.
With sparkling seas and bright smiles, it’s a refreshing track that blows away the summer heat.
The upbeat rhythm makes your body move naturally—a song everyone will want to sing together and get excited about.