Recommended Western music for junior high school students — from popular classics to the latest hits
What kind of image comes to mind when you hear the phrase “Western music” if you’re a current junior high school student?
Some of you might feel like, “I can’t understand the English lyrics,” or “I’m not sure what they mean.”
This time, we’ve put together a selection of recommended songs for students who are just starting to listen to Western music or are thinking of giving it a try.
Focusing on tracks with easy-to-listen-to melodies and lyrics that use simple English words, we’ve selected a wide range across genres—from classic pop masterpieces to loud, intense rock bands, and the latest hit songs!
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Recommended Western Music for Middle School Students – From Popular Classics to the Latest Hits – (51–60)
Fix YouColdplay
Coldplay is a British rock band.
“Fix You” is a track included on their studio album “X&Y,” released in June 2005, and it was also released as a single the same year.
Its highest position on the UK Singles Chart was number 4.
I See FireEd Sheeran
Ed Sheeran is a British singer-songwriter.
Released in 2013, “I See Fire” was used as the ending theme for “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,” which was released the same year, and it reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart.
Green Green GrassGeorge Ezra
Characterized by a cheerful melody and heartfelt lyrics, this song appears on George Ezra’s third album, Gold Rush Kid.
Inspired by a funeral he encountered while vacationing on the island of Saint Lucia, it embraces the fragility of life while celebrating the importance of living it to the fullest.
Released in June 2022, the track reached a high position on the UK Singles Chart.
It was also performed at the concert celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, drawing widespread attention.
Listen to it under a blue sky while gazing over green meadows, and it will surely warm your heart.
It’s the perfect track for relaxed time with friends or when you’re about to take a new step forward.
The Edge Of GloryLady Gaga
Lady Gaga is an American musician who is well-known in Japan.
“The Edge of Glory” is a single released in May 2011, and many people have likely heard it because it was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Jiu: Keishichō Tokushu-han Sōsakai.”
If We Ever Broke UpMae Stephens
In 2023, a track by rising UK singer-songwriter Mae Stephens, who took TikTok by storm, became a hot topic.
Characterized by a funky beat and a memorable melody, the song channels the influence of Lily Allen and Kate Nash while boasting a sound reminiscent of Dua Lipa.
Its lyrics, depicting the end of a romantic relationship, resonated with many listeners, amplified by Mae’s expressive and powerful vocals.
Released in February by EMI Records, the track peaked at No.
20 on the UK Singles Chart, entered charts worldwide, and sparked a major reaction.