[2026] Best Western Songs for Middle School Students to Learn and Study English

BoatEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Boat [Official Video]

Ed Sheeran, a singer-songwriter from the UK loved by many listeners for his catchy musical style.

I think many middle schoolers know about him too.

Among Ed Sheeran’s works, the one I especially recommend is Boat.

Content-wise, it’s a painfully heartbreaking breakup song.

For middle schoolers who’ve just gone through a breakup, I think the lyrics will be highly relatable, so definitely give it a listen.

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Ryo

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Love YourselfJustin Bieber

Justin Bieber – Love Yourself (PURPOSE : The Movement)

If you’re not familiar with Western music and don’t know where to start, I recommend Justin Bieber.

He’s often in the spotlight and has even appeared in Japanese TV commercials.

His song “Love Yourself” plays like a reflective scene addressed to an ex-girlfriend.

That said, it’s full of disses toward the ex, like “I won’t, but you still call me, right?” and “I don’t want to go back anymore” (lol).

The lyrics seem to be based on his real experiences.

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utatane

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WhateverOasis

Oasis – Whatever (Official Video)

“Whatever” will seize the hearts of junior high school students with its muscular, passionate guitar riffs and straightforward lyrics.

While you can sense the essence of the ’70s and ’80s in its musical worldview, this track adds a contemporary interpretation, keeping its freshness intact and never fading with time.

Its seemingly time-transcending sound also resonates with the revival boom, making it beloved by both new and longtime fans.

For junior high students with fresh sensibilities looking to get into English-language pop and for anyone seeking a melody that truly resonates, we recommend Oasis’s “Whatever.”

Viva Las VengeancePanic! At The Disco

Panic! At The Disco – Viva Las Vengeance (Official Video)

“Viva Las Vengeance,” the solo rock project by Brendon Urie from the United States known as Panic! at the Disco, is a Western pop number popular among junior high school students for its catchy, easy-to-groove rhythm.

If the title were “Viva Las Vegas,” drawing from Urie’s hometown of Las Vegas, it would naturally mean “Long live Las Vegas!” But by playing on the word “vengeance,” it becomes “Viva Las Vengeance”—in other words, “Long live revenge!”—which gives it a cool blend of humor and aggression.

The song leans toward pop rock, and the guitar phrases are simple, so it also seems like a popular choice for junior high students as their first guitar practice piece.

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Yuuki

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Until I Found YouStephen Sanchez

Stephen Sanchez – Until I Found You (Official Video)

“Until I Found You” by American singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez is a ballad known for its sweet atmosphere.

The lyrics are written in very simple English, so it’s a highly recommended song to look up Japanese translations online and use for studying English.

Not only the vocabulary but also the grammar stays mostly within what you learn in junior high school, so even those who feel weak in English should definitely give it a try!

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Yuuki

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