Moving Western songs recommended for junior high school students: world classics and popular hits
I’ve picked out some moving Western songs that I’d recommend to junior high school students.
I’ve included a wide range—from fairly recent tracks to older ones.
They’ll give you goosebumps.
Please use this as a reference.
Be sure to share them with your classmates, too!
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Emotional Western songs recommended for junior high school students. World classics and popular songs (71–80)
Live While We’re YoungOne Direction
One Direction, the boy band that achieved top-tier success in the 2010s.
The feats they pulled off in the few years before going on hiatus in 2016 can’t be summed up in a short sentence.
Of course, they’re hugely well-known in Japan as well, and the song we’re featuring this time, “Live While We’re Young,” was a massive hit released in 2012.
It was even used as the theme song for the TV show Mezamashi Doyoubi, so many of you have probably heard it.
It’s a pop song bursting with youthful energy—quintessentially them at their peak—and its lyrics about enjoying your youth will likely resonate directly with junior high students in the midst of adolescence.
ChandelierSia
With this striking music video, it quickly became popular among Japanese middle schoolers and other young people.
I think it’s rare to see a music video that incorporates dance scenes to this extent.
And we’re all drawn to those powerful, commanding vocals, aren’t we? I’ve heard it’s been popular at karaoke lately, too.
Sweet Child O’ MineGuns N’ Roses
Like Nirvana, Guns N’ Roses is also a very popular rock band among Japanese junior high and high school students.
These two enjoy a level of support in Japan that would be unthinkable in other countries.
They’re what you might call standard rock songs, but that’s probably exactly what makes them perfect for middle schoolers.
The Lazy SongBruno Mars
Bruno Mars is popular all over the world, so some middle schoolers might already know him.
Among his songs, this number is perfect for autumn.
His smooth, soaring vocals ring out over a relaxed beat, leaving you with an indescribably gentle feeling.
YellowColdplay
Among the many Coldplay hit songs, this one is especially popular.
It’s a love song that says, “I was able to find you and reach you because you shine.” Describing shining colors with the word “Yellow” really shows the artist’s touch.
Middle school students, cherish your individuality and nurture your own color!