[Clubs, Friendship, Romance] Youth songs middle schoolers should listen to
When you think of junior high schoolers, you picture them diving into club activities, hanging out with friends, and falling in love… Every day is an irreplaceable part of youth, isn’t it? Even if current students don’t feel that way now, when you look back later, these everyday moments will become precious memories.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended youth-themed songs we want junior high school students in the midst of their seishun to hear! From club activity anthems to friendship tunes and love songs, you’ll find lots of tracks you can relate to as you read the lyrics and listen.
Take your time, listen closely, and find your favorites.
They’re sure to add color to your school life.
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[Clubs, Friendship, Love] Youth Songs Middle Schoolers Should Hear (71–80)
You don’t listen to rock.aimyon
A coming-of-age song released in September 2017 by singer-songwriter Aimyon.
Told from a male perspective, this portrayal of the ache of unrequited love became a major hit, receiving heavy rotation on radio and surpassing 100 million streams.
Moments like trying to share music on a dust-covered record evoke a heartfelt desire to convey feelings through rock.
Aimyon herself is said to have written the song after being deeply moved by a Spitz concert.
It’s the kind of track that will stir your emotions even more when you hear it at a school or cultural festival.
A must-listen for students who feel the frustration of not being able to get their feelings across to someone they like.
A bouquet for meAdo
This piece sings about the importance of recognizing yourself through the joys and sorrows you feel every day.
Its clear, pop-tinged melody blends with Ado’s powerful vocals to leave a warm, heartfelt impression.
It carries a message of moving forward while cherishing the ups and downs of our emotions and the small words of praise we give ourselves.
Chosen as the Coca-Cola commercial song released in March 2025 and slated for inclusion on the album “Ado’s Best Album,” this track is perfect for the start of the morning or moments of taking a new step.
It’s also recommended as a friendship song for times when you and your companions are striving to achieve something together, encouraging mutual recognition and support.
Blue in the classroomHoshimachi Suisei
A heartwarming number that captures the brilliance of youth and the importance of friendship.
Suisei Hoshimachi’s pure vocals gently enfold lyrics themed around school-day memories and bonds.
Included on the Hololive × HoneyWorks collaboration album “Horohani-gaoka High School,” released in February 2024, this track is marked by an emotional melody that evokes the end of a school festival or the glow of a campfire.
It’s recommended not only for students nearing graduation, but also for anyone who wants to reflect on the past while feeling hopeful about the future.
A moving song that reminds us of the value of our bonds with friends and the importance of new encounters.
Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster
The lyrics, which express both the joy and the sadness of graduation, are striking.
It’s a song by the girls’ vocal group Little Glee Monster, released as their second single in 2015.
The melody is very pop, but the lyrics—trying to face parting with friends with a smile—are heartbreaking.
Still, that doesn’t mean it leaves you feeling down.
It’s a wonderful, positive song that makes you feel, “Let’s turn this experience, these memories, into strength and move forward!”
blue budsoraru
Gaining popularity from his cover singing videos and now even running a virtual YouTuber agency, Soraru is a multi-talented singer.
If you’re a teenager who likes Vocaloid and utaite singers, you probably already know him.
His new song is Aoi Tsubomi.
It’s a rock-tinged track with a delicate musicality that feels like a snapshot of youth.
Students will find many relatable lyrics, so be sure to check it out.
ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE
This work is a grand composition that expresses the athlete’s inner “calm” and “motion.” It delivers deep inspiration and courage to listeners—truly an anthem for everyone who takes on a challenge.
Released in July 2024, it was also used in broadcasts of the Paris Olympics.
It portrays the pain and anxiety experienced on the path toward a goal, as well as the strength to overcome them.
It’s a song we especially want students dedicated to their club activities and anyone striving toward their dreams to hear.
It’s a piece that lets you feel the breadth and depth of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s musicality.
Our JourneyKaneyori Masaru
The three-piece girls’ rock band Kaneyori Masaru crafts youthful songs that capture small everyday thrills and cherished memories.
Their music features poppy melodies, sweet and cute vocals, and lyrics that spotlight love, youth, and daily life.
This track was released as a digital single in June 2023 and was chosen as the theme song for the Lemino original drama “Houkago Teibou Nisshi.” It is also included on their fourth mini-album, “Namiutsu Kokoro o Mochinagara,” released in February 2024.
Riding on a refreshing tempo and rhythm, the song conveys the momentum and anticipation of a new beginning.
Its lyrical world, evoking friendship, romance, and shining memories, is sure to set your heart dancing.