[Clubs, Friendship, Romance] Youth songs middle schoolers should listen to

FloriginalMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Floriginal” Official Music Video

It’s a song that offers a stylish, introspective charm, distinctly different from Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s colorful and pop image.

The minimal, pleasant beat makes you feel as if you’re strolling somewhere.

The lyrics convey a delicate, somewhat philosophical sense—wishes to be cherished and a gentle closeness to anxieties carried alone.

Released in November 2022 as part of the single “Soranji,” this track emerged from a unique collaboration project called “PARFA TUNE,” which pairs perfume with music.

It’s a number with a mysterious allure that you can listen to as if you were wearing a scent.

Perfect for when you want to feel a bit grown-up—on the train to school or at a café after classes.

Bedroom TalkOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Bedroom Talk [Official Lyric Video]

This track, co-arranged with mabanua, is perfect for late-night vibes.

It’s included on the album “Editorial,” released in August 2021, and was written and composed by guitarist Daisuke Ozasa.

For Official HIGE DANDism, it’s a slightly unusual but pleasantly neo-soul-tinged number.

Its laid-back beat and mellow melody feel like they gently wrap away the fatigue of the day.

The song depicts the importance of stepping away from social media and outside voices to face your own heart on a quiet night, or to have an honest conversation with someone you care about.

It’s recommended for when you want to relax in your room after studying, or spend a peaceful moment in a café.

A stylish, warm song that softly stays by your side.

TATTOOOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – TATTOO [Official Video]

Official HIGE DANDism keeps releasing hit songs with sophisticated arrangements and stylish sound.

This work is a moving number that sings about an unbreakable bond with a precious person—like a pattern etched into the skin that will never fade.

The song was written as the theme for the drama “Pending Train: 8:23, Ashita Kimi to.” Its lyrics, which say that the feelings you have for someone become a light toward the future even in extreme circumstances, resonate perfectly with the drama’s worldview and are truly stirring.

Released in April 2023, it became a massive hit, surpassing 100 million total streams.

With its groovy, comfortable mid-tempo vibe, it’s perfect for listening on the train to school or while reflecting at a café after classes.

It’s a song that makes you want to think of the people who matter to you—friends, family, and loved ones.

Dear, boyHump Back

Hump Back – “Dear, Boy” Music Video

When you suddenly run into something that brings you down—like losing a club match or going through a recent heartbreak—this is the song to turn to.

It’s a track by Hump Back, a girls’ band from Osaka, released in 2018 as their debut single.

It’s a straight-up, classic guitar rock number that makes you want to say, “This is the real deal!” Riding on a powerful sound, it delivers an uplifting, encouraging message.

As you listen, you’ll find yourself looking up before you know it, ready to move forward—a youth anthem brimming with energy.

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Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)

The day of parting will inevitably come someday…

Until that moment arrives, let’s cherish the time we have with friends and those we love—this is a poignant ballad that makes you feel exactly that.

It’s a collaboration between singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu and actor Masaki Suda, included on Yonezu’s 2017 album “BOOTLEG.” The lyrics, which simply dwell on someone far away, truly hit home.

It’s an emotional masterpiece that I want not only middle schoolers but also working adults to listen to.

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ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Apollodorus” Official Lyric Video

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

Kaneyori Masaru [Our Journey] Music Video

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.