[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, Romance] Youth Songs Middle Schoolers Should Listen To (101–110)
one’s true feelingssumika
Sumika’s ballad, which powerfully sings about the bonds between teammates, is a 2021 single created as the cheer song for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
It’s a perfect track for junior high school students devoted to their club activities, too.
Its message about overcoming grueling practice and setbacks is sure to resonate.
Filled with gratitude and the beauty of supporting one another, it’s a guaranteed tearjerker when played at events like sports days.
Even when times are tough, if you have your friends, you can push through—that’s the kind of youthful moment this song brings back.
It’s also a great pick for making memories with your classmates.
My friendMiyuhan
This song, which celebrates the brilliance of youth, is captivating for Miyuhan’s clear, translucent voice and lyrics that resonate with the heart.
Released in February 2017 as the ending theme for the anime Kemono Friends, it sparked a huge response.
It gently embraces the complex emotions unique to youth—such as the value of friendship, the sadness of parting, and the anticipation of new encounters.
It’s perfect for when you want to look back on your school days, or when you need a song to give you a push before saying goodbye to a dear friend.
Listen together, sing along, and let it color a page of your youth.
for YOU。haji→
“for You” is a song with manly lyrics that say “Follow my lead,” and it’s received a huge response from both women and men.
The music video portrays someone striving to make their dreams come true.
A distinctive feature of Haj→’s songs is that the titles end with quotation marks.
The depth of the lyrics seems to be earning strong support from young people.
Bambi in UniformHKT48
When I’m in front of my crush, I freeze up with nerves—just like a newborn fawn.
This HKT48 song passionately captures that sweet and tangy feeling of first love.
Set to a breezy pop sound, the story of a uniform-clad protagonist with timid yet devoted feelings makes listeners’ hearts flutter.
Included on their 2013 debut single “Suki! Suki! Skip!,” the track has remained a fan favorite and was also featured on the milestone album “092.” Perfect for rekindling the frustration of unrequited love and the bittersweet memories of youth, this song might gently give you the courage to take that step if you’ve been struggling to express your feelings.
Good morning on FridayHoney Works feat.GERO
It’s a HoneyWorks song that depicts a sweet and slightly bittersweet love story: on a Friday morning, someone watches for a chance to speak to their crush on the station platform.
You can’t help but feel your heart flutter as the protagonist gets nervous, unable to say a simple “Good morning.” The fresh, fast-paced pop sound matches that frustrating feeling perfectly, making it irresistible.
The track is included on Gero’s acclaimed album SECOND and was produced in July 2015, sparked by a segment on Fuji TV’s Mezamashi TV.
It’s funny how listening to it on your way to school can make the usual scenery shine.
Why not give it a listen when you want to relive that sparkling thrill of youth?
[Clubs, Friendship, Romance] Youth Songs Middle Schoolers Should Hear (111–120)
Pride RevolutionCHiCO with HoneyWorks
CHiCO with HoneyWorks, a collaboration unit between a singer and a creator team, has earned widespread popularity.
Their third single, Pride Kakumei, which was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Gintama, boosts your spirits with vocals tuned to a rock sound and a high-velocity ensemble.
Its lyrics teach you to face what truly matters, regardless of your current abilities, giving you the courage to overcome any obstacle.
It’s a heart-stirring rock tune that powerfully encourages you when you feel like you’re about to break.
Peppermintmakaroni enpitsu
If you want to enjoy your youth in your own way and have fun, we recommend “Peppermint” by Macaroni Empitsu.
It’s a track from their 2023 album “Otona no Namida” and was used as the theme song for the TV program DayDay.
The cheerful melody by Maca-en, beloved by teens, is sure to lift your spirits when you listen! It would definitely be fun to perform at a school festival, too.
It’s a perfect song to use as background music for living your precious youthful days joyfully and true to yourself.
