[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.
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.
Let Love Begin Now. feat. Azuki Mochizuki (CV: Rie Takahashi)HONEY WORKS
HoneyWorks, the creator unit beloved for their heart-fluttering coming-of-age stories.
First unveiled at an event in August 2025, this song marks a new chapter in the Confession Executive Committee series.
It portrays the thrill of love that begins to move after a reunion with a childhood friend.
The exhilarating band sound and catchy melody link perfectly with the sweet-and-sour lyrics, resulting in top-tier youth pop.
It’s perfect for when you want to savor the rush of a budding romance, or to brighten your mood on a morning when you’re taking on a challenge!
If I could become a constellationkessoku bando
Kessoku Band’s most famous song, “If We Could Become a Constellation.” The melody isn’t difficult and the rhythm is calm, so many of my vocal training students chose to sing it.
Actually, JOYSOUND staff are doing something called the “95-Point Challenge” with this song, so with practice you might be able to boost your score quite a bit! The overall vocal range is G3–C#5.
The chorus hits C5 repeatedly, so some people might feel it’s “high,” but the melody has momentum, so if you focus on accents, you’ll be fine! First, listen carefully to identify which parts are the high notes.
Take the spots where you think, “Maybe here?” and turn them into accents by riding the rhythm with some drive.
The key point is to project your voice forward! Start with sectional practice so you can produce sound comfortably, and do your best!
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.
[Clubs, Friendship, Romance] Youth Songs Middle Schoolers Should Hear (111–120)
One million “I love you”sRake
Rake’s “1,000,000 Times I Love You” has also been featured in commercials, and it’s a song written from a male perspective that expresses straightforward feelings for a woman.
The melody is very refreshing, and the subtle hint of a Western pop vibe gives it a stylish touch.
OH!SHISHAMO
A youthful rock number that delivers a powerful message: give everything you’ve got in this very moment! It’s a song by SHISHAMO, a three-piece girls’ band from Kanagawa, released as a single in 2019.
It was featured in a commercial for Lotte’s ice cream “Sou,” which made it a hot topic.
Perhaps thanks to the unadorned, straightforward sound and vocals, the feelings woven into the lyrics seem to hit you directly in the chest.
Perfect for when you want to crank up your energy.
