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

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This song vividly portrays the small moments of everyday life.

The lyrics, packed with memories from student days, blend nostalgia and fragility in a delicate balance.

The beat, influenced by UK garage and Miami bass, pairs strikingly with the subtle harmony of acoustic guitar.

Released digitally in September 2024, it’s included on the album “Dungeon,” and was selected for FM802’s Heavy Rotation for September.

Recommended for those who want to feel suspended between reality and dreams, or to sense the fleeting nature of youth.

It’s a track that showcases muque’s flexible musicality to the fullest.

POISONSorimachi Takashi

Poison -Iitai Kotomo Ienai Konna Yononakawa-

GTO is the quintessential coming-of-age drama everyone knows.

Its theme song, POISON, sung by actor Takashi Sorimachi, has powerful, straightforward lyrics that really hit home.

Later, GTO was remade with EXILE’s Akira in the lead role, and both versions were absolutely fantastic!

All or NothingB’z

B'z / Ichibu to Zenbu

“Ichibu to Zenbu” became a hit as the theme song for Buzzer Beat, starring Tomohisa Yamashita and Keiko Kitagawa.

As someone who has played basketball myself, I really enjoyed watching it, including the story.

Above all, the compatibility between the drama and the theme song was outstanding!

It doesn’t meltmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Tokenai” MV

A friend who’s just there before you know it, as if it’s the most natural thing—that’s what this coming-of-age song reminds us to cherish.

It’s a track by the Kanagawa-born rock band Macaroni Enpitsu, released digitally in 2020.

The song was written specifically for Glico’s “Seventeen Ice” web commercial.

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Who am I, really?”, you’re not alone.

This song might hold one of the answers.

Give it a listen and take a moment to face yourself earnestly.

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The First Steprakkuraifu

Luck Life / The First Step [Music Video] (TV Anime 'Cheer Boys!!' Opening Theme)

When you’ve had a fight with a friend and it’s hard for either of you to honestly apologize, try listening to this.

I felt it was a song that tells you a little courage can bring back those fun days you used to have.

It was a song that made me realize you can do anything as long as you’re with that friend.

Bambi in UniformHKT48

[LIVE] Uniform Bambi (AKB48 Group Emergency General Meeting ~Let’s Settle This in Black and White!~ HKT48 Solo Concert) / HKT48 [Official]

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

┗|∵|┓Good Morning on Friday / HoneyWorks 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?