[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 (41–50)
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
Released in March 2001, this BUMP OF CHICKEN song was also used as an insert track for the drama “Tentaikansoku” (Stargazing).
The image of the protagonist gazing up at the starry sky while reflecting on their future and relationships is striking.
The lyrics capture the drive to chase dreams and the struggle with reality, resonating deeply with listeners.
It’s a song we especially recommend to those facing worries and uncertainties in their youth.
Listen to it while looking up at the night sky, and you’re sure to find courage.
Summer Colorsyuzu
When it comes to songs loved by both adults and children, Summer Color is a prime example.
You’ve probably heard it at least once! At live shows, the audience and Yuzu become one, and it looks like so much fun! I’d love to go to a concert at least once myself.
It’s a timeless classic that will never fade!
Dinner Songtuki.
Woven into song with the ache of bittersweet love, tuki.’s music resonates across genders and generations.
This work carefully portrays the inner conflicts born from repeated partings and renewals with a loved one, gently expressing affection and gratitude toward the other person.
Released in September 2023, it also drew attention with an acoustic version featuring Yuuri in December of the same year.
The stirring vocals and melody are perfect for karaoke; performing it at school festivals or gatherings with friends—any moment when you want to share feelings—will surely strike a deep chord with listeners.
Its warm atmosphere and clear, transparent vocal quality will gently envelop the room.
fragrant oliveorenji supainikurabu
It’s a refreshing love song that also, curiously, evokes a sense of nostalgia.
It’s by Orange Spiny Club, a four-piece rock band from Ibaraki Prefecture, and it’s included on their debut single “Binkan Shoujo,” released in 2019.
The pleasantly laid-back sound arrangement makes it a comfortable listen, and it matches well with vocalist Yusuke Suzuki’s unpretentious singing.
I especially want people who can’t help but think about the person they love anytime, anywhere to listen to it.
loveback number
There are people who have someone they like but can’t work up the courage to confess, leaving it as unrequited love.
In times like that, the song “Koi” can give you a push.
It’s a track by back number that portrays the changing feelings of a protagonist in unrequited love.
Specifically, it sings about the anxiety that builds as graduation approaches and the urgency to confess, and then the process of finally resolving to do it.
It’s a classic love song, so even if you’re not in unrequited love, give it a listen.
The heartrending lyrics are sure to make your heart race.
Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze
This is a song by Shonan no Kaze that portrays the joys and struggles of love in a down-to-earth way.
Released in March 2006, it became a big hit, staying on the Oricon charts for 69 consecutive weeks.
The lyrics depict everything from the protagonist’s first meeting with a woman to their life together, and listening to the song vividly brings the story to life.
It’s a track I highly recommend to anyone in the midst of their youth.
Fanfaresumika
Sumika is a rock band named with the concept of becoming a place that feels like home to many different people.
Their second single, Fanfare, which was selected as the opening theme for the animated film Let Me Eat Your Pancreas, was released as a double A-side together with Shunka Shuto, also a theme song for a film.
Its message—that only you can break through when things aren’t going well—could bring a powerful shift to the atmosphere of a school club.
With its clear, airy sound and driving beat that pushes you forward, it’s a refreshing rock tune.
