A classic, bittersweet youth song. Recommended popular tracks.

ReunionRADWIMPS

Reunion

Youth isn’t just about romance.

This song is about friends and youth.

Rather than the definitions of friendship or youth that others put into words, it conveys a desire to cherish and believe in the friends and youth you feel right now.

You have no idea how much I like you.Gō Hiromi

[Official] Hiromi Go “You Don’t Know How Much I Love You” LIVE -In Celebration of Streaming Release-

This work is a single released in 1993.

Sung by Hiromi Go, who never seems to lose his youthful charm with his sweet looks and voice, it’s a grand, mature ballad.

The song has an AOR flavor, and the arrangement gives it a Western pop feel.

The lyrics, which deeply move the listener, are also captivating.

Youth is wrist-cutting.R shitei

R-Shitei “Youth Is Wrist-Cutting” PV

It’s definitely not an uplifting song—in fact, it’s quite negative—but I resonated with it deeply.

Back in middle school, there were times when I hated going to school so much that I even thought about dying.

In today’s world, where so many high school and middle school students take their own lives because of bullying, I hope that, on the contrary, people will listen to this song and think, “If this song speaks for me, maybe I can try a little harder.”

single bedSha ran Q

Single Bed / Sharan Q

Sharam Q is a band formed in 1988, centered around Tsunku, who is now famous as a producer.

While their major breakthrough came with “Zurui Onna,” released the following year in 1995, the song “Single Bed” was a classic that gradually sold over time and became a million-seller.

I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN

I Don’t Want to Let Go

T-BOLAN is a four-member band formed in 1990.

Although they went on hiatus several times, they resumed activities in 2017.

This work is a single released in 1991 and became their breakthrough.

The song expresses the realization—brought on by the painful experience of being separated from a loved one—of just how precious that person is.

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back number – Hanabira (Short ver.)

When it comes to love songs, back number’s name often comes up, and they’ve consistently delivered wonderful tracks in that vein.

But when it comes to bittersweet youth anthems, isn’t this the song? It’s an achingly sad piece where the lingering feelings for an ex-girlfriend come through with palpable intensity.

Sakuragichōyuzu

Yuzu “Sakuragicho” Music Video

With the chorus unfolding gently, the melody and harmonies layer beautifully, making this a deeply heartrending song.

Even though there are things I don’t want to forget and things I don’t want you to forget, the thought of saying it’s okay not to look back makes my heart tighten.

I think it’s a song that is painful yet encouraging, helping you move forward.