[Elementary School Students] Popular Western Music Rankings [By Generation]

World’s Smallest ViolinAJR36rank/position

AJR – World’s Smallest Violin (Official Video)

AJR’s song “World’s Smallest Violin” is a work that portrays the difficulty of getting others to understand your troubles.

The message embedded in the track is the conflict of feeling that one’s personal problems seem trivial when compared to someone else’s bigger issues.

The protagonist’s inner life is candidly revealed, touching on a grandfather’s wartime experiences and friendships.

While emphasizing the need for emotional expression, it also highlights society’s tendency to dismiss emotions.

It’s a track that strongly reflects the musical identity of AJR, an American indie pop band.

Released on the 2021 album OK ORCHESTRA, it became a viral hit on social media.

It has also racked up views in YouTube Shorts and is hugely popular even among elementary school students.

Gotta Be YouOne Direction37rank/position

One Direction – Gotta Be You

It’s a One Direction number released in 2011.

In the music video, you can see the members looking fresh and still a bit innocent at the time.

It has a slow tempo and simple lyrics, making it easy enough to understand and likely helpful for junior high school English listening practice.

What Was I Made For?Billie Eilish38rank/position

Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? (Official Music Video)

Billie Eilish, an American singer-songwriter whose downbeat musical style and profound messages have earned her the love of teenagers as well as many artists and listeners, is often perceived through the lens of her overwhelming artistic world.

While that can make things seem more elusive, her vocal lines are actually surprisingly simple.

In fact, with a basic sense of groove and some vocal ability, even an elementary school student could sing “What Was I Made For?” without much difficulty.

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Get LuckyDaft Pank ft. Pharrell Williams39rank/position

Daft Punk – Get Lucky (Full Video)

A collaboration between the French electro house duo Daft Punk and Pharrell Williams.

Its nostalgic, disco-style sound lifts your spirits, and the message—live without wasting time to seize good fortune—gives you strength.

Walk Like an EgyptianThe Bangles40rank/position

The Bangles – Walk Like an Egyptian (Official Video)

This is a song that became the opening theme for the anime adaptation of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, a manga in Weekly Shonen Jump that’s hugely popular among elementary school students.

Its melody is easy for kids to listen to and it matches the anime well, so it’s extremely popular—especially with elementary schoolers.

ImmortalsFall Out Boy41rank/position

Fall Out Boy – Immortals (from Big Hero 6)

This is a track by the American rock band Fall Out Boy, written specifically for the end credits of Disney’s Big Hero 6.

Formed in 2001, the band released the song in October 2014, and it was later included on their album American Beauty/American Psycho.

Its powerful percussion and electronic sound perfectly sync with the characters’ exhilarating transformation into heroes.

Centered on themes of unyielding spirit—standing up for those you care about—and the bonds that help friends overcome adversity together, it stirs your fighting spirit just by listening.

Certified Platinum in the United States, this fiery anthem is sure to give you a strong push when you’re taking on a challenge!

HELPThe Beatles42rank/position

The Beatles – The Beatles – Help! (Remastered 2015)

When it comes to foreign music bands, this is one group you must not forget: THE BEATLES, a band that could be called the most famous in the world without exaggeration.

Among their songs, “HELP” is especially popular with elementary school students, because—as the title suggests—if you can just say “HELP,” you can pretty much sing along.