[Teens] Popular Western Music Rankings [By Generation]

Story of My LifeOne Direction11rank/position

One Direction – Story of My Life

It’s one of One Direction’s signature songs.

Although it’s a track by a male group, it might be quite nice for a woman to sing it too.

In Japan, it was used in a cell phone commercial and is a well-known song.

The tune is catchy, but it seems to describe a situation that’s a bit unsatisfying.

Let’s not sweat the small stuff and just sing it with a good feeling.

Live While We’re YoungOne Direction12rank/position

One Direction – Live While We’re Young

A teenage birthday.

If you’re going to celebrate, why not do something you can only do while you’re young? This is perfect for that.

Get together with your friends and try activities that don’t cost money—like playing tag again for the first time in ages or getting into a game of dodgeball.

It might feel silly, but it could get heated and be a lot of fun.

GirlfriendAvril Lavigne13rank/position

Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend (Official Video)

Avril Lavigne’s 2007 release “Girlfriend” is a cheerful, feel-good song that’s perfect for teenage girls.

It’s a powerful track that gets everyone hyped up, making it great for karaoke.

I think it would be fun to sing with friends, too.

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RoarKaty Perry14rank/position

Katy Perry – Roar

It’s a song that says goodbye to a life spent reading people’s faces and doing whatever you’re told, and embraces living the way you want, taking responsibility for yourself.

Set to bright pop music, it celebrates that spirit of independence.

Released in 2013, it became a global hit.

Highly recommended.

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Adele – Hello (Official Music Video)

Adele’s “Hello,” released in 2015, won numerous awards and became a long-running hit.

This is the quintessential Western pop ballad.

With its slow tempo, it’s a heartrending song that I’d love to hear women sing—be sure to try it at karaoke.

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