Touching songs recommended for elementary school children
How many “moving songs” do you know?
There are moments when a great piece of music gives you goosebumps.
But it’s not that often that we come across songs like that, is it?
So this time, we researched moving songs, focusing mainly on J‑pop that’s popular among elementary school students!
Whether you’re an elementary schooler who loves music or someone looking for songs that are popular with kids, give these a listen.
You’re sure to find the song you’ve been looking for—one that moves your heart.
They’re also recommended for when you want a good cry or need some encouragement!
Moving songs recommended for elementary school students (1–10)
Thank youikimonogakari
Ikimono-gakari is a three-member band that has been active since 2003.
This song was chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Gegege no Nyobo, which aired in 2010 and became a huge craze, and along with the drama’s popularity, the song also became a big hit.
Horse and deerYonezu Kenshi
It’s a very powerful song that unfolds slowly and deliberately, yet draws closer bit by bit.
While you might expect a gently surging tone from that mood, it incorporates key changes and shifts in time, resulting in a lively, highly engaging track.
With thought-provoking lyrics and sound used to great effect that irresistibly captures the ear, it’s a quintessential Kenshi Yonezu song.
sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI
This is NHK’s theme song for the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics and Paralympics.
Unlike typical sports theme songs, it’s a gentle, slow ballad.
The melody within it can bring tears to anyone who’s ever given something their all.
It’s a song I hope you’ll listen to alone, taking in the lyrics carefully.
If I could become someone’s heartYurii Kanon feat. GUMI
“If I Could Become Someone’s Heart” by Yurii Canon feat.
GUMI.
It’s a song with a striking title that might catch you off guard.
The vocals are performed by the Vocaloid GUMI.
I wonder how Vocaloids sound to elementary school students.
Since it’s an uptempo, cool track, this song might be the doorway for you to step into the deep world of Vocaloids.
In fact, Vocaloid is perfect for studying and music lessons; listening to this fast-paced, moving song might just spark a talent that’s about to bloom!
MiracleGReeeeN
My impression of the piano-driven melody is that it’s simply beautiful.
Woven together with such a melody is a reflection on our lives—up to now and from here on.
It’s a moving ballad that firmly embraces both meanings of “kiseki”: miracle and path traced (footsteps).
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
Aqua Timez is a five-member pop-rock band that had been active since 2003 and announced they would end their activities in 2018.
While Aqua Timez is known for their catchy melodies, their lyrics—especially their kindness—are particularly popular.
Because many of their songs have relatable lyrics, I recommend listening with a focus on the words.
IdeaHoshino Gen
It’s a poppy, upbeat song that’s so very Hoshino Gen—you’ll find yourself humming along before you know it.
Written specifically for the morning drama “Half, Blue,” it sings about what we need to get through our ordinary, unremarkable days.
It’s a song I’d love people to hear when they feel like they’re losing to the boredom of the repeating everyday.