[Senior's Song] A love song you want to listen to when you're in unrequited love
Senpai can be reassuring at times, mischievous at others—a close-at-hand figure we look up to.
In this article, we’ve gathered songs about senpai that are sung in various situations, such as school and the workplace.
From love songs that evoke a crush on a senpai, to unrequited love for a senpai’s significant other, to gripes about a senpai…
Each track portrays different relationships and is fascinating musically as well.
If you’re looking for songs about senpai or you’re in love with a senpai yourself, be sure to give these a listen!
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[Senior’s Song] Love songs you want to listen to when you’re in unrequited love (21–30)
the fourth lightNogizaka 46
It’s a song about entering high school inspired by a senior you admire and, amid all kinds of inner conflicts, reaching for light and dreams in student life.
It offers encouraging words like “It’s okay to be yourself” and “Forge ahead on your own path.” The transparent, clear vocals really stand out above the rest.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to while feeling the wind.
12th grade in middle schoolCreepy Nuts
There’s a way of referring to first-year high school students as “fourth-year middle schoolers,” using junior high as the baseline.
By that calculation, a “twelfth-year middle schooler” would be around 24 or 25 years old.
This song sets the feeling of not quite becoming an adult to a light, breezy rap.
The rhyme schemes are lovely and make you want to hear more.
Living in a scary world where you can’t stand up to your seniors—that’s life, too.
[Senior’s Songs] Love songs you want to listen to when you’re in unrequited love (31–40)
Let’s hold hands.makomina
The duo unit MakoMina, who also became popular for their “Twin Dance,” released the love song “Let’s Hold Hands” in 2016, which portrays feelings for an older schoolmate and the ups and downs of romance.
You can really picture a girl in love: boldly shouting her love to the person she likes, getting excited as she and her girlfriends share updates about how things are going—it’s all so vivid.
It’s an adorable song, perfect for women who have a crush on an upperclassman.
Since it’s also a dance track, you can have fun with your friends too!
ValericoMikito P feat. GUMI
“Valerii-ko” is a popular song released in 2018 by Mikito-P, a well-known Vocaloid producer.
It portrays a schoolgirl’s love life and her feelings for an upperclassman.
The protagonist is a girl with a dual nature, a bit free-spirited.
There are some alluring, mysterious expressions, so it’s not a straightforward pure love song, but in terms of being addictive, it’s a highly recommended romance track.
You couldn’t call it innocent, but the way she still puts on a persona—that’s just what a girl in love does, isn’t it?
Hey, senpai.Anjurumu
The idol group S/mileage from Hello! Project, produced by Tsunku♂, later changed their name and grew into ANGERME.
The name ANGERME is a coined word combining “ange,” meaning angel in French, and “larme,” meaning tear.
ANGERME has such a cool ring to it, doesn’t it? Their catchy, danceable melodies—almost begging to be called digital discotheque—elegantly power up the classic idol sound.
With lyrics that portray a slightly bold maiden’s heart, plenty of girls are sure to relate!
It smelled like shampoo.22/7
A 2nd single by 22/7 that portrays a secret longing for an upperclassman at an all-girls school.
Released in April 2018, the song delicately weaves the feelings of a faint, bittersweet crush.
It tells of parting with a senior who is leaving the club, the image of a white blouse turning translucent in backlight, and a gently drifting scent.
While carrying a love that can’t be told to anyone, the story unfolds up to the moment the senior embraces her, tightening the chest with every scene.
This work leaves the ache of an unfulfilled first love, yet also a lingering sense of solace.
It’s a song that quietly stands by those who cannot confide their feelings for someone of the same gender.
triple sevenchīmu shachihoko
Even when members graduate and their numbers dwindle, and even after a name change, they charge ahead with the same unchanging energy—that’s Team Syachihoko.
After the rename, their name is TEAM SHACHI.
The “senpai” mentioned in the lyrics is most likely Momoiro Clover Z from the same agency.
Having such major seniors around can really motivate the juniors.