Youth songs you want to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring songs.
Spring is known as the season of meetings and farewells, with graduations, job transfers, school admissions, and new hires all happening around this time.
Some of you might feel like listening to coming-of-age songs when you’re experiencing encounters or partings, right?
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of coming-of-age songs that you’ll want to listen to in spring.
We’ve gathered not only classic anthems about friendship and bonds, but also spring-like graduation songs.
Find the ones that match your current feelings and situation!
Let’s get started.
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Youthful songs to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring tracks (1–10)
Spring ~spring~Hysteric Blue
This is a signature song by the rock band Hysteric Blue, which was formed after a street performance in front of Osaka Castle Park.
It depicts the realization of a dream within oneself and how that dream grows stronger through repeated encounters and farewells.
The combination of vocals and sound that evoke a refreshing spring landscape with lyrics brimming with passion and a firm resolve to chase one’s dreams makes this track especially compelling.
It conveys the power to forge one’s own path.
Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster
This is the second single by the female vocal group Little Glee Monster, who perform under the theme of “leaving a lasting mark on people’s hearts with razor-sharp vocals.” The song was used as the ending theme for the educational variety show “Hayashi-sensei ga Odoroku Hatsumimigaku!” and was released as a double A-side single together with “Girls be Free!”.
The intro featuring rich strings and Little Glee Monster’s signature, exquisite harmonies evokes the exchanges between friends on the day of their graduation.
It’s a track that captures unfading scenes of youth and brings back memories of school friends with whom you laughed, cried, and parted ways.
Letter ~ Dear 15-year-old meAnjura Aki
This is the eighth single by Angela Aki, who is active not only as a singer-songwriter but also as a jazz pianist.
Based on “Tegami,” which was written as the set piece for the junior high division of the 2008 NHK National School Music Competition and then rearranged for her own vocals, the song is widely known as a graduation classic.
The depiction of a 15-year-old self and an adult self exchanging messages feels especially direct precisely because it’s a conversation with oneself.
It’s a track that evokes the freshness of spring and hope for the future, resonating with the worries and advice that each stage of life brings.
Youth songs to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring tracks (11–20)
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This is a song RADWIMPS created for the event “18-sai Matsuri,” where one artist and 1,000 18-year-olds come together for a one-time performance.
Precisely because of its simple arrangement featuring vocals and piano, the lyrics hit you straight in the heart.
The words depict the delicate, sometimes awkward friendships of our school days and the reality that such bonds are no longer a given after graduation—something many of us can relate to even if we’re not 18 anymore.
It’s a classic that warms your heart and makes you think of your youth—perfect for listening to in the spring.
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
ONE OK ROCK’s songs have now become global hits, standing shoulder to shoulder with overseas artists.
This track, included on their fifth album, “Zankyō Reference,” has a title that may seem meaningless at first glance, but it’s actually formed by linking together the initials of the members’ friends.
Moreover, the final “h” in the title is the initial of actor Haruma Miura, who passed away suddenly in 2020; with that in mind, the song can be heard as carrying a bittersweet message.
It’s a powerful rock tune about unchanging friendship despite distance—perfect for listening to in spring.
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A four-piece rock band, CreepHyp, whose listeners are increasingly captivated by the unique lyrical world created by vocalist Seikan Ozaki.
This track was the campaign song for the FM802 × TSUTAYA ACCESS! project by FM802 and TSUTAYA, and it also drew attention in 2020 when comedian Hoshino Disco from the duo Paar covered it.
Its propulsive beat and breakup-tinged message are sure to bring back memories of youth racing by.
It’s a refreshing spring song that somehow turns what should be a sad farewell into something a bit more positive.
Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru
This song gently sings about memories and farewells with dear friends, carried by a warm, heartfelt vocal.
Wataru Ochiai’s comforting voice resonates, bringing to mind scenes from school days and moments of parting.
Set to a ballad-style melody, it carefully expresses the importance of friendship and feelings of gratitude, and was released in February 2022.
A simple arrangement centered on piano and acoustic guitar further highlights the emotional depth of the lyrics.
It’s recommended not only for those facing graduation or goodbyes, but also for anyone who wants to fondly recall their school-day friends.
The song has gained buzz on social media and continues to be cherished as an anthem of youth.