[Guaranteed to resonate!] Youth songs that strike a chord with teens. Recommended coming-of-age tracks.
When we talk about our youth, many people probably think of their teenage years.
During your teens, you experience all kinds of things that become lifelong treasures—romance, bonds with friends, and club activities where you push each other to grow alongside your teammates.
In this article, we’ll introduce a comprehensive selection of youth songs we want teenagers to hear!
We’ve picked tracks that express a wide range of emotions, so you’re sure to find songs that resonate with you and move your heart.
Let’s dive right in!
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[Guaranteed to Resonate!] Youthful songs that pierce the hearts of teens. Recommended youth tracks (81–90)
17TOMOO
Singer-songwriter TOMOO is known for her simple, piano-centered sound rich in emotion.
Released in October 2022 as her second major single, this piece is a lyrical medium ballad that awakens the memory of being seventeen that everyone carries in their hearts.
It’s striking how it weaves in the familiar motif of ice cream from a vending machine to portray the loneliness of growing up and the hope that, thanks to someone by your side, you can become a child again.
The track was later included on the album “TWO MOON.” It invites you to bask in nostalgia while also letting you feel the warmth of the present moment.
to clear up (weather)Yorushika
The rock duo Yorushika, known for their literary lyrics and eclectic musicality, has won widespread popularity.
Released in January 2024, this track is a truly sophisticated number that fuses an electronic sound colored by synthesizers with a powerful guitar riff.
Suis’s crystal-clear vocals gently wrap the nostalgia of days gone by and guide it toward a bright hope, like the sky after the rain.
It also drew attention as the opening theme for the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
Perfect for an evening drive or a morning when you want to take a new step forward.
Why not add this stylish coming-of-age song to your playlist to softly illuminate your heart?
We are youngKing&Prince
King & Prince is one of Japan’s leading idol groups.
“We are young” was created as the theme song for the drama We are young, which stars group member Yuta Kishi.
It’s a medium-tempo ballad about life, carrying the message “Let’s live a life without regrets.” The chorus, where the meaning of the title becomes clear, is sure to stir your heart when you hear it.
Incidentally, the composition was handled by Koji Tamaki.
yellow lightTomonari Sora
A youthful song that grabs listeners’ hearts with its exhilarating sound and clever wordplay.
It’s a work by Sora Tomonari, released in April 2025.
Chosen as the new opening theme for the rebroadcast of Season 1 of the TV anime “Assassination Classroom.” Using traffic light colors as a motif, the track expresses the feelings of young people standing on the boundary between childhood and adulthood.
It features a highly addictive resound and melodic line.
A rock tune that shares the fighting spirit you need to live for tomorrow!
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
It’s a song brimming with the feeling of spring.
Included on the album “Zankyō Reference,” it features ONE OK ROCK’s powerful sound and lyrics that resonate deeply.
The title is made from the initials of vocalist Taka’s friends, and the song sings of friendship, youth, and hope for the future.
It’s loved not only as a graduation song, but also as an encouraging anthem that gently pushes those taking a leap into a new environment.
It’s a track we especially recommend to anyone starting a new chapter in the spring season.
Liberated zoneASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
A song that sings of the thirst for freedom and the stifling atmosphere of modern society.
Against a backdrop of alienation and loneliness, a soul’s cry for liberation strikes straight to the listener’s heart.
Included on the single “Dororo/Kaihōku,” released in May 2019, it was also chosen as the official cheer song for Fujieda MYFC.
Its melodious, powerful sound feels like it could blow away the haze of everyday life.
Give it a listen when you want to break free from a sense of stagnation—it’s sure to resonate with teens and people in their twenties in the midst of their youth.
It’s also a perfect number to close out a live show!
Guaranteed to resonate! Coming-of-age songs that pierce the hearts of teens. Recommended youth songs (91–100)
PhotographATSUSHI×Tōkyō Sukaparadaisu Ōkesutora
Singer EXILE ATSUSHI, who captivates fans with his cool looks and sweet vocals, has released a collaborative single, “Photograph,” with the horn section of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.
The track was selected as the theme song for the digest documentary program “Netto Koshien.” Its message—that the very act of continuing to take on challenges becomes a cherished memory, regardless of the outcome—will likely resonate with anyone who devoted themselves to something in their youth.
This emotional number features a pleasing contrast between strings and the horn section.
