[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)
Impure Love Storyyangusukinii
A striking rock tune with provocative, bold lyrics that pierce the heart.
It’s a track by Tokyo-based four-piece rock band Young Skinny, released in June 2024.
Through Kayayu’s emotionally charged vocals and the band’s sound, the wavering feelings of young people come across vividly.
Behind lyrics that may seem extreme at first glance lies the frustration of modern romance.
If you’re in your late teens to early twenties, give it a listen—you’ll definitely relate.
On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon
A bittersweet love story that beautifully depicts springtime farewells and new encounters.
Set on an April night, this love song richly portrays the wavering feelings of two people keeping their distance, alongside the sight of cherry blossoms blooming in the city.
Released in February 2021 as the theme song for the romantic reality show “Don’t Be Fooled by Love and the Wolf,” the piece highlights Aimyon’s delicate expressive power, featuring a sweet yet somehow heartrending melody that leaves a strong impression.
Also included on the album “Falling into Your Eyes Record,” it drew attention together with its music video set in the urban landscape of Shinjuku.
It’s a recommended track for those who want to savor the poignancy of love while feeling the atmosphere of spring and the passing of cherry blossom season.
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.
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.
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.