A Must-See for Those in Their 20s: A Collection of Youthful Songs That Bring Back School Days

broad daylightKing Gnu

King Gnu – Hakujitsu

King Gnu’s songs are captivating for their profound lyrics that evoke the depths of life.

Released digitally in February 2019, this track was selected as the theme song for the drama “Innocence: False Accusation Lawyer,” becoming a milestone that sparked their breakthrough.

It was also included on their major-label debut album, “Sympa,” released after they rose to prominence.

Set to a wistful melody, the carefully woven lyrics tackle heavy themes and resonate deeply with listeners.

It’s a powerful song that gives you the courage to face forward and take the next step when you’re standing at a crossroads in life.

for YOU。haji→

Haj→ – for YOU.

Packed with heartfelt messages of love, this song is a powerful piece in which Hajime→ sings of gratitude and resolve toward the person he loves.

You can feel the small joys of everyday life and the importance of the time the two of them spend together.

Released in July 2013, this single became Hajime→’s first entry into the Oricon Top 10 and was also used as the CM song for Fuji Television Flower Center’s “Fuji TV Flower Net.” This work is recommended not only for couples but also for those who find it hard to put their feelings for someone special into words.

Its warm melody and lyrics are sure to give your feelings a gentle push.

Sound of SnowGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Yukinone

Many people in their twenties name GReeeeN’s “Yuki no Ne” (“Sound of Snow”) as a particularly memorable song.

In the winter of 2012, it was widely loved as the JR East commercial song, and it still enjoys great popularity as a winter tune today.

The lyrics, which depict two people moving from mutual unrequited love to having their feelings come true, surely made many hearts flutter.

This song, filled with a story so many have likely longed for, will still warm your heart even now.

Now that you’re an adult, give it another listen.

Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā

Golden Bomber “Memeshikute” Music Video

Golden Bomber’s “Memeshikute” has been a huge hit since its 2009 release.

For many people in their twenties, the song is packed with memories—like getting hyped with friends at karaoke or performing it at school festivals.

It was even showcased on programs like the Kōhaku Uta Gassen, and its catchy melody and distinctive choreography became a hot topic.

Although their air-band style was unconventional, it has been loved by many fans.

spring breezeRihwa

Harukaze

Rihwa’s “Harukaze” is a song characterized by lyrics that touch the heart and a gentle melody.

The warmth it radiates still resonates with many people today, bringing back bittersweet memories of youth.

For those now in their twenties who spent their student years in the 2000s to early 2010s, it feels especially nostalgic, and many find that listening to this song brings memories from that time vividly to mind.

In particular, many will remember that it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Boku no Ita Jikan,” starring Haruma Miura.

Snow WhiteFlower

Flower “Snow White” — 2nd album “Hanadokei (Flower Clock)” out 3/4

Flower’s “Shirayukihime” is a song that stirs the memories of people in their twenties, capturing both heartbreak and the sweet-and-sour taste of youth.

Released in 2013, it quickly became a hit.

Chosen as the theme song for the NOT TV drama “We Are All Already Dead♪,” it touched the hearts of many listeners.

The lyrics depict the poignant unrequited love of a female protagonist—perhaps many of you listened to it back then while overlapping it with your own feelings.

Revisit your youth and give this timeless track another listen.

If I Fall in LoveCrystal Kay

Crystal Kay - If I Fall in Love (PV)

This song was chosen as the theme for the drama “Koi ni Ochitara: Boku no Seikō no Himitsu” and became a hit.

It’s a track by Crystal Kay, a singer renowned for her beautiful vocal work, released as a single in 2005.

The mature atmosphere of the melody and her voice blend so well that you can’t help but be drawn in.

The lyrics, which reflect a straightforward, unwavering love, are also part of its charm.

It’s a song that can lift you up when you’re tired or feeling down.

If you listen to it after turning 20, you might get a different impression than you did back then.

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