Stand out with Western graduation songs: moving songs that touch hearts in English

I Will Remember YouSarah McLachlan

sarah mclachlan – i will remember you

Here’s the song she released in 1993, after winning the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

The track was later featured in a 1998 American TV drama.

The lyrics convey the sentiment of occasionally remembering the person you parted ways with.

The poignant lyrics and her voice complement each other well, creating a unique atmosphere.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Something BigShawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes – Something Big (Official Music Video)

Shawn Mendes is a singer-songwriter who has gained popularity for his sweet looks and relatable lyrics.

He’s also well-known as Camila Cabello’s boyfriend.

His song “Something Big” is considered one of his signature works; it was released in 2014 and became popular in English-speaking countries.

The lyrics, which express the anxiety of not knowing what adult life will be like while still pushing forward, are memorable, and the song is known overseas as a graduation staple.

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I Gotta FeelingThe Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling (Official Music Video)

Released in 2009, this song is a single from The Black Eyed Peas’ fifth album, The E.N.D., and it’s an upbeat track.

The lyrics, which fit the song perfectly, encourage hitting the town to party hard—drinking, spending money, and blowing off steam.

It’s important for people to find healthy ways to relieve stress, isn’t it?

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Young ForeverJay Z. Ft. Mr. Hudson

JAŸ-Z – Young Forever ft. Mr Hudson

The wish to stay forever young is something everyone desires yet knows is an unattainable fantasy—precisely why it only feels convincing when expressed by truly capable artists.

In that regard, the persuasive power of British musician Mr.

Hudson’s soaring vocals paired with world-famous rapper Jay-Z’s cool delivery is simply outstanding.

The track closes Jay-Z’s eleventh studio album, The Blueprint 3, released in 2009, and is actually a remake of a song originally released and made a hit in 1984 by the German band Alphaville.

Jay-Z’s lyrics and rap are added to the original melody, with production handled by Kanye West.

Compared to the original, it’s been reborn as a passionate anthem to life; its heartfelt message that can move young people who feel lost makes it easy to see why it’s so popular as a graduation song.

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I’ll Be There for YouThe Rembrandts

I’ll Be There for You (Theme From “Friends”)

The Rembrandts are an American pop duo formed by Phil Solem and Danny Wilde.

They’re not especially popular in Japan, but they gained popularity in the United States.

One of their signature works, “I’ll Be There for You,” became popular after being used as the theme song for the hit TV show Friends.

Its message—following someone important to you no matter what the future holds—resonated with listeners, and the song is known as a classic graduation anthem.

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