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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PurposeJustin Bieber

Justin Bieber – Purpose (PURPOSE : The Movement)

Justin Bieber is an artist loved by women all over the world.

He may be seen more as an idol than an artist.

Among the many hit songs he has released, Purpose—known as a graduation song—came out in 2015 and became popular for its lyrics about preparing to part ways with friends.

The lyrics are bittersweet, but the message is positive, so be sure to check it out.

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Keep Holding OnAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Keep Holding On

The powerful message woven by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne urges the importance of never giving up and continuing to move forward even when faced with adversity.

Released in 2006 as part of the soundtrack for the fantasy film Eragon, this song was inspired by her own experiences.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you need courage and hope—during graduation season, at life’s turning points, or before taking on new challenges.

Seasons of LoveRENT Film Cast

Seasons of Love

The film Rent, released in 2005, is based on Giacomo Puccini’s opera La Bohème and is celebrated worldwide as a classic.

It was also extremely popular in Japan.

Seasons of Love is one of Rent’s signature songs, and its philosophical lyrics earned widespread acclaim.

Many people in Japan will have heard it through commercials.

With its very uplifting melody, it’s a great recommendation as a graduation song.

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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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HaloBeyoncé

Beyoncé – Halo

When people think of Beyoncé, I think many imagine intense songs like the ones Naomi Watanabe dances to, but this track is distinguished by Beyoncé’s mystical vocals.

It’s a song that makes you feel supported—past, present, and future—and it fills you with courage.

PhotographNickelback

Nickelback – Photograph [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

This song, which reached No.

2 on the U.S.

Billboard Hot 100, was released in 2005 by the Canadian rock band Nickelback.

It’s a song about looking back at old memories while flipping through photographs.

Some youthful memories are universal, and it’s heartwarming to feel that, even though we’re from different countries, we all went through similar coming-of-age experiences.

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