[2026] A Collection of Tear-Jerking Coming-of-Age Songs in Western Music

Leave (Get Out)JoJo

JoJo – Leave (Get Out) (Original Video)

An emotional track that sings about the anguish of breaking up with a boyfriend.

It was released as a single in 2004, when the American singer JoJo was 13 years old.

It became a hit around the world, reaching No.

1 on the charts in the United States and Scotland.

MemoriesMaroon 5

Maroon 5 – Memories (Official Video)

Maroon 5 is an American band that has gained worldwide popularity with its wide-ranging musicality and catchy lyrics.

From upbeat tracks that get you moving to heart-wrenching ballads, they can do it all—but the song we’re introducing this time is so sad you’ll want to have a handkerchief ready.

“Memories” is a masterpiece created as a requiem when their longtime manager passed away.

While death may not feel very close to most high school students, parting ways with friends is inevitable for seniors preparing to graduate.

If you’re in your final year, be sure to give it a listen.

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Built To LastMêlée

Mêlée – Built To Last (Video)

A gemlike ballad by the American rock band Mêlée that weaves a sweet and bittersweet love story.

Accompanied by sparkling piano tones, lead vocalist Chris Cron sings of true love and personal growth.

Released in March 2007, the song appears on the band’s second album, Devils & Angels, and achieved international success.

It drew especially strong acclaim in Japan, leaving a lasting impression on many listeners.

It’s perfect for fans of piano rock and for those who hold memories of their youth close to heart.

A heartwarming track you’ll want to play on a nighttime drive or during quiet moments with someone special.

Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis

Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger (Official Video)

Oasis’s classic song “Don’t Look Back in Anger.” Even if it’s just the melody, many young people today might find it familiar.

While the song isn’t specifically about youth, it was used as the theme song for the youth-and-band film “BECK,” which is based on a Japanese manga, so in Japan it’s become established as a song that evokes youth.

Its catchy, heart-piercing, emotional melody adds a flourish to those coming-of-age moments.

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GraduationVitamin C

Vitamin C – Graduation (Friends Forever) [Official Music Video]

Even youth has its endings and turning points.

Among them, graduation is perhaps the most memorable, isn’t it? “Graduation,” sung by Vitamin C, as the title suggests, is a work themed around graduation, featuring moving lyrics that, even in the face of parting, show respect for each person’s path.

In the English-speaking world, it’s no exaggeration to say that this song is synonymous with graduation.

If you’re approaching your own graduation, be sure to check it out.

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