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Collection of Western songs with titles starting with 'Y'

When it comes to English words that start with “Y,” the first one that probably comes to mind is “You,” meaning “あなた.” It’s also frequently used in song titles, and you often see titles like “Your ○○” or “You’re ~~.” In this article, I’ll introduce famous Western songs with titles that start with “Y.” We don’t usually search for songs by the first letter of the title, so you might discover tracks that haven’t caught your eye before.

Enjoy the article as you look forward to seeing what songs are out there.

A compilation of Western songs with titles starting with 'Y' (471–480)

You’ve got a friend in me – Randy Newman –TOY STORY

Toy Story – You’ve got a friend in me – Randy Newman – Lyrics
You've got a friend in me - Randy Newman -TOY STORY

A friendship song that’s easy to recommend even for young children.

Written by singer-songwriter Randy Newman as the theme song for the 1995 animated film Toy Story, it expresses a straightforward sentiment of “You’ve got a friend in me!” The lyrics clearly reflect the film’s story.

Because it’s so well-known, it might be perfect as BGM for a surprise video for Disney fans or friends who love Toy Story.

You’re Going To Miss ThisTrace Adkins

Trace Adkins – You’re Gonna Miss This (Official Music Video)
You’re Going To Miss ThisTrace Adkins

Country music isn’t a particularly familiar genre in Japan, but it’s immensely popular in the United States, so of course there are beloved graduation songs in the country genre as well.

Trace Adkins, a hugely popular country singer, released “You’re Gonna Miss This” in 2008, written by Ashley Gorley and Lee Thomas Miller.

The song became a massive hit across the U.S.

and is also widely cherished as a graduation anthem.

It’s so well-known as a graduation song in America that it’s actually performed at graduation ceremonies.

Its moving lyrics, which portray the life of a woman, resonate with people of all ages.

Adkins’s warm vocals are also appealing, offering encouragement as listeners reflect on their lives at this milestone of graduation and take steps onto a new path.

YOUTHTroye Sivan

Troye Sivan – YOUTH (Official Video)
YOUTHTroye Sivan

Troye Sivan is an Australian artist who has drawn worldwide attention as an actor, YouTuber, and singer-songwriter.

He made waves with his 2014 EP TRXYE and achieved international success with his 2015 debut album Blue Neighbourhood.

With his sweet looks, he likely has many high school girls among his fans.

His musical style spans pop, indie pop, and electropop, and he resonates strongly within the LGBTQ+ community.

In 2018, he was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role and theme song in the film Boy Erased.

If you’re a high school student looking for stylish tracks, he’s a must-check!

You SayTwo Feet

Two Feet – You Say (Audio)
You SayTwo Feet

Two Feet’s “You Say” is a song that candidly portrays a heart swaying between love and betrayal.

The repeated phrase, “I think that I’m falling down, you said that I’m crazy now,” expresses the frustration of heartbreak and resonates powerfully with listeners.

Showcasing Two Feet’s talent for conveying deep emotion through music, this track is sure to strike a chord with anyone who has experienced an intense romance.

Its quiet yet powerful blues sound further accentuates the song’s emotional depth.

YonkersTyler, The Creator

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call this a defining record that heralded the dawn of the 2010s alternative hip-hop scene.

Goblin is the first full-fledged solo debut by Tyler, the Creator—founding member of the new-generation collective Odd Future, who emerged in the early 2010s and continues, even into the 2020s, to release highly acclaimed and commercially successful work as a top-tier artist.

At the time, Odd Future—a young, exceptionally talented group—was gaining attention among sharp-eared music fans online, and when it was revealed that Tyler’s album would be released on the prestigious XL Recordings, it became a major talking point not only among hip-hop heads but also listeners devoted to indie rock.

Showcasing the full scope of Tyler’s prodigious talent just as he turned 20, the album made a powerful impact with the provocative music video for its lead single, Yonkers.

Of course, it wasn’t mere hype: the heavy yet weightless beats intertwined with his deep-voiced rapping created a strange sonic world that laid his talent bare.

Now, in the 2020s, more than a decade since its release, it’s the perfect time to rediscover what makes this record so compelling.