Youth-themed Western music. World classics and recommended popular songs.
Youth is one of the most important periods in life.
And when it comes to coloring that youth, music is indispensable, isn’t it?
But with Western songs, looking up the lyrics’ meanings can be a hassle, and you might struggle to find coming-of-age songs that really fit you.
So this time, we’ve picked out Western songs that are perfect for youth!
We also dive deep into the meanings of the lyrics, so don’t worry if you’re not confident in English!
Now, go find the perfect coming-of-age song in English for you!
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Youth songs of Western music: World classics and recommended popular tracks (31–40)
Dancing QueenABBA

A Euro-pop song released in 1976 by the Swedish group ABBA.
This track helped usher in the disco era that dominated the late 1970s and became a major hit around the world, including in the United States, Australia, and across Europe.
Seventeen ForeverMetro Station

A 2008 single by the American pop band Metro Station.
The song describes being infatuated with a still-immature girl.
The music video features cameo appearances by Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus.
When You Were YoungThe Killers

A 2006 song by The Killers.
It’s included on the album Sam’s Town, which was heavily influenced by Bruce Springsteen.
A dreamy track combining guitar riffing with a concise solo, it was also nominated for a Grammy Award.
You make me feel so youngFrank Sinatra

This song, which evokes presence and youth, was created by Joseph Myrow and Mack Gordon in 1946.
It has been covered by many artists, but this Sinatra version is from 1956.
“Forever young, never forgetting our youth”—it’s a beautiful song that conjures the image of singing to an aging lover.
SeventeenJet

A single released in 2010 from Shaka Rock, the third album by JET, an Australian rock band heavily influenced by AC/DC and The Beatles.
Incorporating anthemic, Catalan-style choruses, it captures the feelings of being 17.


