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!

Playlist

Youth-themed Western music. World classics and recommended popular songs.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Live While We’re YoungOne Direction		One Direction’s classic that portrays the troubles of youth
2	We Are YoungFun. ft. Janelle Monáe		Overcoming youthful failures and regrets through music
3	Here’s to Never Growing UpAvril Lavigne		A classic song by Avril Lavigne that sings of youth
4	Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis		Oasis’s classic, a timeless anthem that colors youth
5	FifteenTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift’s classic from her country era
6	Therefore I AmBillie Eilish		Overcoming the struggles of youth and living true to yourself
7	Shape of YouEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s coming-of-age love song
8	GraduationVitamin C		The famous song “Graduation,” which depicts the moving emotions of graduation
9	Teenage DreamKaty Perry		Katy Perry’s youth-empowerment anthem
10	YOUTHTroye Sivan		Troy Sivan’s iconic anthem celebrating youth
11	UnwrittenNatasha Bedingfield		An iconic youth anthem that sings of hope for the future
12	You’ve Got a FriendCarole King		A classic song about friendship—gentle and heartwarming.
13	19 You + MeDan + Shay		A classic song that colors the memories of summer vacation
14	SeventeenAlessia Cara		A song from Canada depicting the youth of a 17-year-old
15	SpringsteenEric Church		A classic song by Eric Church that sings about youth
16	Good RiddanceGreen Day		The classic hit by the punk rock band Green Day
17	The Good LifeThree Days Grace		Three Days Grace’s youth empowerment/cheering song
18	FRIENDSMarshmello & Anne-Marie		A relatable song that portrays youthful romance
19	Young VolcanoesFall Out Boy		Focus on iconic songs that encourage youthful struggles
20	Young BloodBea Miller		The moving classic song that heals the troubles of youth, 'Young Blood'
21	Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana		An iconic song of 90s grunge rock
22	#SelfieThe Chainsmokers		Expressing young people's SNS addiction through EDM
23	YesterdayThe Beatles		The youthful spirit of the Beatles’ hit classic “Help!”
24	What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction		One Direction's youthful pop song
25	Forever YoungRod Stewart		A classic song that sings of youthful memories
26	ComplicatedAvril Lavigne		Avril Lavigne’s signature song, I want you to stay just the way you are
27	When You Were YoungThe Killers		The Killers' striking song, Grammy-nominated
28	Die Young Stay PrettyBlondie		A Song of Resolve by Youth Who Cherish Love
29	Don’t Stand So Close To MeThe Police		Sting’s classic hit that depicts a crush on a teacher
30	Beach Housedaydreamers		Daydreamers: a rising star of wistfulness and exhilaration
31	Seventeen ForeverMetro Station		A coming-of-age pop song about feelings for an inexperienced girl.
32	(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party)Beastie Boys		A classic song that portrays the feelings of a rebellious high school student
33	SeventeenJet		A rocking track that captures the youth of JET
34	ThirteenElliott Smith		A pure-love cover song by Elliott Smith
35	CampusVampire Weekend		An iconic song that sings of indie-band youth
36	We Rule The SchoolBelle & Sebastian		A classic by Belle and Sebastian
37	Dancing QueenABBA		ABBA’s disco hit song is hugely popular around the world.
38	Jack & DianeJohn Mellencamp		A classic that sings of youth: a Mellencamp hit
39	WonderboyThe Kinks		The boy’s song that John Lennon also loved
40	Don’t You (Forget About Me)Simple Minds		Theme song of an 80s teen movie
41	Rock & Roll High SchoolThe Ramones		Hit song by a punk rock band
42	I Need to Be in LoveCarpenters		A heart wavering between eternal love and reality
43	Every Breath You TakeThe Police		A famous song by The Police that portrays an obsession with lost love
44	You make me feel so youngFrank Sinatra		A song of elderly lovers who never forget their youth
45	We’re Going To Be FriendsThe White Stripes		A beautiful song that sings about students' everyday life
46	Rock Around The ClockBill Haley & His Comets		A forerunner of rock ’n’ roll, the rebellious songs of the ’50s
47	School DaysChuck Berry		Chuck Berry’s classic, an icon of rock
48	Hey Ya!OutKast		OutKast wins awards for their hit songs and diverse musicality
49	22Taylor Swift		A masterpiece that sings of the anxieties and brilliance of youth
50	School’s OutAlice Cooper		A hit song that captures the sense of freedom on the last day of school
51	Fuck SchoolThe Replacements		A classic song by The Replacements bursting with punk vibes
52	JeremyPearl Jam		A classic song that portrays the struggles of youth and resonated with many
53	I’m Not In Love10cc		A classic song that sings of the heartrending feelings of a man who has fallen in love
54	KidsMGMT		An exciting psychedelic pop song
55	My GenerationThe Who		A youth’s cry, a rebellious song against society
56	Built To LastMêlée		A bittersweet love ballad, a moving work