A love song that feels like youth. Love songs you want to listen to—and remember—during your adolescent years.
I think what people value during their youth—studies, club activities, hanging out, and so on—differs from person to person, but hasn’t everyone fallen in love at least once during that time?
In this article, we’ve gathered love songs we’d love those searching for youthful love anthems to hear.
From songs about schoolyard romance to adorable crush songs that capture the butterflies of first love, and bittersweet love songs perfect for graduation season, we introduce a wide variety.
Why not find that one track that will make your youth shine even brighter?
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Love songs that capture the feeling of youth. Love songs you want to listen to and remember from your adolescent days (51–60).
Love songMarushii
Marcy’s latest work is a song that finds the warmth of romance in everyday life.
Released digitally in September 2023, it’s a love ballad that also carries a refreshing feel.
An original music video created in collaboration with LINE MUSIC has been released as well, highlighting the close connection with fans.
It’s recommended for those who want to cherish the small, everyday moments with their partner or have someone they wish to stay with forever.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to not only on special days but on ordinary days, too.
Oh, early summer rainSakurazaka46
A poignant love song by Sakurazaka46 that portrays feelings of love through the motif of early-summer rain.
Released in April 2022 as their fourth single, it received a tremendous response, topping the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Like rain that never stops, the swelling emotions are expressed through delicate vocals and choreography, gently embracing unspoken love and the struggles it brings.
It is a warm track that waits for the arrival of spring, resonating with those in the midst of unrequited love or unable to convey their feelings.
Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze
“Junrenka” is a song from over 10 years ago and one of Shonan no Kaze’s signature tracks! Its genre is reggae, but I think it’s very close to J-pop.
So it’s very easy to listen to and feels like a song that appeals to everyone! I imagine there are many junior high and high school students today who listen to it, too!
I want to be lovedYumcha
Yumcha’s signature song, which has sparked a huge reaction—especially among high school girls.
It’s a bright, energetic pop track that portrays a lovestruck girl doing her best to get the person she likes to notice her.
While she works on improving herself and tries various ways to appeal to them, a bittersweet sense of longing seeps through as her feelings don’t quite reach.
The song captures the inner conflict of wanting to change for someone while trying to maintain confidence in oneself, all from a relatable, down-to-earth perspective.
Released in November 2024, it quickly became a hot topic on social media.
It’s been widely used in TikTok choreography videos and on Instagram, rapidly spreading waves of empathy.
As an uplifting anthem for unrequited love, it brings comfort to many—perfect for those in the midst of a crush or anyone eager to share their feelings with someone special.
Love songs that feel like youth: love songs you want to listen to and remember from your adolescent days (61–70)
Heart ForecastEVE
If you’re looking for a crush song that makes your heart dance, this track might be just right.
Eve’s “Kokoro Yohō” was featured as a Valentine’s campaign song in collaboration with Lotte’s Ghana chocolate.
It’s packed with all the classic one-sided-love moments—the fluttery excitement, the solo highs and lows—and I think it’s a perfect song for high school students in love.
Lift your spirits and do your best to confess your feelings!
If only I could say I love youKERENMI & atarayo
It’s a song that really resonates with high schoolers, capturing the sweet-and-sour feeling of first love.
You like them, but you can’t say it—these tender, aching emotions are gently embraced by the music.
Released in July 2023 as the theme song for the film “Kokan Uso Nikki” (My Happy Marriage of Lies), it beautifully portrays the world of a youthful love story.
The music video features nostalgic props like cassette tapes and pay phones, and unfolds a parallel storyline different from the movie—well worth watching! It’s recommended not only for those with a crush, but also for anyone who wants to fall in love.
If you can find the courage to say “I like you,” a wonderful romance is sure to begin.
Listen to this song and take that first step, too.
Boys Don’t CryYOAKE
YOAKE’s 2023 track “Boys Don’t Cry” sings about the hazy feelings of unrequited love and the desperate wish for that love to come true.
It captures emotions everyone with a crush has felt: getting carried away by a tiny positive reaction and thinking, “This might actually work!”, or sinking into despair like life is over when there’s no response at all.
But what unites everyone with a one-sided love is the burning desire for their feelings to be fulfilled.
Let this song remind you to treasure the delicate stirrings of young love.
