[For adults too] Youth songs that let you look back on your memories
What was your youth like?
Did you ever throw yourself into something, agonize over love, or spend tons of time with friends? I imagine each of you has spent that special time in your own unique way.
And among those reading this, some of you might even be right in the middle of your youth now!
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs that sing about all kinds of “youth,” the kind that will set your heart ablaze.
It’s a playlist that feels like the very heart of young people—hot, sweet-and-sour, a little bitter, and swirling with all sorts of emotions.
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[For Adults Too] Youth songs that let you look back on your memories (71–80)
My NoteSukima Suichi
A mid-tempo number chosen as the theme song for the film Doraemon: Nobita’s Dinosaur 2006.
It’s a 2006 single by Sukima Switch, a duo known for their outstanding pop sensibilities and lyrics that at times incisively depict inner feelings.
Some of you may remember often hearing “Boku Note” on the radio during your youth.
The longer we live, the more conflicts arise; as we become adults, our true feelings and our public facades don’t always align, and we can even forget how to be ourselves.
With lyrics that face one’s honest feelings head-on, this song carries a warmth that seems to stand by you in such struggles.
It’s a gentle anthem that makes you want to cherish pure feelings even as an adult and accept yourself just as you are.
in a blue suitFujiyama Ichirō
It’s a classic song filled with the brilliance and bittersweetness of youth.
It skillfully captures the fresh emotions of young love and resonates deeply with listeners.
With its lively rhythm and bright melody, Ichiro Fujiyama’s clear vocals enhance its charm.
Released as a single by Nippon Columbia in February 1972, it has been loved by many.
The piece portrays the exhilaration of putting on new clothes to go out with someone special, as well as the inner conflict of a young man hesitating to confess his feelings.
It’s a recommended track for those who want to relive the emotions of being in love as a young person or who feel nostalgic for their youthful days.
Racing through my horny springtimeichou BOYZ
After GOING STEADY disbanded, vocalist Kazunobu Mineta formed a new band, Ging Nang Boyz, and their track Kakenukete Seishun is included on the classic 2005 album Kimi to Boku no Daisanji Sekaitaisen-teki Ren’ai Kakumei.
It also drew attention for featuring YUKI—who was active as the vocalist of JUDY AND MARY—on vocals.
It’s a full-throttle love-punk song that hurls the impulses born from falling in love without holding anything back.
Mineta’s near-screamed vocals shower you with raw energy.
[For Adults Too] Youth Songs That Let You Look Back on Your Memories (81–90)
Azure Swimnishina
Seiran Yūei makes you feel ready to say goodbye to precious memories and swim toward a new world.
It’s a song released in 2022 by Nishina, a new-generation singer-songwriter whose signature track Heavy Smoke became a hit.
She had reportedly been performing this song at her own shows even before her major-label debut.
It was written when she decided to leave the unit she had been in before debuting and start fresh as a solo artist.
The song captures Nishina’s feelings as she dove into the new world of performing solo.
Until the World Ends…WANDS
This is a song by WANDS, a rock band that represents the Being label, used as the ending theme for the anime SLAM DUNK.
The worldview of the work and the lyrics overlap exquisitely, gripping the hearts of fans at the time.
The loneliness and impatience felt in the middle of the city, and the earnest wish to not be separated “until the world ends.” Sho Uesugi’s vocals—like a cry from the soul, with lyrics he penned himself—ride on Tetsuro Oda’s dramatic melody and pierce deep into the heart.
Anyone who has carried emotions with no outlet yet still wished to believe in something will find this song profoundly moving.
A legendary track that continues to shine across generations.
My First KissHi-STANDARD
Do you remember your first kiss? It brings back all sorts of memories—nostalgia mixed with a bit of embarrassment, right? This is exactly what the song “Hajimete no Chuu” is about, and Hi-STANDARD did an English cover titled “My First Kiss.” Hi-STANDARD is a legendary band that helped define the golden era of Japanese melodic hardcore, and their “My First Kiss” has a punchy punk arrangement that keeps the fluttery excitement while feeling fresh and cool! For many, Hi-STANDARD is the soundtrack of their youth, and this track in particular is especially memorable.
Touch That GirlTHE BLUE HEARTS
Kohmoto Hiroto’s straightforward vocals capture the explosive happiness of that very instant when love begins—you can’t help but feel your heart skip a beat! The unwavering feelings are portrayed with grand metaphors—like a proposal that could “stop all the clocks in the world”—and it really hits home, doesn’t it? Released as a single in November 1991, this track served as a lead cut from the classic album HIGH KICKS, peaking at No.
24 on the Oricon chart, and it showcases the band’s pop side.
The pure urge to touch the one you love and that sweet-and-sour yearning are the very essence of sparkling youth.
If you haven’t felt the flutter of romance lately, why not listen to this song and flip your inner love switch back on?