[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)
17TOMOO
Singer-songwriter TOMOO is known for her simple, piano-centered sound rich in emotion.
Released in October 2022 as her second major single, this piece is a lyrical medium ballad that awakens the memory of being seventeen that everyone carries in their hearts.
It’s striking how it weaves in the familiar motif of ice cream from a vending machine to portray the loneliness of growing up and the hope that, thanks to someone by your side, you can become a child again.
The track was later included on the album “TWO MOON.” It invites you to bask in nostalgia while also letting you feel the warmth of the present moment.
I got a girlfriend.SHISHAMO
This early signature song by SHISHAMO features down-to-earth lyrics that feel like a snapshot of sweet-and-sour youth.
It vividly portrays the feelings of a man who has just fallen in love.
You can sense how he’s bursting to tell someone, and it even makes the listener’s heart flutter.
The track is included on the album “SHISHAMO,” released in November 2013.
It’s perfect for those who want to look back on their first love or who are in love right now.
It’s also recommended for moments when you want to savor the feeling of holding a secret with someone special.
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.
[For Adults Too] Youth Songs That Let You Look Back on Your Memories (81–90)
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.
Youth SicknessFuji Kaze
Singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze is one of today’s hottest artists, admired for the superb musicality and lyricism he’s cultivated since childhood.
The song he created around the theme of youth is also profoundly compelling.
The first thing that draws attention is the lyrics.
While youth is often portrayed as something beautiful, he treats it as something fleeting, describing it with the term “dodome-iro,” a deep, dark hue of reddish black and purple.
It feels like he’s depicting the turmoil of dashing through youth, and perhaps it’s precisely this act of continuing to run while wavering that defines youth.
Heartbeat of the Starskohanaramu
The bittersweetness of youth and the wavering of first love are portrayed atop a clear, translucent melody.
It’s a track by Kohanaramu, slated for digital release in October 2025, and it’s been selected as the ending theme for the TV anime “Tomodachi no Imouto ga Ore ni Dake Uzai” (My Friend’s Little Sister Is Only Annoying to Me).
The lyrics capture feelings of being unable to be honest even when you’re close, and the emotions that tremble deep in your chest, closely reflecting the heart of someone in love.
The arrangement also carries a nostalgic touch that feels wonderfully comforting.
Give it a listen when you’re feeling timid about love.
Scooping up blueatarayo
This song was written as the theme for the variety show “Zeroichi.” It’s a work by the four-piece band Atarayo, released digitally in May 2022.
The refreshing band sound sets off vocalist Hitomi’s straightforward singing, and it’s truly heart-cleansing.
The lyrics portray youth, friendship, and the parting that will come someday.
Listening will make you want to cherish the time you can spend with your friends right now.
Please take your time and savor it.
