[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 (91–100)
AgainWANIMA
WANIMA is a rock band whose powerful messages have pushed many people forward.
Their full-throttle youth anthem “Again” was released in 2019 as their fourth single.
The band’s signature sense of speed and the lyrics saying “We’ve still got a long way to go!” resonate with hearts that feel like they might give in.
That all-out, full-speed-ahead vibe highlights a youthful spirit and gives you strength.
It’s a song that makes you long for the familiar streets and the voices of your friends.
Isn’t it the perfect youth song to accompany those moments when you look back on the past or return to your hometown for comfort?
CHE.R.RYYUI
Evoking the bittersweet feelings of youthful love, “CHE.R.RY” is YUI’s eighth single, released in 2007.
It cutely captures that tight, heart-aching sensation of falling in love that everyone experiences in their youth, just like YUI’s charming image.
Listening to this song might make you want to experience that sweet-and-sour kind of romance all over again! And if you’re right in the middle of your youth now, I think it’ll be a perfect track to spark your love life.
Definitely give it a listen.
bookmarksaidāgāru
This is a song that could prompt you to look back on your youth.
Its lyrics vividly portray past events and emotions as “bookmarks of memory,” turning them into signposts for the future.
Written and composed by Chi, the guitarist of Cidergirl, the track consciously returns to the band’s roots.
Released in September 2024, it was also selected as the ending theme for TBS’s “King’s Brunch.” Alongside its refreshing “carbonated sound,” the song conveys the doubts, anxieties, and hopes of adolescence.
It’s perfect for moments when you want to revisit precious memories or take a step toward the future.
I’m smitten with you.Yellow Magic Orchestra
It’s a pop song that captures the heart-fluttering feeling of summer romance.
Unlike YMO’s technopop, it has a refreshing sound, and Takashi Matsumoto’s skillful lyrics leave a strong impression.
The seaside scenery and pure feelings of love are beautifully depicted.
Released in March 1983, it was also used in a Kanebo Cosmetics commercial.
As the lead single from the album “Uwaki na Bokura,” it drew attention and reached No.
2 on the Oricon charts.
It’s perfect for making summer memories, and recommended for adults who want to reminisce about their youth.
Enjoy its buoyant, irresistibly singable melody.
Lanamei-chan
A song by the singer Mei-chan, who is active both as part of the YouTuber group Nikuchomoranma and as the Vocaloid producer Victor.
The structure starts with a chorus featuring vocals and piano, followed by an exhilarating rock sound that really pumps you up.
In our youth, we often struggle when we crash into dreams and goals, but the message to keep moving in the direction you aim for will surely give powerful support to those fighting in real time.
It’s also a rock tune that evokes a tailwind, reminding you of the single-minded drive we tend to forget once we become working adults.
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.
blue skyMarushii
An emotional rock ballad that portrays the hope that if you keep moving forward despite doubts and inner conflict, your heart will one day clear.
Created by Marcy, it was released in June 2025 as the theme song for the film “Youth Gestalt Collapse.” Vocalist-guitarist Ukyo Yoshida immersed himself in the script and drew on his own experiences during production, resulting in a piece that stands by the characters with complex emotions and resonates gently with listeners.
When you feel like you’re losing yourself, it’s sure to give you a gentle push forward.