[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 Revisit Your Memories (11–20)
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
When you hear the word “youth,” don’t you tend to picture summer? It’s the season when the last tournaments are held for club activities, and in terms of romance there are events like fireworks festivals—so many people feel their youthful memories are tied to summer.
This is exactly the song I want those people to hear.
The title includes both ‘youth’ and ‘summer,’ and the song truly lets you feel youth to the fullest.
It blends the excitement that heralds the dawn of youth with the fragile awareness that it will one day end, and listening to it makes your chest tighten.
All of the YouthFujifaburikku
When adults look back on their youth, they feel a distinctive nostalgia, don’t they? That nostalgic atmosphere is exactly what Fujifabric’s “Wakamono no Subete” carries.
Its sound and lyrics evoke an image where youth and nostalgia intersect, like a summer twilight, and they resonate deeply.
Even if the life you’re living now is different from the future you imagined when you were young, it makes you feel that it’s all a good memory.
Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi
This is a collaboration track by Kenshi Yonezu, who has become one of Japan’s most beloved artists, and Masaki Suda, a hugely popular actor who also has a singing career.
The song features lyrics themed around best friends, with Yonezu and Suda each singing from the perspective of close friends.
With no vested interests involved, a friendship like this can only really exist in youth, which somehow makes your chest ache with a bittersweet feeling.
A Little Love SongMONGOL800
If you’re looking for a refreshing love song that captures the feeling of youth, MONGOL800’s “Chiisana Koi no Uta” is highly recommended! Even now, this song is a staple at school and cultural festivals, and it continues to be loved by many as a true anthem of youth.
Its breezy yet bittersweet lyrics perfectly match the slightly nostalgic image of adolescence.
Blue SpringRADWIMPS
RADWIMPS, who shot to national fame as a rock band after performing the theme songs for the films Your Name and Weathering With You.
This track is a hidden gem from their first album, released in 2003.
As the title suggests, it’s a song that truly captures the essence of youth, expressing the worries that come with being young and the importance of the present moment.
Many teenagers are sure to relate to the lyrics and find their hearts captured.
While the intro and chorus are in English, the rest of the lyrics are in Japanese—so take your time and read through them.
You’ll surely come to realize just how precious the time you’re living in right now really is!
The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks
A collaboration between singer CHiCO and the creator team HoneyWorks, this track features a grand, fast-paced sound that’s undeniably cool.
The lyrics feel very true-to-life and will resonate with many listeners.
Sung with a remarkable voice, this dramatic number is one you’ll want to add to a page of your youth.
[For Adults Too] Youth Songs That Let You Relive Your Memories (21–30)
MiracleGReeeeN
It’s a song that became the theme for the high school baseball drama ROOKIES and remains very popular even long after its release! This mid-tempo love song is a moving youth anthem that sings straightforwardly about love.
Each depiction in the lyrics is delicate and bittersweet, and many listeners may find themselves reminded of their school-days romances.
If you experienced something like what’s described in the lyrics during your student years, this is a heartwarming track you should take this opportunity to revisit.