[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 Relive Your Memories (21–30)
If you laugh at the skywacci
If you poured your heart into your school club activities, this is a song I’d love you to hear.
It’s a track by the band wacci, who became a hot topic with their song “I Became Someone Else’s Girlfriend,” a piece that resonated with many listeners.
When you’re in a club, there are times when matches don’t go your way or your efforts don’t seem to pay off.
But in those moments, the ones who supported you were the teammates who shared the same goals and kept moving forward with you.
This song weaves a story that’s quintessentially youthful.
It really hits you in the heart, so be sure to listen while reading the lyrics!
summer festivalWhiteberry
This song vividly depicts the scenes of a summer festival, packed with the fleeting beauty and bittersweetness of youth.
The protagonist’s tender crush on “you” in a yukata and their inability to confess their feelings are expressed through warm vocals and a refreshing melody.
Released in August 2000, it reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and was used as the theme song for the MBS/TBS TV program “Fushigi na Hanashi.” It’s the perfect track for reminiscing about summer memories or feeling nostalgic about your youth.
Brimming with Whiteberry’s youthful charm, this piece continues to resonate with many people even today.
[For Adults, Too] Youth Songs That Let You Look Back on Memories (31–40)
KanadeSukima Suichi
This song is one of Sukima Switch’s signature tracks and a very popular love ballad.
Just listening to the chorus, many people think it’s a heartbreak song, but if you take a close look at the lyrics, it’s actually a story about a long-distance relationship.
Some of you may have experienced becoming long-distance when you graduated and each went your separate way.
However, this song carries the message that “even if we’re apart, our hearts are still connected,” which is deeply moving.
Highly recommended for those who experienced a long-distance relationship during their school days or early career.
FUNNY BUNNYthe pillows
When you hear the word “youth,” what comes to mind? Pure romance, casual moments with friends, or the club activities you threw yourself into—everyone has their own image.
Among those, this song is about dreams, and it’s especially recommended for people who worked hard in their clubs or had dreams they wanted to achieve since their school days.
The message, “The one who will fulfill your dream is no one else but you,” really hits home.
It’s a song I want both those who’ve already achieved their dreams and those still on the way to listen to.
youthSukima Suichi
When you think of Sukima Switch, you might strongly associate them with beautiful ballads, but this song is a refreshing, youthful track that captures a love story much like those in their ballads.
Scenes of school life are depicted throughout the lyrics, and for adults who’ve already graduated, that alone might make your heart tighten with nostalgia.
What’s more, the lyrics portray a man who once confessed his feelings and was turned down, but still can’t give up and is trying to express his feelings once again.
Have you ever had an experience like that? It’s a song that can take you right back to your youth just by listening.
Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster
This song is extremely popular as a graduation tune, and as the title suggests, it’s a track that instantly brings back memories of student life right in the heart of youth! The lyrics depict the very day of the graduation ceremony, and listening to it makes you feel as if you’ve time-traveled back to that moment.
Lines like “We’ll always be friends, even after we graduate” may move some listeners to tears even as adults.
Despite the nostalgic lyrics, the song itself has a bright, very happy vibe—that’s another big part of its appeal!
youth↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓
The punk band THE HIGH-LOWS’ legendary anthem “Seishun” (Youth).
It’s a well-known track used in commercials and more, but for punk fans, you can’t beat Maschi’s guitar sound and Hiroto Kōmoto’s vocals.
With striking lyrics and a driving, fast eight-beat, this song will supercharge your youth many times over!
