[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 (41–50)
Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS
Linda Linda, one of the signature songs by THE BLUE HEARTS, the rock band that represents Japanese punk rock.
The opening lyrics, which convey a unique beauty only Hiroto Kōmoto could express, and the straightforward declarations of love have surely moved countless listeners from back then to today.
Their characteristically rough, high-velocity performance overflows with youthful energy no matter how many times you listen, and no matter how old you are, hearing this song still makes your heart burn.
Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE
A song about love in our fleeting youth, ‘Pointillism Song.’ It’s performed by the five-member co-ed rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
When we were young, it was hard to express our feelings well, or we hesitated to share them at all.
Even so, the desire to savor that love and hold it dear was probably stronger than it is after we grow up.
Capturing those feelings in its lyrics, this song is packed tightly with the bittersweetness and poignancy of youth.
It’s a track I especially want people in the midst of their youth to hear!
BelieveFolder5
A youthful, pop-infused tune that was also used as the theme song for the TV anime One Piece.
Many people may not know that Hikari Mitsushima was once an active member of the group.
Its lyrics, brimming with determination toward one’s dreams, are the very essence of youth.
I’ve grown so much older… This is a song that will help you remember what truly matters.
Adolescent Complexkessoku bando
It’s the opening theme song of the anime “Bocchi the Rock!”, performed by the show’s central rock band, Kessoku Band.
The lyrics are striking, calling to mind the anime’s catchphrase, “If you’re an introvert, play rock!” Many people can probably relate to the feeling of having something you really want to do but lacking the courage to take the first step, or wanting to try but being scared of failure and retreating into your shell.
Youth is limited-time only, so it’s a waste if you don’t let yourself burst forth! This is a song that makes you feel exactly that.
Blink of YouthShiina Ringo
This piece was provided to Chiaki Kuriyama in November 2011 and later included on the self-cover album “Gyakuyunyuu: Kouwankyoku.” It sings of the fleeting sparkle and wistfulness of a guileless season when beauty and righteousness were believed to be one and the same.
The tenderness for a time that can never return, and the bewilderment of growing up depicted in this song are feelings that, in some corner of the heart, everyone has experienced.
It’s a sophisticated number that gently keeps you company on slightly sentimental nights, when your thoughts drift to days gone by.
Graduation PhotoArai Yumi (Matsutoya Yumi)
This song, one of the signature works by Yumi Matsutoya, who has led the J-POP scene for many years, was released in 1975.
Loved by countless listeners as a graduation song, it remains a timeless classic even today.
The lyrics depict an adult looking back at their yearbook and reflecting on their school days, and for many, listening to this song rekindles memories of youth and stirs the heart.
It’s also an anthem that encourages you to carry the burning passion of your youth and keep moving forward.
It doesn’t meltmakaroni enpitsu
A coming-of-age song by the buzzworthy rock band Macaroni Empitsu.
The lyrics are striking in how they reflect on all the events, words exchanged, and feelings shared among friends—each and every fragment of youth.
They carry a heartwarming message that these memories and the bonds built along the way won’t melt away, but will continue on.
With vocalist Hattori’s distinctive voice and an accompaniment full of inventive arrangements that never let the listener get bored, it’s a track you won’t want to miss for a single moment.