[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 Memories (51–60)
Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu
A track that carries a powerful message: youth only happens now, it’s an irreplaceable time, so savor the present.
Hattori’s vocals, delivered with overwhelming vocal prowess, are emotional, and the lyrics feel deeply relatable.
One moment you’re hurting or conflicted, and the next you’re laughing out loud… In hindsight, those dazzling, sparkling days of youth pass in a flash.
This crisp, punchy anthem to youth makes you feel that fully savoring those precious, wonderful days is truly important in life.
GarnetOku Hanako
Okuhanako, known as the queen of heartbreak songs, has her signature track “Garnet” as the theme song for the film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.
While it gives voice to the characters’ feelings, it stands on its own even if you haven’t seen the movie, and it went on to become one of her best-known songs.
Her gentle vocals and the leisurely tones of the piano will draw you into the world of the song.
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.
On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai
Released in 2006, this song is one of Ai Kawashima’s signature tracks and a graduation anthem loved across generations.
“Ashita e no Tobira” by I WiSH, the group she belonged to, is a version of this song with different lyrics.
Although “Ashita e no Tobira” was released first, “Tabidachi no Hi ni…” had actually been completed earlier.
The lyrics depict scenes reminiscent of school life, express gratitude for the past, and pledge to meet again—just listening to it will bring back memories of student days.
Of course, for current students approaching graduation, it’s a masterpiece that will flood you with feelings about your school life the moment you hear it.
[For Adults Too] Youth Songs That Let You Look Back on Memories (61–70)
The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell
A bittersweet yet beautiful song set in summer, singing of a love quietly tucked away in one’s heart, known to no one.
Surely you, too, have experienced a romance that ended without you ever confessing your feelings.
In the lyrics, friends go out to stargaze in the summer, and among them is the boy the heroine has a crush on.
Just this situation overflows with youth and makes your heart flutter, but in the end, the heroine never manages to tell him how she feels.
This is where the title of the song ties in: isn’t this very bittersweet story the essence of youth?
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.
Fucking Liberation ZoneSTANCE PUNKS
In our youth, we’re brimming with confidence that we can succeed at anything, but as we grow older, a sense of resignation tends to take over.
When you want to reclaim that spirit of challenge you once had, turning to the power of music is one option.
STANCE PUNKS’ “Kusottare Kaihōku” can be the spark that helps you regain the will to never give up, even when it seems impossible.
