[Classic & Latest] Famous and Popular Songs That Sing of Youth
Love, club activities, relationships with friends, thoughts about becoming an adult, school life, hopes for the future, anxieties… Youth is a universal theme in music and literature.
Whether you’re in the midst of it now or it’s a distant memory, you probably have a favorite song tied to your youth.
In this article, we’ve compiled a list of songs themed around youth.
See if your own song of youth is on the list!
We’ve gathered tracks from all eras, so it’s also great for anyone looking to discover new music!
- [Guaranteed to resonate!] Youth songs that strike a chord with teens. Recommended coming-of-age tracks.
- [Clubs, Friendship, Romance] Youth songs middle schoolers should listen to
- Packed with everything from friendship to romance! Youth anthems recommended for Gen Z
- A youth song with great lyrics. A lovely message that stays with your heart.
- A collection of uplifting, youth-themed songs — timeless tracks that set your heart on fire
- Tear-jerking youth songs: recommended classics and popular tracks
- [2026 Edition] Youth Anthems for Your 40s! A Roundup of Popular Heart-Pounding × Heartwarming Songs
- [Youth Anthems] A curated selection of popular and latest songs to hype up your school cultural festival
- Coming-of-age songs for your 50s: heart-thumping × heartwarming classics and popular tracks [2026]
- Popular Youth Songs Ranking [2026]
- [2026 Edition] Songs Loved by People in Their 60s: Classic Hits from Their Youth
- Also great for karaoke with friends! Youthful songs that hype up the Reiwa era
- Summer songs that get middle schoolers excited: Popular tracks you’ll want to listen to in your youth
[Classics & Latest] Masterpieces and Popular Songs About “Youth” (61–70)
CorrectRADWIMPS
RADWIMPS delivers a tender melody with a profound message that resonates deeply during graduation season.
The warm soundscape woven by piano tones and a student choir gently embraces moments of looking back on youthful days.
The lyrics, which depict the search for the right answers in life and the journey to find one’s true self, strike a universal chord that anyone can relate to.
Released for streaming in January 2024 and followed by a limited-production CD in February, this work was born from encounters with the younger generation and takes on a new challenge by incorporating a student choir.
It is a heartwarming song that stands beside young people leaving their schools and those facing turning points in life.
one’s true feelingsFish and Lips
A song whose down-to-earth feelings resonate with the heart.
It’s a track by Fish and Lips, released in March 2025.
You can empathize with the protagonist’s desire to stay true to their own emotions.
It feels as if it faithfully captures their overflowing feelings just as they are.
The sentimental guitar sound is another element that deepens the song’s world.
Recommended for those who want to tap into the shifting emotions of youth or face their own feelings.
Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira
A single that unfolds like a coming-of-age drama, portraying the friendship and conflicts of two young men.
The bittersweet feelings and burning passion of protagonists who left their hometown to chase their dreams strike a chord.
Performed by Shuuji to Akira, the song was released in November 2005 and topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It was chosen as the entrance march for the 2006 National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament and is beloved as a rousing youth anthem that sets hearts ablaze.
It’s a warm yet fiery cheer song that celebrates the bond with a dear friend and gives you the courage to charge toward your dreams.
Deep blueC&K
C&K is a vocal duo.
They wrote Ao Ao Ao as the theme song for THE Toppa File: Toppa Koban.
The lyrics convey that regardless of age or status, you can enjoy youth anytime depending on your mindset.
Another hallmark is the many phrases throughout that evoke the color blue.
The sound blends reggae, disco, and funk, so it’s also recommended for anyone looking for an up-tempo dance track.
We are youngKing&Prince
King & Prince is one of Japan’s leading idol groups.
“We are young” was created as the theme song for the drama We are young, which stars group member Yuta Kishi.
It’s a medium-tempo ballad about life, carrying the message “Let’s live a life without regrets.” The chorus, where the meaning of the title becomes clear, is sure to stir your heart when you hear it.
Incidentally, the composition was handled by Koji Tamaki.
DoodleMrs. GREEN APPLE
Since kicking off Phase 2 in 2022, the three-piece rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE has released numerous buzzworthy hits.
“Doodle,” included on their fifth album ANTENNA, was chosen as the song for Kao’s ‘Merit’ commercial.
Its lyrics, which seem to affirm living life with all you’ve got, are filled with positive messages that ease worries in both work and private life.
With a brisk, summer-tinged ensemble that lifts your spirits, it’s a high-velocity rock tune brimming with a sense of speed.
Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad
This is a youthful rock ballad by My Hair is Bad, also included on their sixth album, “ghosts.” Released digitally in June 2024, it was written as the theme song for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Our Dinosaur Diary,” which premiered in August of the same year.
The lyrics, depicting the shifting emotions from meeting to parting and then to a new departure, leave a strong impression.
The song captures a sense of hope for the future while cherishing precious memories.
Its warm tone makes it a perfect fit for a movie ending theme and resonates deeply.
It’s a recommended track for those who want to reminisce about their youth or overcome a farewell with someone important.