[Classic & Latest] Famous and Popular Songs That Sing of Youth

Beloved daysyangusukinii

Young Skinny – Oh, Beloved Days [Official Music Video]

Young Skinny’s “Beloved Days” is a song about feelings for a dear friend—the kind of friend you want to stay with even if you can’t understand everything about each other.

It’s included on the 2023 EP If Only We Could Find Happiness in Anything.

At school, there are people you click with and people you don’t, and it’s hard to be close with everyone.

Still, even with someone whose hobbies differ from yours and whose opinions rarely align, you might catch an unguarded expression or simply feel an inexplicable vibe and find yourself liking them—and becoming friends.

This song heightens the desire to cherish friends like that forever.

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Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira

Seishun Amigo – Shuuji and 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.

That wonderful love once moreKatō Kazuhiko, Kitayama Osamu

That Wonderful Love Once Again ~ 2024 Ver. [Official Promotion Video]

A gem of a folk song, filled with longing and nostalgia in search of a lost love.

It gently embraces shifting emotional distances and reflections on youth gone by.

The warm sonic world woven by the soothing resonance of the acoustic guitar and a refined arrangement beautifully captures the farewells and hoped-for reunions we all encounter in life.

Since its release in May 1971, it has been beloved as a staple for school events and graduation season, and has been widely used as incidental music in dramas and variety shows.

When you want to linger in memories with someone dear, why not immerse yourself in its soul-stirring vocals and poetic world?

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The wave that slashes through youth

Under the concept of “breaking out with individuality and freedom from a trivial, intolerant society where only model citizens are valued,” the dance-and-vocal performance unit ATARASHII GAKKO! made their world debut in 2020.

Their track “Seishun o Kirisaku Hadō,” included on the EP Itchikikoku, leaves a lasting impression with its catchy melody over a cool rock ensemble.

The dizzyingly shifting arrangement truly captures the momentum of youth.

It’s an impactful uptempo tune you’ll want to hear with special attention to the lyrics, which land with impeccably crafted rhymes.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Our FailureMorita Doji

Bokutachino Shippai

Starting with a scene bathed in spring sunlight, Morita Doji’s classic masterfully portrays the delicate feelings and subtle shifts of a young person’s heart.

Many will be moved by the protagonist, who acknowledges their fragility yet strives to move forward.

Featured on the album Mother Sky, the song initially garnered support for its unique worldview upon its November 1976 release.

Later, in 1993, it was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama High School Teacher, becoming a major hit with over 900,000 copies sold.

Its melody—woven from a softly spoken, intimate vocal and the gentle timbre of an acoustic guitar—is the perfect companion when you’re carrying something in your heart or want to immerse yourself in memories of someone dear.

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[MV] Shiritsu Ebisu Chuugaku “BLUE DIZZINESS”

Known by their nickname “Ebichu,” the 10-member idol group Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku performs under the concept of being “eternally junior high school students.” “BLUE DIZZINESS,” a track released in advance from their 8th album indigo hour, is a pop tune that opens with an arresting beat and cool vocals.

Its lyrics, evoking the image of moving forward while wavering between childhood and adulthood, offer reassurance to listeners facing their own struggles.

With its transparent, weightless melodies and ensemble that soothe the heart, it’s a coming-of-age song you’ll want to hear when you’re feeling down.

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Hoshino Takashi

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[Tsu] NAME (Music/Arrangement: Akita Horie; Lyrics: DECO*27) TV anime “The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses” Opening Theme Song

This is the song that marked the major debut of Tsuzuri, a singer who rose to prominence on YouTube and TikTok.

It was also selected as the opening theme for the anime “The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses.” It’s noteworthy that the lyrics were written by DECO*27 and the composition was handled by Shota Horie; the track conveys a youthful bittersweetness that aligns with the work itself.

Tsuzuri’s straightforward delivery of the words makes it easy to vividly imagine someone facing their youth head-on, further enhancing the song’s refreshing atmosphere.

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