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

HEART BEATYOASOBI

YOASOBI「HEART BEAT」Official Music Video

Despite its danceable vibe, it somehow makes you feel wistful.

Released digitally in December 2023, this work by YOASOBI was created as the theme song for NHK’s “YOASOBI 18 Festival.” The lyrics, imbued with the feelings of a thousand 18-year-olds, pierce the heart.

By the time you finish listening, you’ll likely feel inspired to move toward the future you envision.

If everyone performs it together at a school or cultural festival, it’s sure to become a moving stage.

The heartfelt vocals will undoubtedly envelop the entire venue.

Summer SongYUI

YUI　『Summer Song-short ver.-』

When you think of youth, you think of summer! Summer is the season when you can make tons of youthful memories.

YUI’s “SUMMER SONG” portrays a bittersweet summer romance from those days.

It’s a summer-themed sequel to “Laugh away,” which was released just before via digital distribution, and the PV features the same cast as the previous work: Kento Hayashi and Anri Okamoto.

“Laugh away” is written from a male perspective, while “SUMMER SONG” is from a female perspective.

Going to the beach together over summer break and making memories… With days like that spent with someone you love, you can overcome anything, no matter how tough it gets! It’s a song that lets you feel the power of youthful love.

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Whistle: The Days I Spent With Youmiwa

miwa 'Whistle ~The Days I Spent With You~ (Short Version)'

This is a song by the popular singer-songwriter miwa.

It was written as the image song for the 91st All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

It’s a recommended anthem of youth that makes you want to work hard at your club activities when you listen to it.

If you play sports, definitely give it a try.

My friendMiyuhan

Miyuhan “Boku no Friend” - TV Size - (TV Anime ‘Kemono Friends’ Ending Theme) MV

This is a song by Miyuhan that gained attention as the ending theme for the anime Kemono Friends.

It was released in February 2017.

With its refreshing melody and uplifting lyrics, it’s a feel-good friendship song.

It sings of the bittersweet end of youth, the sorrow of parting, and the hope for a new future.

You can feel the sentiment of cherishing the bond with an irreplaceable friend.

The track is included on Miyuhan’s major-label debut album, Self Schema.

In the anime, there’s also a scene where the character Sand Cat, played by Miyuhan, sings it.

It’s a heartwarming song that also teaches the importance of finding small joys in everyday life.

I’ll keep going.Jonagōrudo

It Keeps Going / Jonagold

A gently enveloping song by Jonagold that captures the anxieties and hopes of youth.

Released in January 2024, this piece portrays change and growth in life through the bustle of everyday living and the turning of the seasons.

Days that rush by like a waltz, seasons that revolve like a Ferris wheel.

The effort to find consistency in a constantly changing world resonates deeply.

The phrase “from yesterday to today, from today to tomorrow” likely conveys the importance of human connection.

It’s a track I especially recommend to those starting a new chapter in life or searching for their own path.

When the wind blows, loveChatto Monchī

Chatmonchy “Kaze Fukeba Koi” Music Video

It’s a work packed to the brim with freshness, cuteness, and coolness.

It’s a song by the girls’ band Chatmonchy from Tokushima Prefecture, released as a single in 2008.

Since it was used in a commercial, many of you probably know it.

It makes you think, “This is what young love is like,” doesn’t it?

School HeavenFingā 5

Finger 5 – Gakuen Tengoku –

An undisputed classic by Finger 5, the legendary music group from the Showa era.

The lively sound really amps you up! The chants and the chorus might evoke a sense of nostalgia.

It even makes you think about just how important changing seats was as an event for students.