[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!
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[Classic and Latest] Best and Popular Songs About “Youth” (91–100)
Until graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozora
A song that beautifully depicts a bittersweet snapshot of youth.
Created by Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora, it was released as their second single in January 2024.
The first-press limited edition also includes a Blu-ray.
With lyrics themed around love and graduation, it vividly captures the sweet-and-sour feelings of a school-days crush and the tension of parting.
Another highlight is hearing the 12 selected members’ vocals in a music video set at a fishing port.
It’s recommended not only for those approaching graduation, but also for anyone nostalgic about their youth.
Listen to this work, and you’ll likely find a gentle, moving touch upon your heart.
Blue in the classroomHoshimachi Suisei
It’s a heartwarming song themed around youth, friendship, and parting.
Sung by Hoshimachi Suisei, it’s included on the Hololive x HoneyWorks collaboration album “Horohani-gaoka High School,” and was released digitally in February 2024.
The refreshing melody paired with Suisei’s clear, crystalline vocals resonates deeply with listeners.
The lyrics portray memories from school days and the bonds between friends, making it especially relatable for those approaching graduation.
Listening to this track will make you want to cherish the time you have with the people who matter.
Why not give it a listen together with your friends?
Where does spring come from?NGT48
This is a song by NGT48 that delicately depicts the arrival of spring.
It was released in April 2018 as their third single and was also used as a theme song for programs such as Nippon TV’s “Buzz Rhythm 02.” The lyrics capture scenes like cherry blossom petals falling onto a school uniform’s shoulder and the budding of first love.
Its charm lies in how it layers springtime scenery with shifting romantic feelings.
Hiroshi Egawa’s refreshing melody and Yasushi Akimoto’s lyrics are a perfect match.
This work is recommended for anyone feeling a change of heart in spring.
Listen to it during the season of meetings and farewells, and it will resonate even more deeply.
March 9Remioromen
A signature song by the three-piece rock band Remioromen, and an iconic graduation anthem.
The lyrics, which capture the feeling that just thinking of you made me stronger, really hit home.
Vocalist Fujimaki’s clear, soaring voice is especially memorable.
Shadows of Youthchūrippu
A masterpiece whose gentle vocals and delicate melodic lines seep into the heart.
Its grand narrative—portraying profound love for a partner and the resolve to walk through life together—strikes a deep chord.
Seamlessly blending folk and pop, the song brings out the full musical allure of Tulip.
Released as a single in June 1974 and also included on the album “Seishun no Kage,” it garnered widespread support.
It has since been covered by numerous artists and used as an insert song in the drama “Under One Roof.” It’s the perfect track for moments at life’s crossroads or when you want to face forward with a calm mind.
A heartwarming message song you’ll want to listen to with someone special—highly recommended.
Adolescent RhapsodySambomasutā
This is a song that drew attention after being selected as the opening theme for the anime Naruto.
It’s a work by the three-piece rock band Sambomaster, released in 2004 as their third single.
Many of their songs have a youthful feel, don’t they?
In conclusion
Did you find the perfect youth song to match your mood? After all, our youth really is something special, isn’t it? That feeling of “Those were the good times” is something adults in particular can relate to.
If we can hold on to that feeling forever, maybe life can stay youthful right up to the very end.