[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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[Classics & Latest] Famous and Popular Songs about “Youth” (71–80)
blue budsoraru

Gaining popularity from his cover singing videos and now even running a virtual YouTuber agency, Soraru is a multi-talented singer.
If you’re a teenager who likes Vocaloid and utaite singers, you probably already know him.
His new song is Aoi Tsubomi.
It’s a rock-tinged track with a delicate musicality that feels like a snapshot of youth.
Students will find many relatable lyrics, so be sure to check it out.
Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu

With its refreshing guitar sound and driving melody, this gem of a rock number captures the fleeting nature of youth and its brief moments of brilliance.
Macaroni Enpitsu gently gives voice to the feelings of young people.
It carries a warm message: even the days that seem boring will one day become precious memories, making it a track packed with the band’s charm.
Released as a digital single in March 2019, it was also included on the album “season,” released in September of the same year.
The song drew attention as the theme for McDonald’s Value Set commercial, and the music video featuring actress Nana Mori was also well received.
It’s a recommended song not only for those in the midst of their youth, but also for anyone starting a new chapter in life.
hurrayYabai T-shatsu Yasan

Youth can be fun, but it’s also a time when worries tend to pile up—about studying, sports, and romance.
That’s why I want you to listen to “hurray.” It’s a song written by Yabai T-Shirts Yasan as an insert track for a morning drama.
Repeating the phrase “hurray” from the title, it’s crafted to cheer on anyone giving their best.
At the same time, it stands out for its detailed portrayal of students’ inner feelings.
I’m sure you’ll relate to it too.
Beloved daysyangusukinii

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.
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.


