[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 & Latest] Masterpieces and Popular Songs That Sing of 'Youth' (11–20)
The world still doesn’t know you yet.Abe Mao
A song by female singer-songwriter Mao Abe.
Youth is a time when we often struggle with questions about “who we are,” and this song offers answers to those worries.
Mao Abe’s music—both powerful and endearing—gives listeners a supportive push forward.
When you feel you don’t want to lose to anything, give it a listen.
Youth ClockNGT48
The debut single of NGT48, a popular idol group based in Niigata.
It also made waves because Rika Nakai, known as “Hime,” took the center position over stars like Yuki Kashiwagi and Yuka Ogino.
The lyrics capture pure youth, expressing a boy’s feelings: “Even if we can’t become lovers, I’m happy just to see you.” The fluffy, whimsical rap interlude is endearingly charming.
The music video—featuring a large cast of extras reminiscent of ‘Koisuru Fortune Cookie’—is a gem!
companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi
A song by the hip-hop group Ketsumeishi, sung with their friends in mind.
Its passionate, straightforward message strikes a chord with listeners.
It’s also well-known for being a TV drama’s theme song.
We often clash with our friends during our youth, but listening to this track will remind you of how important they truly are.
TouchIwasaki Yoshimi
Mitsuru Adachi’s signature work Touch is themed around high school baseball, but it can also be read as a romance.
When it was adapted into an anime, the opening theme was sung by Yoshimi Iwasaki, and it is often used as a cheer song for high school baseball.
One Night CarnivalKishidan
Known for being eternally 16, Kishidan’s smash hit “One Night Carnival.” It’s a song that gets everyone dancing together and fired up at live shows and festivals.
It’s also often used as a self-deprecating joke as “our only hit” (lol).
It’s a youthful anthem embraced by a wide range of generations, the kind that even people older than Kishidan hear and think, “Ah, youth!” It’s a uniquely charming track that’s accepted even by those unfamiliar with the yankee (delinquent) subculture.
DepartureGReeeeN
A hit song by the popular artist GReeeeN, known for their clear, expansive high-tone vocals and universally relatable lyrics.
The song’s depiction of youthful love and parting creates a world that many listeners are likely to be drawn into.
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Flower SongGReeeeN
GReeeeN’s “Hanauta” is one of many classic songs that resonate with countless people’s youth.
It’s a bright, fast-paced track that conveys a fresh, youthful vibe.
The music video features Masayuki Kobayashi, the drummer from JUN SKY WALKER(S).
It’s a message song for those living through their youth right now, urging them to fully enjoy the present.
We can’t know what the future holds, and overthinking won’t help.
Enjoy who you are now, this very moment—and bloom into a great flower that only you can be right now! It’s a track that lets you feel that burning, passionate spirit of youth.
