[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] Masterpieces and Popular Songs That Sing About 'Youth' (41–50)
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs.
GREEN APPLE delivers a deeply personal song written the day after a graduation ceremony.
It’s a heartwarming track that carefully weaves together the transience of youth and the preciousness of everyday life.
Set to a subtly wistful melody, it portrays time spent with friends in high school, the sadness of parting, and the difficulty of being honest with one’s feelings—beautifully capturing the complex emotions of adolescence that everyone experiences.
Released to the world in February 2018 as the B-side to the single “Love me, Love you,” it was also featured in a commercial for Suntory’s Craft Boss.
Embracing all who cherish everyday life, this work gently rekindles memories you want to keep tucked away in your heart.
It’s sure to resonate not only with high school students in the midst of their youth, but also with anyone who nostalgically looks back on their school days.
We againSG

This song features vocals that seep into the heart, carried by a gently resonant melody.
Its message centers on parting and reunion, infused with compassion for friends setting off on new paths and the hope of meeting again someday.
Released in April 2021, it resonated widely on social media and gained support among young listeners.
Starting in November 2024, it was also featured in Calorie Mate’s exam-season support commercial, with a new version performed by the Hanazono Tokuei High School Wind Ensemble drawing attention.
SG’s clear, transparent vocals bring back warm memories of cherished times spent together.
It’s a track that gives you the courage to look ahead in moments of graduation, class reunions, or farewells with someone important—highly recommended.
It will especially strike a chord with high school students approaching graduation.
Life is short, fall in love, young maiden.MOSHIMO

A song any girl in love can relate to.
The music video itself was filmed at a school, and it makes you think that during that glittering, radiant yet brief time called youth, you have to fall in love.
Both the lyrics and the sound are refreshing—perfect for those youthful days.
Blue SpringSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER’s “Aoi Haru” captures youthful memories—falling in love and passionately talking about dreams.
Once you’ve left those school days behind and run into obstacles in the real world, many people find that memories of the friends they spent their youth with or the person they liked come flooding back.
When you’re lost, it’s okay to return to your roots and start over.
This song gives a push to those feeling discouraged after entering society.
For those in the midst of their youth right now, it teaches that the days you’re living will become your support in the future.
blue skyMarushii

An emotional rock ballad that portrays the hope that if you keep moving forward despite doubts and inner conflict, your heart will one day clear.
Created by Marcy, it was released in June 2025 as the theme song for the film “Youth Gestalt Collapse.” Vocalist-guitarist Ukyo Yoshida immersed himself in the script and drew on his own experiences during production, resulting in a piece that stands by the characters with complex emotions and resonates gently with listeners.
When you feel like you’re losing yourself, it’s sure to give you a gentle push forward.
bookmarksaidāgāru

It’s a refreshing song that gently wraps you in memories of youth.
It was written and composed by Chi, the guitarist of Cidergirl.
The way it looks back on past events while searching for hope in the future is striking.
Released in September 2024, it was also chosen as the ending theme for TBS’s “Osama no Brunch.” With the concept of a “bookmark of memories,” it aims to be a track that leaves a mark on listeners’ hearts.
It carries the wish that it will serve as a cue to recall certain moments in life, making it perfect for times when you want to revisit your precious memories.
In the Blueikimonogakari

The refreshing pop tune and catchy lyrics really stand out.
This work by Ikimonogakari was released in March 2024 and was also used in a Mitsuya Cider commercial.
Vocalist Yoshioka’s clear, expansive singing is pleasant and unforgettable.
The lyrics capture the passionate feelings of young people in the midst of their youth, and listening to it gives you energy.
It’s the perfect song to get hyped with friends at karaoke.
Be sure to give it a listen as you make summer memories.


