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Touching Western songs recommended for high school students: world classics and popular hits

Have you ever experienced a moment when music moved you to your core?

It’s said that music can have many effects that stir our emotions—giving a push when we’re trying our best, or easing a heavy heart just a little.

This time, we’re introducing inspiring English-language songs that are perfect for sensitive and empathetic high school students!

Moving Western songs recommended for high school students. World classics and popular tracks (101–110)

Moving MountainsUsher

This is a cheer song by the artist Usher, whose soaring vocals and moody track create an urban, cool style.

Its vibrant composition makes it a great pick for karaoke and an easy recommendation for high school boys.

HappyPharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams – Happy (Video)
HappyPharrell Williams

Released in 2013, this song is also famous for winning the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year.

Spring is a season when we become more active, and high school life is the very heart of youth.

How about listening to a song brimming with confidence—one that declares, “No one can beat who I am right now!”?

Got The LifeKorn

Korn – Got The Life (Official HD Video)
Got The LifeKorn

This is a song by the Western band Korn, bursting with energy, where powerful vocals and a rocking sensibility come alive with a hardcore vibe that amps up the excitement.

It has a strong presence that I can recommend even to high school students, and it’s a track that will boost your mood.

Marry The NightLady Gaga

Lady Gaga – Marry The Night (Official Music Video)
Marry The NightLady Gaga

It’s a hidden gem by an American pop star who’s extremely well-known in Japan.

The song showcases her signature cool sound and is a real mood booster.

I think even on sleepy mornings it’ll get you grooving, so I recommend it to high school students.

I Have NothingGlee

GLEE – I Have Nothing (Full Performance) (Official Music Video) HD
I Have NothingGlee

It’s a song that Whitney Houston sang in the movie The Bodyguard, but GLEE’s male vocalist gives it a different vibe.

It’s performed in an even higher key than the original.

The overwhelming vocal power is truly moving.