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

What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction

One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful (Official Video)

An encouragement song full of kindness and hope, dedicated to women who struggle with self-confidence.

The popular British group One Direction delivers the importance of loving yourself just as you are through a captivating melody and memorable lyrics.

Its refreshing sound, blending power pop and pop rock, pairs perfectly with the bright, uplifting message.

Released in September 2011 as the lead single from their debut album Up All Night, the track achieved worldwide success.

It has been featured in numerous TV shows and commercials, and won the Brit Award for British Single in 2012.

It’s a perfect song to bring energy and courage as background music for school festivals and cultural events.

Wake Me UpAvicii

Avicii – Wake Me Up (Official Lyric Video)

It’s a refreshing track with an invigorating rhythm and a soothing low male vocal.

The musical structure is simple and repetitive, yet many are captivated by the powerful vocals and lyrics.

Although he’s a singer from Sweden, it’s also noteworthy how impressively he handles English, which isn’t his native language.

I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys – I Want It That Way (Official HD Video)

Released in 1999, it became one of the Backstreet Boys’ signature songs of the ’90s.

It topped the Billboard charts for 14 consecutive weeks and garnered massive popularity, with radio stations flooded with requests.

While it has a refreshing rhythm, it’s a bittersweet song that captures the ache of unrequited love.

Bad DayDaniel Powter

Daniel Powter – Bad Day (Official Music Video) [HD]

Few listeners will fail to be surprised by the gap between the melody and the title.

Despite the title “The Worst Day,” which doesn’t seem to fit the bright melody, it’s actually crafted as a supportive song that lightly nudges you, saying, “Hey, days like that happen.”

SugarMaroon 5

Maroon 5 – Sugar (Official Music Video)

It’s a track included on Maroon 5’s album “V.” It’s a cheerful song, and the music video is built around a surprise where the members of Maroon 5 secretly appear at wedding receptions and start performing the song.

See You AgainWiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa – See You Again ft. Charlie Puth [Official Video] Furious 7 Soundtrack

It’s been two years since its release, yet this unstoppable track is still boosting its sales.

It was introduced to the world as the theme song for the movie Fast & Furious.

The harmony between the soaring high vocals and the deep, following rap makes for a pleasantly crafted piece.

ParadiseColdplay

Coldplay – Paradise (Official Video)

This is a song by a rock band formed in the UK in 1996.

Comprising four members, this track has been crafted into a grand piece that embodies the world of Coldplay.

If you listen to Western music, this is a band you simply can’t overlook.