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!

Playlist

Touching Western songs recommended for high school students: world classics and popular hits
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Try EverythingShakira		A classic song that sings of the courage to never give up and the strength to move forward
2	High HopesPanic! At The Disco		An anthem of encouragement that gives you the courage to chase your dreams.
3	This Is MeThe Greatest Showman Cast		An anthem of courage that celebrates being yourself
4	Santa Tell MeAriana Grande		A Christmas song about Ariana’s bittersweet feelings of love
5	Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran		Famous for writing lyrics that touch the heart with their purity...
6	APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars		Expressing the exhilaration of a party and the sweet feelings of romance
7	EspressoSabrina Carpenter		A powerful song that supports the dreams of young people
8	What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction		An anthem to encourage women who lack confidence
9	Wake Me UpAvicii		Comfortable with an exhilarating rhythm and a deep male vocal…
10	I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys		Released in 1999, the 90s ba...
11	Bad DayDaniel Powter		I was surprised when I heard the gap between the melody and the title...
12	SugarMaroon 5		A track included on Maroon 5’s album “V”...
13	See You AgainWiz Khalifa		It's been two years since its release, but the sales are still...
14	ParadiseColdplay		A rock band formed in the UK in 1996...
15	Here Comes the SunThe Beatles		A classic song that celebrates the arrival of spring and hope
16	A Million DreamsThe Greatest Showman Cast		A moving song that sings of dreams and hope is here...
17	Castle on the HillEd Sheeran		A story of Ed Sheeran’s youth and love for his hometown
18	Break Free ft. ZeddAriana Grande		The American singer, Ariana Grande's...
19	Send My LoveAdele		As her third album in 2015...
20	The PrayerAndrea Bocelli		Italy’s top tenor singer, Andrea…
21	Dirty WorkAustin Mahone		American pop singer, Austin...
22	It’s My LifeBon Jovi		The American rock band Bon Jovi’s seventh...
23	ComplicatedChristina Aguilera		A genius female rock artist who handles both lyrics and composition...
24	My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion		The movie Titanic, which was a hit in 1997…
25	We’re All In This Together (From “High School Musical”)High School Musical Cast		The youth musical film where you can sing and dance, “Hig…”
26	So YesterdayHilary Duff		It does fall into the category of breakup songs...
27	You’re BeautifulJames Blunt		A bittersweet, tender song about unrequited love. Bea...
28	CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!Justin Timberlake		Gaining fans in the United States as both a singer and an actor...
29	RoarKaty Perry		American singer-songwriter, Kei...
30	One Sweet DayMariah Carey		Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men's collab...
31	To Be With YouMr. BIG		An American hard rock band formed in 1989...
32	Memory Of The WindNAUL		A track featuring a Korean male vocalist with a clear, translucent tone...
33	HomePhillip Phillips		I just want to hurry back to my gentle lover...
34	Writing’s On The WallSam Smith		It was chosen as a theme for a James Bond (007) film, and those who have heard it...
35	Time To SaySarah Brightman		Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli…
36	Whenever, WhereverShakira		A Latin pop singer from Colombia, Sh...
37	Gimme LoveSia		A strong desire for emotional connection and validation...
38	Long LiveTaylor Swift		Life’s fulfillment using the imagery of kings and queens…
39	Blank SpaceTaylor Swift		It’s said that about one in four or five people around the world listens to it, and...
40	I Look to YouWhitney Houston		The songstress Whitney, whose brief life ended in 2012...
41	Wild Flower박효신		Park Hee..., released in 2014 for the first time in six years, ...
42	We are the WorldUSA For Africa		Centered on Michael Jackson, Africa's...
43	Blowing In The WindBob Dylan		The famed Bob Dylan classic everyone knows, “Blowin’ in the Wind”…
44	Just The Way You AreBruno Mars		A song that shines with a heartwarming message...
45	Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen		A catchy melody and a vibrant pop sensibility...
46	Best I Ever HadDrake		A rapper and actor based in Toronto...
47	When I’m GoneEminem		One of Eminem’s popular songs, “When I…
48	Let It GoIdina Menzel		It sparked a huge craze around the world in 2013...
49	Don’t stop believingJourney		This song, which represents Journey’s 1980s era, is…
50	Teenage DreamKaty Perry		An American singer-songwriter...
51	PrayingKe$ha		Even when you feel lonely, try to be proud of yourself…
52	A Moment Like ThisKelly Clarkson		The American TV show “American I…
53	Lean On (feat. MØ)Major Lazer & DJ Snake		A song whose voice, filled with the radiance of youth, resonates in the heart...
54	The ClimbMiley Cyrus		The album “Hannah Montana: …”
55	PhotographNickelback		When it comes to tear-jerking Western songs that high schoolers should listen to, definitely...
56	Bless the Broken RoadRascal Flatts		The process of getting over past relationships ultimately…
57	Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)Shakira		An energetic presence that inspires the hearts of people around the world…
58	I Gotta FeelingThe Black Eyed Peas		The Black Eyed Peas's...
59	Something Just Like ThisThe Chainsmokers & Coldplay		For the generation that struggles with how much they’re allowed to dream about love…
60	HumanThe Killers		A refreshing piece by The Killers…
61	Such Great HeightsThe Postal Service		About something perfect that we can never approach…
62	Say It Ain’t SoWeezer		A full-on Weezer vibe with a somewhat lonely melody...
63	See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa		A melody that seeps into the heart, and Wiz Khalifa, you know…
64	Graduationbenny blanco, Juice WRLD		A poignant, moving portrayal of memories and growth in high school life.
65	Stressed Outtwenty one pilots		A so–called ‘to…’ (to-) that sings about the nostalgia of childhood
66	Wake UpThe Arcade Fire		Arcade Fire’s classic track “Wake …”
67	MemoriesMaroon 5		Maroon 5's moving tribute song
68	Lose You To Love MeSelena Gomez		A timeless song that heals the emotions of high school life, Selena Gomez
69	Were All In This TogetherHigh School Musical		As a Disney Channel Original Movie…
70	California GurlsKaty Perry		For high school students, classic Western songs are the timeless hits of yesteryear...
71	So Far AwayAvenged Sevenfold		A hidden gem by a popular American metal band...
72	HeroSkillet		The hugely popular American twin-vocal duo Chris…
73	Head Above WaterTheory Of A Deadman		Discovered by Nickelback, they made their major-label debu...
74	SummertimeMy Chemical Romance		A famous song by a world-renowned rock band from the United States...
75	TiredAlan Walker ft. Gavin James		Western EDM that blows away the fatigue from the scorching heat…
76	How Far I’ll GoAlessia Cara		Speaking of Western songs that feel summery, Disney’s a...
77	Heroes (we could be) ft. Tove LoAlesso		We can be heroes! Summer high school baseball...
78	Let It GoDemi Lovato		A Western song that blows away the summer heat, and...
79	We Are Young ft. Janelle MonáeFun		A lineup of Western songs that jazz up the summer high school baseball season…
80	On Top Of The WorldImagine Dragons		The happiness I had dreamed of since I was a child was sudd...
81	Don’t Be So Hard On YourselfJess Glynne		Western music that's perfect as a cheer song for summer high school baseball...
82	FireworkKaty Perry		Launch the fireworks of victory! You troublesome star…
83	Die YoungKe$ha		When it comes to songs that get everyone clapping along and hyped, Keshi...
84	Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)Kelly Clarkson		The audition show American Idol...
85	All The StarsKendrick Lamar & SZA		In 2018, it shattered existing box office records…
86	I See a VictoryKim Burrell, Pharrell Williams		In the ending theme of the movie “Dream,” th...
87	I Won’t Let You DownOK Go		How on earth did you film/shoot this? It must have taken a lot of practice...
88	Fight SongRachel Platten		Rachel, who made her first visit to Japan in 2016, ...
89	BraveSara Bareilles		When it comes to Western songs that give you courage, Sarah…
90	Never Give UpSia		Never give up! The phrase from the title…
91	This Is MeThe Greatest Showman		Nominated for the 2017 Academy Award for Best Original Song…
92	I Miss YouAaron Hall		A rich and profound taste of Black music...
93	LonelyAkon		Powerful vocals deliver a direct impact…
94	Every Time I Close My EyesBabyface		Luxurious, exuding a sexy and mature vibe…
95	AnytimeBrian McKnight		Authentic rhythm and blues and neo-soul...
96	Happily Ever AfterCase		The core is brought out through a melancholic vocal approach…
97	Say GoodbyeChris Brown		Overwhelming party sense and genuine, full-fledged…
98	DifferencesGinuwine		A melody so powerful that once you hear it, it never leaves you.
99	I Wanna KnowJoe		A rich, full-bodied vocal approach and high sense of style…
100	They Don’t KnowJon B.		We’ll also incorporate elements of Japanese-style sound...
101	Crying Out For MeMario		As an artist with overwhelming vocal ability, rhythm...
102	If You Love MeMint Condition		A classical new jack swing ar...
103	DontchangeMusiq		A high-level performance with rich neo-soul textures...
104	MadNe-Yo		The rich, wistful melody line is absolutely incredible…
105	I’m TrynaOMARION		It commands an overwhelming presence in street scenes, po...
106	Moving MountainsUsher		Soaring vocals and a moody track...
107	HappyPharrell Williams		A song released in 2013, and MTV …
108	Got The LifeKorn		Powerful vocals and a rockin’ flair are dancing...
109	Marry The NightLady Gaga		The American Pop—renowned in Japan for its exceptional name recognition...
110	I Have NothingGlee		Whitney Houston in the film “The Body…