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

You’re BeautifulJames Blunt

James Blunt – You’re Beautiful (Official Music Video) [4K]

It’s a classic tear-jerking love song by James Blunt.

Its somewhat bittersweet vibe makes it a perfect match for one’s youth.

Surely, listening to this song with a lover when you’re young would make for a truly wonderful time.

Don’t Stop Believin’Journey

Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’ (Official Audio)

While it’s important to be mindful of how others see you, this song carries the message: “First, believe in yourself.” It’s a classic coming-of-age song often sung at middle and high school graduations in the United States.

More than the lyrics themselves, I think many people can hum along to it without thinking.

CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!Justin Timberlake

CAN’T STOP THE FEELING! – Justin Timberlake (Stormtroopers Dance Moves & More) PT 4

This is a single by Justin Timberlake, who has gained fans in the U.

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as both a singer and an actor.

It’s an upbeat, refreshing track that lifts your spirits just by listening.

The music video’s dance has also become popular with people of all ages.

Shout Out to My ExLittle Mix

Little Mix – Shout Out to My Ex (Official Video)

I chose it because it’s a song that blows away depression.

Watching them sing with all their might and perform with raw emotion makes me feel ashamed of my gloomy self, and I naturally start to feel energized.

Or, it’s so dazzling that it makes me even more depressed—one or the other.

PhotographNickelback

Nickelback – Photograph

When it comes to tear-jerking Western songs I want high school students to listen to, the first one that comes to mind is Nickelback’s “Photograph.” Its warm lyrics feel like they contain everything about youth, and they bring tears to my eyes.

It’s a song I’d love for you to listen to on graduation day.

HomePhillip Phillips

Phillip Phillips – Home

It’s the perfect song for when you want to feel warm and cozy, the kind that reminds you of your gentle lover and makes you want to hurry back to them.

Even on busy days, it’s great to listen to when you want to relax or stir your emotions.

It will help you regain the gentle, warm feelings that lie dormant in your heart.

Gimme LoveSia

Sia – Gimme Love (Official Music Video)

A heartfelt semi-ballad that expresses a strong desire for emotional connection and affirmation.

Sia’s distinctive, operatic vocals blend exquisitely with a trap-leaning beat.

Released in September 2023, it arrived as the lead single from Sia’s first solo pop album in eight years, Reasonable Woman.

The lyrics, which stress the importance of being loved and appreciated, are striking, making it a song that resonates with those struggling in their relationships and with high school students looking to boost their self-esteem.

Precisely because it’s such a sensitive time, why not listen to this track and take a moment to face your feelings?