2025: Classic Western Songs Recommended for Middle School Students (English Songs)

Late Night TalkingHarry Styles

Harry Styles – Late Night Talking (Official Video)

Harry Styles, known as a member of the British boy band popular among young people, One Direction.

His song “Late Night Talking” seems to be popular among junior high school students as an easy-to-listen, mid-tempo pop track.

Harry Styles has also gained support from young listeners with songs like “As It Was.” Since none of his songs are particularly high in key, they’re relatively easy to sing at karaoke if you use falsetto well—perhaps that’s one reason they’re popular with junior high school students!

DollsBella Poarch

Bella Poarch – Dolls (Official Music Video)

Bella Poarch is an American singer with the third-highest number of followers on TikTok worldwide.

Her signature song, “Dolls,” is about the importance of affirming yourself and having confidence.

The music video uses flashy action and CGI to portray standing up powerfully to others, and just watching it can give you an instant boost.

Middle school can be a time full of worries.

If you’re going through something tough, listening to this song or watching its music video might lift your spirits!

Some NightsFun

Fun.: Some Nights [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

A track by the American indie pop band Fun.

, released as a digital download in 2012.

It was inspired by Nena’s 1983 track “99 Red Balloons.” The track reached the Top 10 on charts around the world.

BelieveShawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes – Believe (Official)

It’s a lively song performed by Shawn Mendes, featured on the soundtrack of the Disney Channel Original Movie “Descendants.” Its refreshing sound and Shawn’s youthful vocals make it a perfect and highly recommended pick for middle schoolers.

Life Is Good ft. DrakeFUTURE

Future – Life Is Good (Official Music Video) ft. Drake

The hit song “Life Is Good ft.

Drake,” with Future featuring Drake.

Future is the one doing the featuring—kind of confusing, right? (lol) Future and Drake are rappers at the top of the American scene, and both are known for riding the latest trap-style tracks with ease.

“Life Is Good ft.

Drake” is also crafted into a highly addictive trap tune.

I recommend it to junior high school students, but please don’t look up the Japanese translation of the lyrics (lol).

It’s pretty explicit (lol).

Despacito ft. Daddy YankeeLuis Fonsi

Luis Fonsi – Despacito ft. Daddy Yankee

Luis Fonsi, a singer-songwriter from Puerto Rico who recorded the biggest hit in reggaeton history, delivered the classic “Despacito ft.

Daddy Yankee.” Released in 2019, this track differed from earlier reggaeton with its highly accessible sound, gaining worldwide popularity.

His co-star is Daddy Yankee, one of the top artists in reggaeton.

His verse is especially guaranteed to get you pumped, so don’t miss it!

LUNCHBillie Eilish

Billie Eilish – LUNCH (ONE TAKE T009)

Billie Eilish is a singer-songwriter who represents the 21st century and draws attention from around the world.

From her 2015 debut single “Ocean Eyes,” her distinctive worldview and catchy melodies had already earned high praise.

But “LUNCH,” included on her third album Hit Me Hard and Soft released in July 2021, has been hailed as a “lesbian anthem” and became a major topic of conversation.

The lyrics, which candidly express Billie’s struggles with her own sexuality and her love for women, deeply move listeners.

With a sound more sensual and daring than ever, the song brings out a new side of her.

This work, which conveys Billie’s identity and growth, will give great courage and hope to listeners around the world who resonate with her music and message.