Recommended Western music for elementary school boys: world classics and popular songs

We are youngFun

Fun.: We Are Young ft. Janelle Monáe [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

The chorus is the kind of song that makes everyone want to raise their fists and sing along.

The lyrics—saying we’re young so we can do anything, something you’d want to tell elementary school kids—and the upbeat groove have a positivity that makes you want to recommend it not just to kids, but to everyone.

Sweet child O mineGuns N’ Roses

Guns N’ Roses – Sweet Child O’ Mine (Official Music Video)

This song, built around a distinctive riff, dates back to the 1980s, yet it still doesn’t feel dated—that’s what’s amazing about this band.

The foundations of rock lie with the older bands, so I recommend starting with this essential group and then branching out to listen to various others.

RadioactiveImagine Dragons

Imagine Dragons – Radioactive

This song has an extraordinary atmosphere.

The heavy bass and the vocalist’s clear melodic line are addictive.

Just listening to it makes a mysterious power well up inside you.

Give it a listen before an important exam.

I’m YoursJason Mraz

Jason Mraz – I’m Yours (Official Video) [4K Remaster]

A song by a girl that sings about pure first love.

Back in elementary school, we didn’t even know why, but we’d find ourselves liking someone, right? Just once, I want to honestly say from the heart, “I want to make you mine.” It’s a heartwarming track that straightforwardly expresses those innocent feelings.

Party in the USAMiley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus – Party In The U.S.A. (Official Video)

The title is American Party! The lyrics are straightforward: just have fun at an American party.

Without overthinking it, it sings in a lively tempo about simply enjoying yourself—something modern Japanese people often find hard to do.

Once you’re hooked, you’ll keep listening on repeat.

To Be With YouMr. BIG

Mr. Big – To Be With You 4K Video

It’s a song that was popular in Japan, a straightforward love song.

The message of “I just want you” grabs listeners’ hearts and won’t let go.

Although the band usually plays hard rock and the usual style is fundamentally different, this ballad is calming.

HysteriaMuse

Muse – Hysteria [Official Music Video]

The bassline in this song is incredibly cool.

When you think of the bass, you usually picture the unsung hero in the background, not standing out much—but in this track, the bass is all over the place and it’s awesome! I have a feeling this one’s going to inspire a lot of new bass kids.