[High School Students] Popular Western Music Rankings [By Generation]

They Don’t KnowJon B.50rank/position

Jon B. – They Don’t Know (Official Video)

This is a cheer song by the artist Jonbi, whose style—incorporating elements of traditional Japanese sound—gives him an outstanding presence.

It’s a city-sophisticated track that will make you want to sing it at karaoke, and it’s also recommended for high school boys.

I’ll Be There for YouThe Rembrandts51rank/position

I’ll Be There for You (Theme From “Friends”)

The Rembrandts are a music duo known to those in the know.

They’re what you’d call a one-hit wonder, and while they aren’t widely known in Japan, they enjoy high recognition overseas.

Their song “I’ll Be There for You” is their hit track, and its distinctive, realistic lyrics—about how “the only one who understands me as I drift through my days is my best friend, you”—have won popularity.

If you have a friend who sees the best in you, why not share this song with them to express your everyday gratitude?

Let It GoIdina Menzel52rank/position

Idina Menzel – Let It Go (from “Frozen”) (Audio)

The theme song from the movie that sparked a worldwide boom in 2013.

It’s a moving track that portrays a woman unleashing the power she had kept hidden and embracing her true self.

Idina Menzel’s powerful vocals are striking, and the chorus is especially captivating.

It’s a song that even those not confident in English can enjoy.

Featured on the soundtrack of the film Frozen, it was translated into 25 languages.

In 2014, it sold 109,000 copies and became the fifth best-selling song in the world that year.

It’s highly recommended for high school students too—a song that gives you the courage to live as yourself.

Perfect for karaoke and sure to get everyone excited! Why not sing it with friends and have fun?

Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson53rank/position

Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk (Official Video) ft. Bruno Mars

Characterized by energetic, danceable beats, this work captivated audiences around the world with its confident lyrics and catchy melody.

The track’s urban funk sound, influenced by 1980s Minneapolis funk, is the result of a brilliant collaboration between Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars.

Released in November 2014, it spent 14 consecutive weeks at number one on the U.

S.

charts, and later won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.

It’s a song I highly recommend to anyone starting a new chapter in life, as it instills confidence and courage.

Lean On (feat. MØ)Major Lazer & DJ Snake54rank/position

Major Lazer & DJ Snake – Lean On (feat. MØ) [Official 4K Music Video]

This is a song whose voice, brimming with the radiance of youth, resonates deep in the heart.

Captivating young people around the world, it became the most-streamed song on Spotify just a few months after its release in March 2015.

Its light, dance-floor-stirring rhythm pairs perfectly with MØ’s clear, translucent vocals.

The lyrics, which sing of a universal desire to be close to someone alongside the unique anxieties and hopes of youth, will leave a lasting impression on listeners.

It’s perfect for getting hyped with friends or psyching yourself up.

Give it a listen, and you’ll surely feel energized for tomorrow.

BailandoEnrique Iglesias55rank/position

Enrique Iglesias – Bailando ft. Descemer Bueno, Gente De Zona

This is a single by Enrique from Spain.

Because his sweet, lingering voice suits ballads and love songs, he has released many tracks in that vein, but this time—as the title suggests—it’s a dance-friendly song that lifts your spirits.

It might also be good for brushing up on your Spanish.

His pronunciation isn’t too fast, making it an easy listen.

Blank SpaceTaylor Swift56rank/position

Taylor Swift – Blank Space

It’s said that one out of every four or five people around the world has listened to this song.

Since it’s included on the album that was reportedly the best-selling from 2014 to 2015, many of you have probably heard it.

It’s a track you should definitely keep in mind when listening to Western music.

It would also be a great choice for the first song to get everyone hyped.