Recommended Western music for high school students: world classics and popular songs

Here are some classic and popular Western songs recommended by our studio staff that are especially popular among high school students.

It’s also a great playlist for your commute or as background music while studying!

Playlist

Recommended Western music for high school students: world classics and popular songs
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Treat You BetterShawn Mendes		Canadian singer Shawn Mendes…
2	Santa Tell MeAriana Grande		A Christmas song about Ariana’s bittersweet feelings of love
3	Try EverythingShakira		A classic song that sings of the courage to never give up and the strength to move forward
4	High HopesPanic! At The Disco		An anthem of encouragement that gives you the courage to chase your dreams.
5	The Lazy SongBruno Mars		A classic song that celebrates a laid-back day of rest
6	Work from HomeFifth Harmony ft. Ty Dolla $ign		Fift…, an American girl group,
7	FifteenTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift’s 2009 release…
8	BoomboxLaura Marano		American singer Laura Marano’s 2016…
9	Locked Out Of HeavenBruno Mars		Bruno Mars’s song released in 2012…
10	CloserThe Chainsmokers ft. Halsey		About the deep love I found over time…
11	We’ll Be the StarsSabrina Carpenter		Sabrina Carpenter’s 2015 al...
12	Side To SideAriana Grande ft. Nicki Minaj		Despite warnings from friends, with a bad man…
13	What I’ve DoneLinkin Park		Acknowledge and accept past mistakes, and move toward a better life…
14	SuperloveTinashe		To the American singer Tinashe…
15	Please Please PleaseSabrina Carpenter		Sabrina's disco-pop masterpiece makes an appearance.
16	What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction		An anthem to encourage women who lack confidence
17	APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars		A drinking game that is gaining popularity among young people in South Korea…
18	WaterTyla		South Africa’s rising star Tyla has shocked the world...
19	Scars To Your BeautifulAlessia Cara		A Canadian singer-songwriter, A…
20	ComplicatedAvril Lavigne		Avril Lavigne was 17 years old and a...
21	Titanium ft. SiaDavid Guetta		French superstar DJ David Guetta and…
22	This Is MeDemi Lovato		The Disney Chan… that Demi Lovato appeared in
23	Cool KidsEchosmith		An American indie pop band...
24	BurnEllie Goulding		By Ellie Goulding in 20…
25	It GirlJason Derulo		Jason Derulo, released in 2011...
26	Me TooMeghan Trainor		Meghan Trainor’s 2016 release…
27	Your Best American GirlMitski		An American indie rock musicia…
28	The GreatestSia ft. Kendrick Lamar		A song about refusing to give up…
29	22Taylor Swift		The American singer-songwriter Ta…
30	OOOUUUYoung M.A		A rapper from Brooklyn, New York…
31	Just The Way You AreBruno Mars		A song that shines with a heartwarming message...
32	You Belong With MeTaylor Swift		A coming-of-age song that sings of a bittersweet longing for the boy next door
33	Can’t Say NoConor Maynard		The Br… of British singer Conor Maynard
34	Million ReasonsLady Gaga		It was re-... by Lady Gaga in 2016
35	TeamLorde		Released in 2013 by Lorde...
36	One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks)One Direction		One Direction's 2013 release…
37	A Change Of HeartThe 1975		An electro-… that depicts the stages of falling in love.
38	Heathenstwenty one pilots		By Twenty One Pilots...
39	EspressoSabrina Carpenter		A powerful song that supports the dreams of young people
40	A Million DreamsThe Greatest Showman Cast		A moving song that sings of dreams and hope is here...
41	We The People….A Tribe Called Quest		A Tribe Called Quest…
42	SeventeenAlessia Cara		Alessia Cara’s 2015 release…
43	Shut Up Kiss MeAngel Olsen		An American singer active since 2009...
44	Baby IAriana Grande		Ariana Grande, who is hugely popular in Japan as well, 20...
45	ShadowAustin Mahone		The Aussie who’s captivating girls even in Japan…
46	HopefulBars&Melody		The British audition show “Britain’s …”
47	WowBeck		Digitally dow… by Beck in 2016
48	Play It AgainBecky G		From Becky G’s 2013 release, the so…
49	FormationBeyoncé		Lili by Beyoncé in 2016…
50	24K MagicBruno Mars		A dangerous man who has money in his pocket…
51	This Is What You Came For ft. RihannaCalvin Harris		Calvin Harris and songstress Rihanna 201...
52	BoysCharli XCX		Charlie XCX’s 2017 release track…
53	We Don’t Talk AnymoreCharlie Puth feat. Selena Gomez		Charlie, an American singer, ...
54	Sit Still, Look PrettyDaya		To grasp my dreams, I’ve realized I don’t need a man...
55	Really Don’t CareDemi Lovato ft. Cher Lloyd		Demi Lov..., an American singer
56	Too GoodDrake ft. Rihanna		A collaboration by Drake and Rihanna...
57	All The Way UpFat Joe, Remy Ma ft. French Montana, Infared		Fat Joe, a rapper from the Bronx…
58	Miss Movin’ OnFifth Harmony		Fifth Har… released in 2013
59	My HouseFlo Rida		Digitized by Flo Rida in 2015…
60	Most GirlsHailee Steinfeld		Hailee Stei… released in 2017
61	Come CleanHilary Duff		Sung about the pursuit of discovering the truth...
62	FancyIggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX		Iggy Azalea and Charli X…
63	Go TimeJackie Evancho		Jackie Evancho, in 2009…
64	I Need A Forest FireJames Blake ft. Bon Iver		The British singer-songwriter...
65	Fuck ApologiesJoJo feat. Wiz Khalifa		The American singer JoJo and the rap...
66	Burnin’ UpJonas Brothers		The Jonas Brothers, in 2005…
67	BoyfriendJustin Bieber		It’s a Justin song released in 2012…
68	Love YourselfJustin Bieber		By Justin Bieber in 201…
69	FadeKanye West		Kanye West and Ty Dolla …
70	2 PhonesKevin Gates		Multiple ... necessary to make a busy life easier
71	GoldKiiara		An artist from Illinois who performs under the name Kiiara...
72	MoveLittle Mix		Little Mix’s song released in 2013…
73	Shout Out to My ExLittle Mix		Featuring exciting lyrics, …
74	Go!M83 feat Mai Lan		Released in 2016 by M83…
75	Dang!Mac Miller feat. Anderson Paak		A track that sings about a broken relationship...
76	My ChurchMaren Morris		By Maren Morris in 2016…
77	EverywhereMichelle Branch		An American singer-songwriter...
78	ViceMiranda Lambert		By Miranda Lambert, 2…
79	This TownNiall Horan		As a member of One Direction, I...
80	Night ChangesOne Direction		The boy band One Directio…
81	You Don’t Get Me High AnymorePhantogram		A New York duo active since 2007...
82	(I Can’t) Forget About YouR5		American pop rock band R5’s 20…
83	Burn The WitchRadiohead		Released in 2016 by Radiohead...
84	Kiss It BetterRihanna		Lily in 2016 by Rihanna…
85	CRANES IN THE SKYSOLANGE		The feeling of wanting to escape the pain in life…
86	THat PartScHoolboy Q ft. Kanye West		An American Hip-Hop artist...
87	Eenie MeenieSean Kingston, Justin Bieber		Sean Kingston and Justin…
88	La La La (Brazil 2014) ft. Carlinhos BrownShakira		The sexy Latina songstress Shakira sings...
89	Higher ft. Travie McCoyTaio Cruz		British singer Taio Cruz and American…
90	StarboyThe Weeknd ft. Daft Punk		The Weeknd and Daft Punk…
91	On HoldThe xx		A track that sings about a broken relationship...
92	Kings and QueensThirty Seconds To Mars		It seems like your Japanese sentence is incomplete. Did you mean something like “30 Seconds to Marsによる…”? If so, possible translations include:- “by 30 Seconds to Mars”- “performed by 30 Seconds to Mars”- “written by 30 Seconds to Mars”Please provide the full sentence for an exact translation.
93	Whip My HairWillow Smith		Willo... Smith, the beloved daughter of Will Smith, Wilo... Smi...
94	Break Free ft. ZeddAriana Grande		An invigorating beat overflowing with freshness and an energetic me...
95	What The HellAvril Lavigne		A powerful expression of the hearts of young people seeking freedom, a...
96	Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen		A catchy melody and a vibrant pop sensibility...
97	One DanceDrake		By Drake and Wizkid, Kyla...
98	Were All In This TogetherHigh School Musical		As a Disney Channel Original Movie…
99	RadioactiveImagine Dragons		Im... whose emotional intensity and unique sonic world are captivating
100	All Time LowJon Bellion		A track by Eminem and Rihanna…
101	HUMBLE.Kendrick Lamar		A powerful beat and straightforward lyrics pierce the heart...
102	Party Rock AnthemLMFAO		It's rare to find someone who doesn't recognize this song when it plays...
103	Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRockLMFAO		Energetic and made people around the world dance...
104	Bad RomanceLady Gaga		With an overwhelming presence and an addictive melody, the wo...
105	Lean On (feat. MØ)Major Lazer & DJ Snake		A song whose voice, filled with the radiance of youth, resonates in the heart...
106	Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson		Just by listening, it brims with fun and confidence, making you feel...
107	Counting StarsOneRepublic		This is another song that became popular. When I was spo...
108	Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)Shakira		An energetic presence that inspires the hearts of people around the world…
109	We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift		Taylor Sw… declares her breakup with her ex-lover
110	Something Just Like ThisThe Chainsmokers & Coldplay		For the generation that struggles with how much they’re allowed to dream about love…
111	Shut Up and DanceWalk the Moon		Walk … is an American rock band.
112	See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa		A melody that seeps into the heart, and Wiz Khalifa, you know…
113	My Head & My HeartAva Max		Ava Max, a prodigy of electro-pop
114	Need to KnowDoja Cat		A female rapper blending pop and hip-hop
115	Rap GodEminem		Hip-hop is trending among high school students.
116	Blank SpaceTaylor Swift		Songs included on a globally famous and popular Western music album
117	Save MyselfEd Sheeran		If you are a university student and are about to start listening to Western music...
118	I Feel It ComingThe Weeknd		The most popular Western-style clothes among college students who have awakened to fashion...
119	We Are Young ft. Janelle MonáeFun		Unusual for a young American rock band, ...
120	On The Floor ft. PitbullJennifer Lopez		Jennifer Lopez is like a beautiful older sister...
121	Baby ft. LudacrisJustin Bieber		Even now, what remains extremely popular is Justin Bie...
122	California GurlsKaty Perry		For high school students, classic Western songs are the timeless hits of yesteryear...
123	Work (Explicit) ft. DrakeRihanna		From her early work to the present, Rihanna’s songs haven’t changed by even a millimeter...
124	So Far AwayAvenged Sevenfold		A hidden gem by a popular American metal band...
125	Here I StandMadina Lake		A popular American alternative rock band...
126	HeroSkillet		The hugely popular American twin-vocal duo Chris…
127	Head Above WaterTheory Of A Deadman		Discovered by Nickelback, they made their major-label debu...
128	SummertimeMy Chemical Romance		A famous song by a world-renowned rock band from the United States...
129	SulfurSlipknot		America, where everyone covers their faces with maniacal masks...
130	Somebody Loves YouBetty Who		It’s a song released in 2014. Upbeat…
131	Cartoon HeroesAQUA		Perfect for summer—utterly uplifting, Uni…
132	TiredAlan Walker ft. Gavin James		Western EDM that blows away the fatigue from the scorching heat…
133	How Far I’ll GoAlessia Cara		Speaking of Western songs that feel summery, Disney’s a...
134	Heroes (we could be) ft. Tove LoAlesso		We can be heroes! Summer high school baseball...
135	Let It GoDemi Lovato		A Western song that blows away the summer heat, and...
136	Beat It ft. John MayerFall Out Boy		A rock band performing Michael Jackson’s classic hits...
137	We Got The WorldIcona pop		The world is ours! Supremely positive…
138	On Top Of The WorldImagine Dragons		The happiness I had dreamed of since I was a child was sudd...
139	Don’t Be So Hard On YourselfJess Glynne		Western music that's perfect as a cheer song for summer high school baseball...
140	FireworkKaty Perry		Launch the fireworks of victory! You troublesome star…
141	Die YoungKe$ha		When it comes to songs that get everyone clapping along and hyped, Keshi...
142	Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)Kelly Clarkson		The audition show American Idol...
143	All The StarsKendrick Lamar & SZA		In 2018, it shattered existing box office records…
144	Fight SongRachel Platten		Rachel, who made her first visit to Japan in 2016, ...
145	BraveSara Bareilles		When it comes to Western songs that give you courage, Sarah…
146	Let’s ChillGuy		Dance classics and new jack swing...
147	They Don’t KnowJon B.		We’ll also incorporate elements of Japanese-style sound...
148	DontchangeMusiq		A high-level performance with rich neo-soul textures...
149	HappyPharrell Williams		A song released in 2013, and MTV …
150	Oh LoveGreen Day		G… is an American punk rock band.
151	Got The LifeKorn		Powerful vocals and a rockin’ flair are dancing...
152	Gold CobraLimp Bizkit		A sound that pursues the punk rock style...
153	Final MasqueradeLinkin Park		Linki… is an American rock band.
154	Underclass HeroSUM41		Video games like “NBA 08” and “Mad…
155	Up All Nightblink-182		That everyone shares the same hopes and fears, the same desires…
156	runninAdam Lambert		Became one of the star singers overnight on a certain American TV show...
157	Wretched And DivineBlack Veil Brides		An American [artist/band] with an appealing low-pitched vocal voice…
158	Vampire HeartHiM		The Finnish brand that’s selling well worldwide, especially among young women…
159	Marry The NightLady Gaga		The American Pop—renowned in Japan for its exceptional name recognition...
160	Save The PopulationRed Hot Chili Peppers		As a Grammy Award-winning band that is globally renowned…
161	Not AgainStaind		A popular American progressive rock band...
162	5. MärzMegaherz		They are a popular German metal band. They cover their bodies...
163	GirlfriendAvril Lavigne		Avril's best, released in 2007...
164	SorryBeyoncé		Lilly by Beyoncé in 2016…
165	Penthouse FloorJohn Legend ft. Chance the Rapper		John Leg..., an American singer,
166	Breaking The HabitLinkin Park		Linkin Park, who have produced countless masterpieces...
167	Welcome To The Black ParadeMy Chemical Romance		To My Chemical Romance...
168	Something BigShawn Mendes		Shawn Mendes released in 2014…