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Youth-themed Western music. World classics and recommended popular songs.

Youth is one of the most important periods in life.

And when it comes to coloring that youth, music is indispensable, isn’t it?

But with Western songs, looking up the lyrics’ meanings can be a hassle, and you might struggle to find coming-of-age songs that really fit you.

So this time, we’ve picked out Western songs that are perfect for youth!

We also dive deep into the meanings of the lyrics, so don’t worry if you’re not confident in English!

Now, go find the perfect coming-of-age song in English for you!

Playlist

Youth-themed Western music. World classics and recommended popular songs.
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1eastLive While We’re YoungOne DirectionOne Direction’s classic that portrays the troubles of youth
2eastWe Are YoungFun. ft. Janelle MonáeOvercoming youthful failures and regrets through music
3eastHere’s to Never Growing UpAvril LavigneA classic song by Avril Lavigne that sings of youth
4eastTherefore I AmBillie EilishOvercoming the struggles of youth and living true to yourself
5eastFifteenTaylor SwiftTaylor Swift’s classic from her country era
6eastDon’t Look Back In AngerOasisOasis’s classic, a timeless anthem that colors youth
7eastShape of YouEd SheeranEd Sheeran’s coming-of-age love song
8eastGraduationVitamin CThe famous song “Graduation,” which depicts the moving emotions of graduation
9eastTeenage DreamKaty PerryKaty Perry’s youth-empowerment anthem
10eastBeach HousedaydreamersDaydreamers: a rising star of wistfulness and exhilaration
11eastYOUTHTroye SivanTroy Sivan’s iconic anthem celebrating youth
12eastYou’ve Got a FriendCarole KingA classic song about friendship—gentle and heartwarming.
13eastUnwrittenNatasha BedingfieldAn iconic youth anthem that sings of hope for the future
14east19 You + MeDan + ShayA classic song that colors the memories of summer vacation
15eastGood RiddanceGreen DayThe classic hit by the punk rock band Green Day
16eastYoung BloodBea MillerThe moving classic song that heals the troubles of youth, 'Young Blood'
17eastFRIENDSMarshmello & Anne-MarieA relatable song that portrays youthful romance
18eastThe Good LifeThree Days GraceThree Days Grace’s youth empowerment/cheering song
19eastSeventeenAlessia CaraA song from Canada depicting the youth of a 17-year-old
20eastSpringsteenEric ChurchA classic song by Eric Church that sings about youth
21eastYoung VolcanoesFall Out BoyFocus on iconic songs that encourage youthful struggles
22east#SelfieThe ChainsmokersExpressing young people's SNS addiction through EDM
23eastYesterdayThe BeatlesThe youthful spirit of the Beatles’ hit classic “Help!”
24eastSmells Like Teen SpiritNirvanaAn iconic song of 90s grunge rock
25eastWhat Makes You BeautifulOne DirectionCelebrate the beauty of women in a youthful pop song
26eastDie Young Stay PrettyBlondieA Song of Resolve by Youth Who Cherish Love
27eastDon’t Stand So Close To MeThe PoliceSting’s classic hit that depicts a crush on a teacher
28eastSeventeen ForeverMetro StationA coming-of-age pop song about feelings for an inexperienced girl.
29eastWhen You Were YoungThe KillersThe Killers' striking song, Grammy-nominated
30eastI’m Not In Love10ccA classic song that sings of the heartrending feelings of a man who has fallen in love
31eastForever YoungRod StewartA classic song that sings of youthful memories
32north_east22Taylor SwiftA masterpiece that sings of the anxieties and brilliance of youth
33south_eastDancing QueenABBAABBA’s disco hit song is hugely popular around the world.
34eastI Need to Be in LoveCarpentersA heart wavering between eternal love and reality
35eastEvery Breath You TakeThe PoliceA famous song by The Police that portrays an obsession with lost love
36eastYou make me feel so youngFrank SinatraA song of elderly lovers who never forget their youth
37eastSchool’s OutAlice CooperA hit song that captures the sense of freedom on the last day of school
38eastJeremyPearl Jam
JeremyPearl Jam
A classic song that portrays the struggles of youth and resonated with many
39east(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party)Beastie BoysA classic song that portrays the feelings of a rebellious high school student
40eastKidsMGMTAn exciting psychedelic pop song
41eastDon’t You (Forget About Me)Simple MindsTheme song of an 80s teen movie
42eastRock & Roll High SchoolThe RamonesHit song by a punk rock band
43eastSeventeenJetA rocking track that captures the youth of JET
44eastBuilt To LastMêléeA bittersweet love ballad, a moving work
45eastThirteenElliott SmithA pure-love cover song by Elliott Smith
46eastJack & DianeJohn MellencampA classic that sings of youth: a Mellencamp hit
47eastFuck SchoolThe ReplacementsA classic song by The Replacements bursting with punk vibes
48eastWe’re Going To Be FriendsThe White StripesA beautiful song that sings about students' everyday life
49eastCampusVampire WeekendAn iconic song that sings of indie-band youth
50eastWonderboyThe KinksThe boy’s song that John Lennon also loved
51eastWe Rule The SchoolBelle & Sebastian
We Rule The SchoolBelle & Sebastian
A classic by Belle and Sebastian
52eastRock Around The ClockBill Haley & His CometsA forerunner of rock ’n’ roll, the rebellious songs of the ’50s
53eastSchool DaysChuck BerryChuck Berry’s classic, an icon of rock
54eastMy GenerationThe WhoA youth’s cry, a rebellious song against society
55eastHey Ya!OutKastOutKast wins awards for their hit songs and diverse musicality