Songs About High School

Updated April 1, 2024

For Songs About High School, there is no limit to the singers who explored this idea. We gathered 17 of the best ones.

All I Want - From "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" by Olivia Rodrigo

From the album, All I Want (From "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series"), released on November 27, 2019

The song is about a girl who is in love with a boy who is in love with someone else. She sings about how she just wants to be with him and how she would do anything for him. The production details are not available at this time.

High School in Jakarta by NIKI

From the album, High School in Jakarta, released on August 5, 2022

"High School in Jakarta" is a song about a young girl's experience attending high school in the Indonesian capital city of Jakarta. The song reflects on the challenges and difficulties of adjusting to a new culture and environment, as well as the homesickness the girl feels for her hometown. Despite the challenges, the song ultimately conveys a message of hope and resilience, with the girl ultimately finding her place in her new school and community. The song was written and produced by NIKI, with additional production by Ludovic Gerville-Reache. It was released on NIKI's debut album, "Zebra."

High School Sweethearts by Melanie Martinez

From the album, K-12, released on September 6, 2019

"High School Sweethearts" is a song by American singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez. It was released as a single on August 15, 2020. The song is a nostalgic look back at teenage love and all the emotions that come with it. It was co-written by Martinez and Ross Golan, and produced by Chris Galland, Finneas O'Connell, and Golan. The song is a dreamy, mellow pop track, with a subtle beat and Martinez's signature breathy vocals. Lyrically, Martinez reflects on her high school relationship, and all the feelings of insecurity and love that come with it.

Young, Wild & Free (feat. Bruno Mars) by Snoop Dogg

From the album, Mac and Devin Go to High School (Music from and Inspired by the Movie), released on December 12, 2011

"Young, Wild & Free" is a song by American rappers Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa, featuring American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars. The track was released on October 11, 2011, as the lead single from the soundtrack of the film Mac & Devin Go to High School. The song was produced by Mars and The Smeezingtons, and co-produced by American music producer Supa Dups. It samples the song "Colors" by Ice-T. The song is a mid-tempo West Coast hip hop track with a length of 3:27. Lyrically, the song talks about living one's life to the fullest and not worrying about the consequences or what others think. The song has become a commercial success, peaking at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number nine on the Hot Rap Songs chart. The single was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The accompanying music video was directed by Dylan Brown, and features Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa and Bruno Mars partying in a neighborhood.

Gotta Go My Own Way by Zac Efron

From the album, High School Musical 2 (Original Soundtrack), released on January 1, 2007

"Gotta Go My Own Way" is a song performed by Zac Efron as Troy Bolton, the main character in the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical 2. The song was written by Matthew Gerrard, Robbie Nevil, and Jay Landers and produced by Gerrard. The song celebrates the idea of making choices that are right for oneself, regardless of how difficult they may be and despite what other people think about it. It also serves to show the evolution of the relationship between Troy and Gabriella, his love interest. The song is an upbeat pop-rock number featuring Efron's strong vocals. The song was released as a single in July 2007 and peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100.