Tearjerkers! A roundup of moving Western songs that were hits in the ’90s
Music has a mysterious power to heal the heart and stir deep emotions.
In particular, the international music scene of the 1990s produced countless masterpieces that moved people around the world.
In this article, we introduce emotional Western hits from the ’90s that continue to resonate with many listeners across generations.
From bittersweet love songs to tracks that give you the courage to live positively, we present a selection of gems that speak to the soul.
Alongside a wave of nostalgia, you’re sure to find a song that strikes a chord with you.
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Tearjerkers! A collection of moving Western songs that were hits in the 90s (11–20)
A Design for LifeManic Street Preachers
This is a song by the Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers, who overcame the tragedy of an original member’s disappearance.
The lyrics, depicting people who live with resilience and without losing their pride even in difficult times, are deeply moving.
Majestic strings and a powerful band sound come together to resonate profoundly with the listener.
Released as a single from the 1996 album Everything Must Go, it debuted at No.
2 on the UK Singles Chart.
At the 1997 Brit Awards, the album won Best British Album, and the band themselves received Best British Group.
When you need the courage to face adversity, this song will gently support your heart.
Everybody HurtsR.E.M.
It’s a work that quietly stays by your side when you’re carrying everything alone and feel like your heart is about to break.
It’s a gospel-like ballad by the American rock band R.E.M.—named among Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Artists of All Time—that stirs the soul.
The song appears on the 1992 masterpiece Automatic for the People and was released as a single in April 1993.
Its deep, universal message has touched many, influencing society as well—for example, it was used in a UK suicide-prevention charity’s ad campaign and as part of a charity single supporting relief efforts after the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
When you’re exhausted by life, listening to it will surely give you the strength to start walking again.
AngelSarah McLachlan
It is a remarkable ballad whose piano tones resound through the silence, and whose crystalline, purifying vocals strike the heart.
A signature song by Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan, it conjures the gaze of an angel gently watching over souls suffering on the brink of despair.
It is said that she wrote the song in just a few hours, her heart aching over the tragic death of a fellow musician.
Included on her 1997 album Surfacing, it moved audiences worldwide as a featured song in the film City of Angels.
On nights when your heart is utterly exhausted, listening quietly alone may bring healing—along with tears.
WonderwallOasis
It’s a song by the British rock band Oasis that captures a faint hope and a sense of loneliness—the feeling that someone might come to save you.
Sung over an acoustic backdrop, it conveys a heartfelt plea for a “wonder wall” of sorts, a presence that could rescue the singer.
The protagonist’s yearning for help from someone dear, even while burdened by anxiety and solitude, is something many can relate to.
Featured on the classic 1995 album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? and released as a single the same year, the song’s music video won a BRIT Award in 1996.
When you’re a bit worn out by life or facing a vague unease at night, listening to this track might let its warmth seep into your heart and give you the courage to lean on someone.
I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys
Released in April 1999, this is one of the Backstreet Boys’ signature songs.
Included on the album Millennium, it climbed high on the charts in the United States and around the world.
The powerful vocals of the five members blend with tight harmonies and a captivating melody, enchanting countless fans as a landmark of 90s pop.
The song conveys the tension in a relationship caused by emotional or physical distance between lovers, exploring the complexities of love and desire.
It’s a recommended track for those struggling with romance or wanting to express their feelings for someone special.