Resonance of Twilight: Emo Western Songs Echoing at Summer’s End
Don’t you ever feel strangely sentimental at the end of summer? Blue skies and white clouds, the sea at dusk, listening to the sound of the waves… We’ve selected classic Western songs that perfectly match that mood.
From tracks you’ll want to listen to while basking in summer memories to slightly emotional ballads and melodies that resonate especially in this season, you’re sure to find a song that speaks to your sensibilities.
Why not savor the bittersweet feelings of summer’s end together with some wonderful Western music?
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Afterglow of Dusk: Emo Western Songs Echoing at Summer’s End (111–120)
Summer RomanceThe Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are a world-famous rock band known to everyone.
As a song to listen to at the end of summer, I’d like to recommend “Summer Romance.” It’s a brisk, upbeat rock number that sings about a summer heartbreak.
However, it isn’t somber or gloomy; the lyrics feel somehow positive.
That’s why it’s perfect for those moments when “the end of summer feels lonely, but you want to keep your spirits up.” It also works well as a youthful song about summer set in a school, so I recommend it for that vibe too.
Afterglow of Dusk: Emo Western Songs Echoing at Summer’s End (121–130)
Out of TimeThe Weeknd
Japanese city pop often gives the impression of having many songs themed around “summer,” and it’s easy to find tracks that perfectly suit resorts, blazing sunshine, and the seaside.
But there are also surprisingly many city pop classics you want to hear at the melancholic end of summer.
One such song is Tomoko Aran’s “Midnight Pretenders,” composed by Tetsuro Oda, which was sampled in The Weeknd’s 2022 hit “Out of Time.” Because of that, “Out of Time,” which boldly quotes the main riff that creates the mellow groove of “Midnight Pretenders,” also feels like a track well-suited to the end of summer.
There’s no doubt it would be the perfect soundtrack for a late-summer night drive as the midsummer heat begins to ease.
Including the lyrics—which could be read as the anguished cries of a protagonist who seems to realize his mistakes—the song, as its title suggests, conveys a sense of being “out of time,” a feeling of finality.
We’re Going To Be FriendsThe White Stripes
The White Stripes are a rock duo from Detroit.
As a leading act of the garage rock revival that defined the 2000s, they gained worldwide popularity.
One of their signature works is “We’re Going To Be Friends.” It’s been used in commercials in Japan, so many people here may find it familiar.
Thanks to its very simple arrangement—just guitar and vocals—it has an overall delicate, airy feel.
Doesn’t it perfectly suit the bittersweet mood at summer’s end?
Beach Housedaydreamers
This song poignantly yet beautifully portrays the end of summer, the season of youth.
Released by daydreamers in May 2024, it delicately captures the complex emotions of lovers against the backdrop of a beach house.
Its dreamy melodies and striking lyrics resonate deeply with listeners.
As the band’s second single, it achieved a high position on the UK charts, gained popularity on social media, and struck a chord with young people.
It’s the perfect track for those who want to bask in summer memories or who are struggling with love.
Listen by the seaside, and it will surely become a special experience.
Harbor LightsBoz Scaggs
Boz Scaggs is a singer-songwriter from the United States.
With his rugged, dapper charm, he has long been regarded as one of the leading artists in adult contemporary.
“Harbor Lights” is a track from his 1976 album Silk Degrees.
It’s a heartfelt song that conjures up the image of softly swaying lights in the harbor.
AlwaysBon Jovi
Bon Jovi is a hard rock band from the United States.
They are popular in Japan as well, and among the many hit songs they’ve produced, “Always,” released in 1994, is a ballad that passionately portrays a man’s lingering feelings as he cries out that he still loves the woman he broke up with.
Summer’s EndFoo Fighters
Even though it just ended, some of you might already be aching for summer.
That’s where “Summer’s End” comes in.
It’s a track from Foo Fighters’ album Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace.
The song captures the fragility of summer’s end, while telling us that although summer is over, it will come again.
It leaves you feeling motivated to hang in there so you can enjoy summer once more.