Resonance of Twilight: Emo Western Songs Echoing at Summer’s End

That’s So TrueGracie Abrams

Gracie Abrams – That’s So True (Official Lyric Video)

September, when the summer bustle has faded and a certain melancholy lingers.

In this season, the song I want to listen to is by singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams, who was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.

This track lays bare the complicated emotions many of us may know—lingering feelings for an ex after a breakup and jealousy toward their new partner.

Released in November 2024 from the deluxe edition of her album “The Secret of Us,” it reached No.

6 on the U.S.

charts and earned her first-ever No.

1 in the U.K.

The painfully honest feelings sung over a catchy melody seem to gently accompany a mind lost in thought on long autumn nights.

Give it a listen when you want to sink into sentimentality and reminisce about a summer romance.

Lose ControlTeddy Swims

Teddy Swims – Lose Control (Live)

Teddy Swims is a singer-songwriter who has gained popularity for a musical style that blends elements of soul, country, and R&B.

Known for his soulful performances on YouTube, he’s earned strong support from many listeners with his deep, gritty voice and expressive delivery.

Among his works, this particular track is one I recommend when you want to sink into the wistful mood of early autumn.

It portrays the pain of a codependent relationship, in which loving your partner too much causes you to lose yourself.

Those addictive, can’t-live-without-you emotions are rendered dramatically through his powerful vocals.

The song is included on his album “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1),” released in June 2023, and it reached No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

As you savor the bittersweet feeling of summer’s end, why not immerse yourself in this profound world?

GreyWhy Don’t We

Why Don’t We – Grey [Official Live Music Video]

The vivid summer scenery suddenly fades, turning monochrome.

It’s a song by the pop group Why Don’t We that gently stays close to that wistful feeling at summer’s end.

The message—that even when the world looks gray with sadness, only a loved one can bring back color—quietly resonates.

The track is included on their album “The Good Times and the Bad Ones,” released in January 2021, which peaked at No.

3 on the U.S.

charts.

Its gentle harmonies layered over a soft piano sound feel like listening to ripples on the shore at dusk.

It’s a beautiful ballad, perfect for a sentimental night spent cherishing the season that has passed.

Summer 2020Jhené Aiko

Jhené Aiko – Summer 2020 (Official Video)

As the title suggests, “Summer 2020” is a song about the summer of 2020 by Jhené Aiko, a Japanese American singer-songwriter who enjoys great popularity not only in her home country of the United States but also across Europe.

Sampling Kool & The Gang’s classic “Summer Madness,” the track pairs Aiko’s beautiful vocals with a chill, mellow sound that feels perfect for cooling down the sweltering tail end of summer.

That said, the summer of 2020 was when the pandemic raged across the globe, and the lyrics clearly convey the struggles and sorrow faced during that difficult time.

I hope that one day, as we listen to this song, the heavy memories of that summer will fade into the distant past.

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If It Makes You HappySheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow – If It Makes You Happy (Official Music Video)

Sheryl Crow is a singer-songwriter from the United States.

She has released works that incorporate music from a variety of genres.

“If It Makes You Happy” is a single released in 1996.

The song expresses the hardships she went through before she became successful and her determination not to give up.

Its appeal lies in her powerful, bold, and dignified vocal delivery.

SummerCalvin Harris

Calvin Harris – Summer (Official Video)

This track, released in March 2014, is a shining fusion of electro house and dance-pop by Calvin Harris, one of the world’s top DJs and producers, who also performs the vocals himself.

Its lively beat and catchy melody stand out, while the lyrics—centered on summer encounters and romance—truly resonate.

Depicting the changing landscape of love alongside the shifting seasons, it skillfully expresses everything from the exhilaration of meeting someone new to the sorrow of parting.

Featured on the album “Motion,” it achieved major international success, including reaching No.

1 on the UK Singles Chart.

It’s a perfect song for looking back on summer memories or for anyone nursing a bittersweet heart.

Don’t Give Up On UsDavid Soul

David Soul – Don’t Give Up On Us

David Soul is an actor/singer from the United States.

“Don’t Give Up on Us” is a single released at the end of 1976.

The song was also used as the ending theme for the TV drama Starsky & Hutch and became a huge hit, reaching number one on both the UK and US charts.

His gentle, embracing vocals have a soothing effect on listeners.