Hidden gems of moving Western songs. Recommended popular tracks.

Slide AwayOasis

Oasis – Slide Away (Official Lyric Video)

A track from OASIS’s debut album “Definitely Maybe.” It’s said to be a favorite of Paul McCartney, a member of the Beatles whom all the members of OASIS deeply admire.

“Slide Away” means “drift apart,” and the song expresses a desire to reconcile with a lover who has been separated due to growing apart.

ChandelierSia

Sia – Chandelier (Official Video)

Sia, who hails from Australia, is also well known for her music videos with their distinctive worldview.

In the past, it made headlines when a Japanese karate girl appeared in one of them.

Chandelier was a worldwide hit and is known for having won various awards.

Viva La VidaColdplay

Coldplay – Viva La Vida (Official Video)

This is a song by the British rock band Coldplay, whose grand strings portray the sorrow of a king who has lost his power, striking straight at the heart.

Released in May 2008 from the album “Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends,” many will remember it for winning Song of the Year at the 51st Grammy Awards.

You may also have heard it in Apple’s iPod commercials.

Among fans, it enjoys overwhelming popularity as “majestic yet bittersweet,” and “like an anthem for life.” The protagonist’s emptiness—“I once ruled the world, and now I sleep alone”—echoes the hollow feeling that can follow great success.

Reflecting on the fragility of life revealed only after reaching the top makes you want to cherish the happiness you have now.

Lover, You Should’ve Come OverJeff Buckley

Jeff Buckley – Lover, You Should’ve Come Over (Official Video)

This is an achingly beautiful soul ballad left behind by the legendary American singer Jeff Buckley, who died far too young at 30.

It sings of the helpless regret and burning longing after a breakup.

If you’ve ever let go of someone precious because of youthful mistakes, you’ll likely find this song deeply relatable.

Wishing “I wanted you to come see me,” only to realize it’s too late—those feelings with nowhere to go are truly painful.

The track appears on the classic album Grace and was also featured in the drama FlashForward.

Even decades after its August 1994 release, it continues to move hearts.

On a quiet night when you want to be alone with your thoughts, you might let yourself sink into this heavenly voice.

SunflowerREX ORANGE COUNTY

Rex Orange County – Sunflower

This is a work by Rex Orange County, a singer-songwriter from the UK, whose softly hazy sound and sweet, smooth vocals resonate pleasantly in the ears.

The track was released in March 2017 ahead of his second album, Apricot Princess.

It portrays the delicate emotions of a protagonist who longs to be like the sun for the person they love, yet wavers with insecurity due to a lack of confidence.

Anyone who has ever been in love will deeply relate to that pure, single-minded devotion.

The music video by Illegal Civ Cinema further enriches the song’s world.

On those restless nights when you’re thinking of someone special, why not let the warm melody of this piece gently embrace you?

Almost LoverA Fine Frenzy

A Fine Frenzy – Almost Lover

A track released in 2007 by American singer-songwriter and actress A Fine Frenzy.

It’s a pop ballad featuring a piano melody and has been used across various media, including the reality show “The Hills.” The track has also been covered by artists such as Manox and Jasmine Thompson.

Just A DreamCarrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood – Just A Dream (Official Video)

A track released in 2008 by Carrie Underwood, an American country music singer-songwriter.

It tells the story of an 18-year-old wife and her soldier husband who died on the battlefield, and it reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.