[2026] Recommended for junior high schoolers! A roundup of tearjerker Western songs
Now that music subscriptions let you access songs from all over the world, many middle school students are probably listening to Western and Japanese music without any boundaries.
In the world of Western music, there are countless masterpieces that stir the deepest emotions in your heart and can even move you to tears.
Breakups, friendship, feelings for family, and that unspoken loneliness—tear-jerking Western songs that stand by these many emotions might become a source of support for your heart.
In this article, we’ll introduce Western tracks—focused on the latest releases—that will resonate with middle school students.
We hope you find a new favorite song!
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[2026] Recommended for junior high school students! A roundup of tear-jerking Western songs (71–80)
And The Snakes Start To SingBring Me The Horizon
A track by the British rock band Bring Me The Horizon.
It is included on the 2012 album Sempiternal.
It features choral vocals by a choir and is said to be a track with personal meaning for lead vocalist Oliver Sykes.
What Are WordsChris Medina
A track released in 2011 by American singer Chris Medina, also known for his appearance on the TV show American Idol.
It was inspired by Chris’s fiancée, who suffered a brain injury in a car accident.
Proceeds from the track are donated to a fund established for his fiancée.
ClocksColdplay
A track that sings about the importance of time in building a strong romantic relationship.
It was released in 2003 by the British rock band Coldplay and became a hit around the world.
It has been used in many forms of media, including the end credits of the film Confidence.
9 CrimesDamien Rice
An indie folk track released in 2006 by Irish singer-songwriter Damien Rice.
It’s a collaboration with singer Lisa Hannigan.
The music video, reminiscent of the classic short film The Red Balloon, was directed by Jamie Thraves.
MockingbirdEminem
A track released in 2005 by the American rapper Eminem.
It samples the traditional 1939 folk song “Hush, Little Baby.” The track is inspired by Eminem’s relationships with his biological daughter, his wife, and his adopted child.