[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 schoolers! A roundup of tear-jerking Western songs (81–90)
My UnderstandingsOf Mice & Men
A track included on The Flood, the album released in 2011 by the American metalcore band Of Mice & Men.
It features clean vocals by bassist Shayley Bourget.
The album reached No.
28 on the U.S.
charts.
SleepyheadPassion Pit
The debut single released in 2008 by the American electronic music band Passion Pit.
It samples Mary O’Hara’s 1952 track “Oro Mo Bhaidin.” A beautiful track that became a hit in the United States, Canada, and elsewhere, its instrumental version was used in the video game LittleBigPlanet 2.
Swing Life AwayRise Against
A track that conveys the message that a passionate relationship is far more important than money.
It was released in 2005 by the American rock band Rise Against.
This acoustic ballad has been certified Platinum in the United States.
SnuffSlipknot
A heavy, dark power ballad released in 2009 by the American metal band Slipknot.
It reached No.
2 on the U.S.
charts.
The music video features actor Malcolm McDowell and actress Ashley Laurence.
BotherStone Sour
A track that sings about losing oneself and finding oneself at the same time.
It was released in 2003 by the American hard rock band Stone Sour.
The track was written by lead singer Corey Taylor in the car on his way back to his hometown in Iowa.