[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 Middle Schoolers! A Roundup of Tearjerker Western Songs (91–100)
Until The Day I DieStory of the Year
A pop-punk track used in many forms of media, including the film Friday Night Lights.
It was released in 2003 as the debut single by the American rock band Story of the Year.
It reached No.
12 on the U.S.
charts.
If I Die YoungThe Band Perry
A track released in 2010 by The Band Perry, an American country music group composed of siblings.
The song is about making the most of the time you’re given.
It reached No.
1 on the U.S.
charts.
Time Of DyingThree Days Grace
A track that sings about the mental and physical pain of reflecting on one’s past mistakes.
It was released in 2006 by the Canadian rock band Three Days Grace and is included on their album One-X, which has been certified Platinum in both the United States and Canada.
AnswerTyler, The Creator
A track by American rapper Tyler, the Creator.
Singer Syd tha Kyd appears as a guest vocalist.
Released in 2013, it became a hit worldwide and is included on the album Wolf, which reached No.
1 on the U.S.
charts.
Fix YouColdplay
This is a love song by Coldplay, a band that enjoys immense popularity thanks to their vibrant sound and overwhelming name recognition.
Its lyrics, centered on pure love, are easy for elementary school boys to relate to, and its singability makes it a great choice for karaoke.