[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 Students! A Collection of Tearjerker Western Songs (31–40)
You And MeLifehouse
A power ballad that sings of gentle love.
It was released in 2005 by the American alternative rock band Lifehouse.
Written by lead singer Jason Wade for his then-girlfriend, later wife, Braeden.
I’ll RememberMadonna
A track released as a single by Madonna in 1994.
It was used in the film With Honors and was nominated for both a Grammy Award and a Golden Globe.
It became a worldwide hit, reaching No.
1 on the charts in the United States, Italy, and Canada.
HeroMariah Carey
It’s a classic song, but a nostalgic youth anthem that gives you confidence.
The message is that anyone can be a hero and that there’s a hero in your heart.
When you’re going through something tough or painful, try calling on the hero in your heart—you might find strength.
Miserable At BestMayday Parade
Mayday Parade is a rock band formed in Florida in 2005.
They are known for their sound that blends pop punk, emo, and rock.
This track, included on their debut album “A Lesson in Romantics,” was released in 2007 and reached No.
8 on the U.S.
charts.
LostMichael Bublé
A track released in 2007 by Canadian singer-songwriter Michael Bublé.
It was inspired by his breakup with fiancée Debbie Timuss.
The song became a hit in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Italy, Norway, Poland, and other countries.