[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!