Popular “yami” songs. Western music artist rankings [2026]

Young and BeautifulLana Del Rey50rank/position

Lana Del Rey – Young and Beautiful

It’s a song that voices a woman’s heart asking, “Will you still love me when I grow old?” But when it’s delivered as such a grand, sweeping piece, wouldn’t the person it’s dedicated to be a bit put off—almost like it’s a bit clingy or unstable? The song itself is very beautiful, though, with a dramatic finish that would suit a movie theme perfectly.

Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi51rank/position

Lewis Capaldi – Someone You Loved

Lewis Capaldi is a singer-songwriter from Scotland.

He’s an artist known for his distinctive husky baritone voice and has gained international popularity.

His song “Someone You Loved,” released in 2019, won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year.

In addition to its moving lyrics, the melody is highly refined, featuring many heart-stirring phrases.

If you’re a middle school student who loves ballads, be sure to check it out.

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BrokenLifehouse52rank/position

Lifehouse – Broken

A rock ballad that sings about the frailty of life.

It was inspired by lead singer Jason Wade’s friend, who was awaiting a kidney transplant.

The track has been featured in many forms of media, including the TV dramas General Hospital and Grey’s Anatomy.

Littlest ThingsLily Allen53rank/position

Lily Allen | Littlest Things (Official Video)

The atmosphere of the intro, the tone of the piano, Lily Allen’s way of singing, and even the content of the lyrics—all of it is expressed so poignantly.

The title can be translated as “Just a Little Thing,” and that’s exactly why the nuances of you that come to mind in everyday life feel all the more heartrending.

NumbLinkin Park54rank/position

Numb (Official Music Video) [4K UPGRADE] – Linkin Park

It’s said to be a song sung to the singer’s own mother.

It can also be taken as a song between lovers, but it repeatedly sings about being tired of living the way the other person wants.

Interpretations vary, but even if you listen to it in middle school without understanding the lyrics, I think by the time you graduate you’ll be able to understand parts of it.

Shout Out to My ExLittle Mix55rank/position

Little Mix – Shout Out to My Ex (Official Video)

I chose it because it’s a song that blows away depression.

Watching them sing with all their might and perform with raw emotion makes me feel ashamed of my gloomy self, and I naturally start to feel energized.

Or, it’s so dazzling that it makes me even more depressed—one or the other.

1-800-273-8255 ft. Alessia Cara, KhalidLogic56rank/position

Logic – 1-800-273-8255 ft. Alessia Cara, Khalid (Official Video)

A signature work by Logic that expresses the heavy theme of suicide prevention through the medium of hip-hop.

Hailing from the United States, he rediscovered the power of music through interactions with his fans and created this piece.

The song skillfully portrays a shift in emotions from despair to hope.

Released in April 2017, it reached No.

3 on the Billboard charts.

It also had a significant social impact, including a 27% increase in calls to the suicide prevention hotline.

It’s a track I hope will be heard by those who feel life is hard, and by anyone who knows someone who might feel that way.