Top 2026 Rankings of Melancholic Western Songs

A Thousand YearsChristina Perri8rank/position

Christina Perri – A Thousand Years [Official Music Video]

A heartrending unrequited-love song that portrays love transcending time.

Its melody, where aching sorrow and burning passion intertwine, resonates deep in the heart.

Christina Perri’s delicate yet powerful vocals make this an especially moving track that elevates the feeling of love.

Released in October 2011, it was written for the soundtrack of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1.

Centered on the theme of eternal love, it expresses both the ache of waiting for the one you love and the hope that love brings.

It’s a supportive song we’d love those in unrequited love to hear—you just might find a bit of courage.

Do I Wanna Know?Arctic Monkeys9rank/position

Arctic Monkeys – Do I Wanna Know? (Official Video)

You want to know how the other person feels, but you’re afraid of the truth.

Everyone’s felt that kind of dilemma.

This song by the UK rock band Arctic Monkeys captures exactly that late-night struggle.

The heavy, resonant guitar riff feels like the turmoil swirling in your chest.

If you’ve ever spent a night wide awake, desperate to reach out but unable to, you’ll feel this all too well.

The repeated line, “I’d crawl back to you,” conveys a raw urgency—wanting them so much you’d cast aside your pride.

Even if the answer scares you, you can’t hold it in anymore.

Maybe this song is the very embodiment of that knife-edge state of unrequited love.

Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen10rank/position

Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe

It’s a love song that captures the fluttering feeling of falling in love at first sight with the boy of destiny.

The lyrics are cute, portraying a girl who gives him her phone number and waits, saying, “Call me.” In Japan, it became a craze after Rola collaborated on the track.

I Took A Pill In Ibiza (Seeb Remix)Mike Posner11rank/position

Mike Posner – I Took A Pill In Ibiza (Seeb Remix) (Explicit)

This is a signature work by American singer-songwriter Mike Posner, a candid portrayal of the loneliness and reality he felt at the peak of success.

The original’s acoustic vibe was elevated by Norwegian producer duo Seeb into a beautiful tropical house sound, becoming a global smash hit in 2016.

Beneath the glittering melody lies a striking mix of complex feelings about fame and introspective messaging, perfectly suited to those wistful, twilight moments.

Reaching the top 10 in 27 countries, this song is especially recommended for people facing a turning point in life or questioning the value of surface-level success.

SummerCalvin Harris12rank/position

Calvin Harris – Summer (Official Video)

A monumental work of summer dance music brimming with exhilaration and energy.

Crafted by Scotland’s Calvin Harris, this track brilliantly conveys the dazzling sunlight and a sense of liberation through sound.

Its bright synthesizers and catchy melodies weave a perfect harmony, making it an ideal choice for summer parties and drives.

Released in March 2014, it debuted at No.

1 on the UK Singles Chart and sold over one million copies in the U.S.

within four months.

Included on the album Motion, the music video also features actor Jason Statham.

Whether at a poolside party or on a beach at dusk, this song colors summer resort scenes and leads listeners into a liberating mood.

You Belong With MeTaylor Swift13rank/position

Taylor Swift – You Belong With Me

A song written by Taylor Swift and Liz Rose.

The music video was filmed at a high school in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

The track reached the top five on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Country Songs charts.

Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)OMI14rank/position

OMI – Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix) (Official Video) [Ultra Records]

This masterpiece revives the song released in 2012 by Jamaican singer-songwriter OMI, with German producer Felix Jaehn adding tropical house elements.

The track is a heartfelt ode to gratitude and love for a partner, infused with deep feelings for the person who offers support.

Its lively blend of trumpets, conga beats, and samba-style piano brilliantly captures both the liberating spirit of summer and the bittersweet ache of love.

In 2015, it reached number one in over 20 countries and was featured in the dance game Just Dance 2016.

It’s the perfect song for reaffirming your feelings for someone special, or for sinking into a reflective mood on a summer night.