Top 2026 Rankings of Melancholic Western Songs
Love, family, work, dreams—there are times in various moments of life when you might feel a twinge of sadness, aren’t there? This time, I’ve put together a selection of songs—focused on Western music—that I’d love for you to listen to when you’re feeling that bittersweet ache.
If you’re going through something heart-wrenching right now, these are a must-listen!
Playlist
| Top 2026 Rankings of Melancholic Western Songs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | When I Was Your ManBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A soul-stirring song that sings of regret and the pain of heartbreak |
| 2 | A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton |  play_arrow | A timeless song about a bittersweet unrequited love that resonates with the heart |
| 3 | Don’t Dream It’s OverCrowded House |  play_arrow | A famous Australian band; their signature song is a classic. |
| 4 | SeñoritaShawn Mendes & Camila Cabello |  play_arrow | A Latin pop classic that depicts summer love |
| 5 | BoyfriendJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | Songs whose lyrics about unrequited love from a male perspective are relatable |
| 6 | New RulesDua Lipa |  play_arrow | New rules for overcoming the pain of unrequited love |
| 7 | SunflowerPost Malone, Swae Lee |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song at twilight |
| 8 | A Thousand YearsChristina Perri |  play_arrow | A bittersweet unrequited-love anthem that transcends time |
| 9 | Do I Wanna Know?Arctic Monkeys |  play_arrow | I want to know how they feel, but the truth… |
| 10 | Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | A love song gains popularity through a collaboration with Laura |
| 11 | I Took A Pill In Ibiza (Seeb Remix)Mike Posner |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays complex feelings toward loneliness and success |
| 12 | SummerCalvin Harris |  play_arrow | A landmark of exhilarating summer dance music |
| 13 | You Belong With MeTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | A hit song written and composed by Taylor |
| 14 | Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)OMI |  play_arrow | A tropical house love song becomes a global hit |
| 15 | ScientistColdplay |  play_arrow | A poignant, heart-touching song by Coldplay—moving. |
| 16 | GrenadeBruno Mars |  play_arrow | “I’d catch a grenade for you.” |
| 17 | Pumped Up KicksFoster The People |  play_arrow | A shocking song that portrays the darkness of modern society |
| 18 | Havana ft. Young ThugCamila Cabello |  play_arrow | A Cuban singer’s feelings for their homeland |
| 19 | La Isla BonitaMadonna |  play_arrow | A fantastical Spanish-style summer track |
| 20 | Call Out My NameThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | The Canadian singer, The Weeknd… |
| 21 | A Sky Full of StarsColdplay |  play_arrow | Coldplay’s masterpiece that depicts a love like the starry sky |
| 22 | One KissCalvin Harris, Dua Lipa |  play_arrow | The hit song by Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa |
| 23 | Firestone ft. Conrad SewellKygo |  play_arrow | A classic of tropical house, popular worldwide |
| 24 | I’m YoursJason Mraz |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by Mraz that sings of love and life |
| 25 | Lush LifeZara Larsson |  play_arrow | A summer song that joyfully embraces the end of love |
| 26 | One ThingOne Direction |  play_arrow | A love song by a British idol |
| 27 | Peaches ft. Daniel Caesar, GiveonJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | Justin Bieber's love-filled classic |
| 28 | Rather Be ft. Jess GlynneClean Bandit |  play_arrow | Clean Bandit masterpiece, summer blue sky |
| 29 | Love You Like A Love SongSelena Gomez |  play_arrow | Selena’s new song has a catchy chorus and is popular. |
| 30 | With YouChris Brown |  play_arrow | Chris Brown’s bittersweet love song |
| 31 | Summertime SadnessLana Del Rey |  play_arrow | Lana’s masterpiece that portrays the sorrow of summer |
| 32 | UnconditionallyKaty Perry |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that sings of unconditional love |
| 33 | Fix YouColdplay |  play_arrow | Coldplay’s healing masterpiece, the strength to move forward |
| 34 | GirlfriendAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | A song that cheers on a boy troubled by love |
| 35 | Better NowPost Malone |  play_arrow | Post Malone’s song of lingering attachment |
| 36 | BIRDS OF A FEATHERBillie Eilish |  play_arrow | The allure of heartache in songs about love and bonds |
| 37 | Boo’d UpElla Mai |  play_arrow | A gem of an R&B song that portrays the emotions of love |
| 38 | I Don’t CareEd Sheeran & Justin Bieber |  play_arrow | Dusk, a concerto of wistful melodies |
| 39 | drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo |  play_arrow | A classic song that portrays the pain of youth and heartbreak |
| 40 | Ocean EyesBillie Eilish |  play_arrow | Billie Eilish’s love song with ocean eyes |
| 41 | FirefliesOwl City |  play_arrow | Dreamlike music inspired by the light of fireflies |
| 42 | Love On TopBeyoncé |  play_arrow | A supreme song that sings of the emotions of love |
| 43 | Nothin’ On YouB.o.B feat. Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | You're the best! I'm moved by your wonderful song. |
| 44 | Chasing CarsSnow Patrol |  play_arrow | A pure love song by Snow Patrol |
| 45 | You Are Not AloneMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | R&B ballad 'Loneliness and Love' becomes a worldwide hit |
| 46 | I’m Into YouJennifer Lopez ft. Lil Wayne |  play_arrow | Sexy singing voice and captivating dance video |
| 47 | Feels Like SummerChildish Gambino |  play_arrow | Childish Gambino's summer song |
| 48 | Only TimeEnya |  play_arrow | The healing melodies of Enya’s music for the heart |
| 49 | Want U BackCher Lloyd |  play_arrow | A relatable song about feelings for an ex-boyfriend |
| 50 | You Da OneRihanna |  play_arrow | A song of a girl burning with love |
| 51 | Cruel SummerTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor Swift's classic tops the charts after four years |
| 52 | Please Please PleaseSabrina Carpenter |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the complexities of Sabrina’s love life |
| 53 | DriveThe Cars |  play_arrow | A popular rock band from the ’80s, a captivating slow ballad |
| 54 | No Promises ft. Demi LovatoCheat Codes |  play_arrow | Bittersweet love on a tropical beat |
| 55 | Dog Days Are OverFlorence & The Machine |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that turns the end of summer into hope |
| 56 | First Dateblink-182 |  play_arrow | A rock song that sings about the fresh feelings of a date |
| 57 | Wake Me Up When September EndsGreen Day |  play_arrow | Green Day's moving ballad |
| 58 | One More TryGeorge Michael |  play_arrow | An emotional ballad announcing a breakup to a lover |
| 59 | All Out Of LoveAir Supply |  play_arrow | Air Supply, the classic band that sings about the pain of heartbreak |
| 60 | TasteSabrina Carpenter |  play_arrow | A classic that refreshingly sings about the pain of love |
| 61 | Talking to the MoonBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Bruno Mars’s classic heartbreak ballad |
| 62 | Chasing PavementsAdele |  play_arrow | An early song by Adele that sings of the pain of love and of determination. |
| 63 | Make You Feel My LoveAdele |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad that conveys the moving power of love. |
| 64 | Baby IAriana Grande |  play_arrow | I get so nervous around the person I like that I can’t get any words out. |
| 65 | CrushDavid Archuleta |  play_arrow | A classic youth anthem that sings of the pain of unrequited love |
| 66 | Marry MeJason Derulo |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the encounter with one’s destined person and the resulting emotion |
| 67 | Girls Need LoveSummer Walker |  play_arrow | Twilight R&B that sings of women's emotions |
| 68 | Yoü And ILady Gaga |  play_arrow | A beautiful heartbreak song captures the heart |
| 69 | GorgeousTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Faced with someone so “gorgeous,” I almost feel angry… |
| 70 | Green LightLorde |  play_arrow | A green light that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the hope of moving forward |
| 71 | Sexy LoveNe-Yo |  play_arrow | Ne-Yo’s classic that portrays the feelings of love |
| 72 | Let Me Love You (Until You Learn To Love Yourself)Ne-Yo |  play_arrow | A song that conveys true love to a wounded woman |
| 73 | True Love ft. Lily AllenP!nk |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of a woman's wistful love |
| 74 | Thinking Of YouKaty Perry |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad that sings of heartbreak’s pain and lingering attachment |
| 75 | When I Look At YouMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | A song in which the power of love gives hope to life |
| 76 | Fast CarTracy Chapman |  play_arrow | The wistful feelings and hopes of a dreamer |
| 77 | GOOD OLD DAYSMACKLEMORE FEAT KESHA |  play_arrow | A nostalgic classic on a summer evening |
| 78 | augustTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor Swift’s wistful love song “august” |
| 79 | wish you were gayBillie Eilish |  play_arrow | The secret behind the unrequited-love lyrics of Billie Eilish |
| 80 | Good DaysSZA |  play_arrow | Sing about the bittersweet feelings at the end of summer |
| 81 | Midsummer Madness (ft. Joji, Rich Brian, Higher Brothers, AUGUST 08)88RISING |  play_arrow | When I fall in love, I lose sight of everything around me. |
| 82 | Two Out Of Three Ain’t BadMeat Loaf |  play_arrow | Express the elusive nature of love through two characteristics |
| 83 | Lost in JapanShawn Mendes |  play_arrow | Bittersweet feelings that resonate at summer’s end |
| 84 | U Make Me WannaBlue |  play_arrow | A bittersweet teenage crush, a classic song by Blue |
| 85 | 7 SummersMorgan Wallen |  play_arrow | A heartfelt ballad that evokes summer memories |
| 86 | IllusionDua Lipa |  play_arrow | Dua Lipa’s new song portrays psychological mind games. |
| 87 | Leave Your LoverSam Smith |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 88 | Anything Could HappenEllie Goulding |  play_arrow | Popular singles, international hit songs |
| 89 | Against All Odds(Take A Look At Me Now)）Phil Collins |  play_arrow | Phil Collins' masterpiece, the world of movies |
| 90 | Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)Looking Glass |  play_arrow | A band of Rutgers University graduates releases a smash hit |
| 91 | Shy GuyDiana King |  play_arrow | Diana King summer classic reggae |
| 92 | EmotionsMariah Carey |  play_arrow | A love song hitting the high notes, brimming with bubbly excitement |
| 93 | Only HumanJonas Brothers |  play_arrow | A summer anthem with a refreshing reggae-style sound |
| 94 | WhateveKygo, Ava Max |  play_arrow | An upbeat song perfect for summer drives |
| 95 | Just So You KnowJesse McCartney |  play_arrow | Depicting the pain of unrequited love and bittersweet feelings |
| 96 | Love At First SightKYLIE MINOGUE |  play_arrow | A dance-pop track that portrays the feeling of love at first sight |
| 97 | Every Summertimeniki |  play_arrow | A pop song that portrays a bittersweet summer romance |
| 98 | Even The Nights Are BetterAir Supply |  play_arrow | A heartbroken man finds hope for a new love |
| 99 | PerfumeBritney Spears |  play_arrow | A Spears masterpiece that portrays the pain of love |
| 100 | Big LogRobert Plant |  play_arrow | The allure of the desert in Robert Plant’s solo songs |