Classic Western songs about regret. Recommended popular tracks.
Here’s a list of classic Western songs about “regret.”
The genres vary—love, friendship, and regrets about the past.
As is often the case with Western music, the lyrics in each track feel disarmingly straightforward, almost awkwardly sincere.
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Masterpieces of Western music about regret: Recommended popular songs (21–30)
BreakdownSeether
A track released in 2008 by Seether, a South African rock band.
It’s a lament inspired by the breakup between lead vocalist Shaun Morgan and his girlfriend, Amy Lee of Evanescence.
I Still Believe In YouVince Gill
A track released in 1992 by Vince Gill, an American country music singer-songwriter.
The song expresses regret and an apology for being self-centered and not spending enough time with his partner.
It has been covered by artists such as Chris Doran.
Classic Western songs about regret. Recommended popular tracks (31–40)
Forgive MeEvanescence
A ballad that sings of regret and apology for a relationship broken by meaningless words.
It’s a track included on the EP “Sound Asleep / Whisper,” released in 1999 by the Grammy Award–winning American rock band Evanescence.
Please Forgive MeBryan Adams
A track released in 1993 by Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams.
It’s a power ballad that sings about a man’s sincere apology as he seeks forgiveness.
It reached the Top 10 on charts around the world and earned Gold certification in four countries.
Let’s Be Us AgainLonestar
A track released in 2004 by the American country music group Lonestar.
It sings about a man’s feelings of regret over failures in a relationship and his plea for forgiveness from his lover.
The track reached No.
4 on the U.S.
charts.
Walking After YouFoo Fighters
A beautiful ballad that delicately expresses the regret and sense of loss after losing a loved one, as well as lingering attachment and the wish for renewal.
Included on Foo Fighters’ August 1997 album “The Colour and the Shape,” the song features Dave Grohl’s gentle vocals, which heighten its melancholic mood.
In 1998, it was also included on the soundtrack of the film “The X-Files: The Movie,” for which a re-recorded version was produced.
It’s a recommended track for anyone who can relate to the pain of heartbreak and the earnest desire to restore a relationship despite it all.
Two GhostsHarry Styles
The poignant ballad woven by British artist Harry Styles delicately portrays a lost love.
Set to a melody infused with country and folk-rock elements, it reflects on memories with a former lover and the changes that followed.
Released in August 2017, the song appears on the album “Harry Styles” and captured the hearts of many fans.
With its distinctive slide guitar, the piece symbolically expresses a relationship that has ended and personal transformation.
It’s a recommended track for those seeking to heal the pain of heartbreak or to reflect on their past selves.