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[Western Music] Ballads that resonate with the heart: Classic love songs

Western ballads have such moving melodies and vocals filled with the kind of emotion unique to singers overseas that you can’t help but get drawn in.

Their lyrics often express feelings very directly and have a sense of storytelling, which feels different from Japanese songs.

I’d like to introduce some classic ballad love songs from Western music!

If you look up the lyrics, you’ll probably find yourself thinking, “So that’s what they’re singing about,” and become even more interested—so find a favorite track and check it out!

They have a charm that’s distinct from Japanese ballads, so if you’re wondering which Western songs to listen to, I hope this helps as a reference!

Playlist

[Western Music] Ballads that resonate with the heart: Classic love songs
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1Stay With MeSam Smith
Stay With MeSam Smithplay_arrow
Sam Smith’s heartrending ballad
2If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys
If I Ain't Got YouAlicia Keysplay_arrow
A heartfelt song that conveys the importance of true love
3And I Love HerThe Beatles
And I Love HerThe Beatlesplay_arrow
A gentle melody and a timeless song that resonates with the heart
4You Are The ReasonCalum Scott
You Are The ReasonCalum Scottplay_arrow
A heartrending love song that heals the pain of a broken heart
5Versace on the FloorBruno Mars
Versace on the FloorBruno Marsplay_arrow
A love song woven by a synthesizer
6MirrorsJustin Timberlake
MirrorsJustin Timberlakeplay_arrow
A moving ballad depicting deep love and mutual understanding
7All of MeJohn Legend
All of MeJohn Legendplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that sings deeply of love
8Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran
Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeranplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic that vows eternal love
9ConfirmationJustin Bieber
ConfirmationJustin Bieberplay_arrow
A song about not rushing and reexamining what’s truly important
10HelloAdele
HelloAdeleplay_arrow
A heart-touching ballad that sings of bittersweet feelings
11Little ThingsOne Direction
Little ThingsOne Directionplay_arrow
A romantic love song, massively popular worldwide
12Give Me LoveEd Sheeran
Give Me LoveEd Sheeranplay_arrow
A heartrending love song: Ed Sheeran’s soul-stirring track
13Work (Explicit) ft. DrakeRihanna
Work (Explicit) ft. DrakeRihannaplay_arrow
Rihanna's hit song that sings about the struggles of love
14PerfectEd Sheeran
PerfectEd Sheeranplay_arrow
A song where love deepens, a melody that resonates in the heart
15Back To DecemberTaylor Swift
Back To DecemberTaylor Swiftplay_arrow
Taylor Swift’s heartfelt love song
16GhostJustin Bieber
GhostJustin Bieberplay_arrow
Singing of lost love and thoughts for someone dear
17SugarMaroon 5
SugarMaroon 5play_arrow
Maroon 5’s heartbreaking love classic
18Who We LoveSam Smith, Ed Sheeran
Who We LoveSam Smith, Ed Sheeranplay_arrow
Sam Sheeran, a heartwarming collaboration in a love song
19I Don’t Wanna Live ForeverZAYN, Taylor Swift
I Don’t Wanna Live ForeverZAYN, Taylor Swiftplay_arrow
A poignant, sweet Western ballad that portrays the emotions of heartbreak
20I’ll Show YouJustin Bieber
I'll Show YouJustin Bieberplay_arrow
A powerful song that portrays the growth of society and the individual
21If We Hold On TogetherDiana Ross
If We Hold On TogetherDiana Rossplay_arrow
A heart-touching ballad that sings of love and bonds
22My AllMariah Carey
My AllMariah Careyplay_arrow
Mariah Carey's emotional, heartwarming Latin ballad
23Angels CryMariah Carey
Angels CryMariah Careyplay_arrow
An earnest desire to repair a relationship on the verge of breaking
24HeroMariah Carey
HeroMariah Careyplay_arrow
A song about realizing your inner strength
25In Your FeelingsMariah Carey
In Your FeelingsMariah Careyplay_arrow
An R&B song that portrays emotional fluctuations
26We Belong TogetherMariah Carey
We Belong TogetherMariah Careyplay_arrow
A song of regret and earnest longing for a lost love
27Without YouMariah Carey
Without YouMariah Careyplay_arrow
A famous song sung by Mariah, a moving ballad
28My One And Only LoveRickie Lee Jones
My One And Only LoveRickie Lee Jonesplay_arrow
Freely sing a sweet song
29Through the RainMariah Carey
Through the RainMariah Careyplay_arrow
A song of hope that overcomes adversity
30PLAY THIS SONG (FEAT.ANDERSON .PAAK)Mariah Carey
PLAY THIS SONG (FEAT.ANDERSON .PAAK)Mariah Careyplay_arrow
A duet song depicting the conflicts of love, with a 70s soul vibe.
31Higher LoveSteve Winwood
Higher LoveSteve Winwoodplay_arrow
Steve Winwood’s classic song, looking at life positively
32I’m SorryAli Gatie
I'm SorryAli Gatieplay_arrow
A masterpiece whose wistful song stirs the heart
33These DreamsHeart
These DreamsHeartplay_arrow
A ballad that portrays the boundary between dreams and reality
34CirclesPost Malone
CirclesPost Maloneplay_arrow
A hit song by Pos-tama, a masterpiece depicting romantic feelings
35Bed of RosesBon Jovi
Bed of RosesBon Joviplay_arrow
A moving song by Bon Jovi that sings of love and devotion
36OneU2
OneU2play_arrow
A classic U2 song about acknowledging and embracing each other's differences
37DesenchantedEverything But The Girl
DesenchantedEverything But The Girlplay_arrow
The classic ballad by Tracy & Ben from the ’80s
38Something to Remind youPat Metheny Group
Something to Remind youPat Metheny Groupplay_arrow
A Metheny ballad that resonates with the heart
39Be MoreStephen Sanchez
Be MoreStephen Sanchezplay_arrow
The essence of love songs, a moving melody
40Just the Way You AreBilly Joel
Just the Way You AreBilly Joelplay_arrow
The ultimate love song: you are beautiful just the way you are.
41November RainGuns N’ Roses
November RainGuns N' Rosesplay_arrow
Guns N' Roses' classic song 'November Rain'
42Lover, You Should’ve Come OverJeff Buckley
Lover, You Should've Come OverJeff Buckleyplay_arrow
A beautiful ballad of young Buckley’s regret and love
43Keep Holding OnAvril Lavigne
Keep Holding OnAvril Lavigneplay_arrow
Avril Lavigne’s power ballad of hope and bonds
44Just LikeMarvin Gaye
Just LikeMarvin Gayeplay_arrow
A romantically blissful masterpiece, with a silky singing voice
45You And IStevie Wonder
You And IStevie Wonderplay_arrow
Stevie’s music is extradimensional.
46Talking to the MoonBruno Mars
Talking to the MoonBruno Marsplay_arrow
Bruno Mars’s classic heartbreak ballad
47Made to LoveJohn Legend
Made to LoveJohn Legendplay_arrow
A gem of a love song that sings of destined love
48Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding
Love Me Like You DoEllie Gouldingplay_arrow
Ellie Goulding affection-expression song
49For NowLauv
For NowLauvplay_arrow
Depicting the loneliness and love of a long-distance relationship
50I’m YoursJason Mraz
I'm YoursJason Mrazplay_arrow
A love song carried by the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar
51Glory of LovePeter Cetera
Glory of LovePeter Ceteraplay_arrow
An inspiring classic that vows eternal love
52Don’t let me be lonely tonightEric Clapton
Don't let me be lonely tonightEric Claptonplay_arrow
Clapton passionately belts out Taylor’s classic hit
53I Believe In YouJoe
I Believe In YouJoeplay_arrow
A song that discovered true love from a distrust of love
54The Lady Wants To knowMichael Franks
The Lady Wants To knowMichael Franksplay_arrow
Michael’s enchanting classic love song album
55I’m Gonna Miss You In the MorningQuincy Jones
I'm Gonna Miss You In the MorningQuincy Jonesplay_arrow
The beauty and musicality of love songs
56Elastic Heart feat. Shia LaBeouf & Maddie ZieglerSia
Elastic Heart feat. Shia LaBeouf & Maddie ZieglerSiaplay_arrow
A powerful song that portrays emotional conflict
57Rolling StoneThe Weeknd
Rolling StoneThe Weekndplay_arrow
A masterpiece of Western pop ballads where poignancy and sensuality intersect
58Mariners Apartment ComplexLana Del Rey
Mariners Apartment ComplexLana Del Reyplay_arrow
Lana’s beautiful ballad that sings of strength and support
59augustTaylor Swift
augustTaylor Swiftplay_arrow
A wistful love ballad at summer’s end
60My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion
My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dionplay_arrow
Titanic theme song, a famous masterpiece that sings of love
61Apologize ft. OneRepublicTimbaland
Apologize ft. OneRepublicTimbalandplay_arrow
A poignant ballad of regret and reconciliation, a worldwide hit
62With YouChris Brown
With YouChris Brownplay_arrow
Chris Brown's deep love ballad
63I SurrenderCéline Dion
I SurrenderCéline Dionplay_arrow
Celine Dion’s love songs, heart-stirring ballads
64Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Mars
Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Marsplay_arrow
A moving ballad singing of love on the eve of the world’s end, winning support across generations
65Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi
Someone You LovedLewis Capaldiplay_arrow
Lewis Capaldi's musical success and appeal
66April LovePat Boone
April LovePat Booneplay_arrow
A classic that sings of spring love: a masterpiece by Pat Boone.
67ListenBeyoncé
ListenBeyoncéplay_arrow
Beyoncé’s powerful yet delicate vocals convey the power of love.
68Candle In The WindElton John
Candle In The WindElton Johnplay_arrow
Beautiful piano and a heart-touching singing voice
69The One You LoveGlenn Frey
The One You LoveGlenn Freyplay_arrow
A heartwarming love ballad by Glenn Frey
70One on OneDaryl Hall & John Oates
One on OneDaryl Hall & John Oatesplay_arrow
Daryl Hall’s captivating singing voice
71I’m So ProudJeff Beck, Bogert & Appice
I'm So ProudJeff Beck, Bogert & Appiceplay_arrow
Jeff Beck covers a soul classic
72Gonna Yake A MiracleLaura Nyro & Labelle
Gonna Yake A MiracleLaura Nyro & Labelleplay_arrow
A gemlike love ballad with beautiful melodies and vocals
73Love My LifeRobbie Williams
Love My LifeRobbie Williamsplay_arrow
A classic song celebrating self-love and gratitude
74Eternal FlameThe Bangles
Eternal FlameThe Banglesplay_arrow
A song of eternal love dedicated to the Elvis cemetery
75Lovely LadyThe Brecker Brothers
Lovely LadyThe Brecker Brothersplay_arrow
Ballad, a sexy musical world
76As Tears Go ByThe Rolling Stones
As Tears Go ByThe Rolling Stonesplay_arrow
Nostalgia for the past and steps toward the future
77When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne
When You're GoneAvril Lavigneplay_arrow
Avril Lavigne’s wistful ballad
78Take A BowRihanna
Take A BowRihannaplay_arrow
Rihanna’s signature heartbreak ballad
79Easy On MeAdele
Easy On MeAdeleplay_arrow
A heart-stirring masterpiece filled with Adele’s emotions
80Someone Like YouAdele
Someone Like YouAdeleplay_arrow
Adele’s heartbreak ballad, a soul-stirring masterpiece
81I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith
I Don't Want to Miss a ThingAerosmithplay_arrow
Aerosmith’s famous love song and movie theme song
82I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys
I Want It That WayBackstreet Boysplay_arrow
Backstreet Boys’ classic hit moves people around the world
83Show Me The Meaning Of Being LonelyBackstreet Boys
Show Me The Meaning Of Being LonelyBackstreet Boysplay_arrow
A heartbreaking ballad about lost love, a timeless song that resonates with the heart
84Happier Than EverBillie Eilish
Happier Than EverBillie Eilishplay_arrow
A song whose poignant vocals and emotional shifts are captivating.
85AlwaysBon Jovi
AlwaysBon Joviplay_arrow
Bon Jovi’s reconciliation ballad, singing of lingering feelings and love
86When I Was Your ManBruno Mars
When I Was Your ManBruno Marsplay_arrow
A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart
87I Need to Be in LoveCarpenters
I Need to Be in LoveCarpentersplay_arrow
A heart wavering between eternal love and reality
88A Thousand YearsChristina Perri
A Thousand YearsChristina Perriplay_arrow
Love songs resonate in the hearts of many people.
89FluxEllie Goulding
FluxEllie Gouldingplay_arrow
Ellie Goulding’s heartbreak ballad
90The ReasonHoobastank
The ReasonHoobastankplay_arrow
A moving song about admitting mistakes and hoping to mend a relationship
91Next To MeImagine Dragons
Next To MeImagine Dragonsplay_arrow
Imagine Dragons' love song
92EmbersJames Arthur
EmbersJames Arthurplay_arrow
James Arthur releases a love ballad
93RudeMAGIC
RudeMAGICplay_arrow
A young person’s resolve for love and their wish for marriage
94drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo
drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigoplay_arrow
Olivia Rodrigo’s heartbreak ballad becomes a massive hit
95Chasing CarsSnow Patrol
Chasing CarsSnow Patrolplay_arrow
Resonates in the heart with universal music that weaves love
96Marry MeTrain
Marry MeTrainplay_arrow
A heartwarming yet bittersweet song that vows love
97I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston
I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houstonplay_arrow
A moving ballad that pledges eternal love
98SkyfallAdele
SkyfallAdeleplay_arrow
An emotionally rich and moving ballad
99Wholy HolyAretha Franklin
Wholy HolyAretha Franklinplay_arrow
Aretha belts out a Marvin Gaye song
100We’ve Only Just BegunCarpenters
We've Only Just BegunCarpentersplay_arrow
A moving song that sings of hope for a new life
101Fix YouColdplay
Fix YouColdplayplay_arrow
A healing song that gently stays close to the heart, a light of hope
102FreeDeniece Williams
FreeDeniece Williamsplay_arrow
A beautiful song by Deniece Williams
103Thank YouDido
Thank YouDidoplay_arrow
A heartwarming love ballad that sings of everyday gratitude
104MaxineDonald Fagen
MaxineDonald Fagenplay_arrow
An exquisite love song of melancholic jazz rock
105I Know It’s YouDonny Hathaway
I Know It's YouDonny Hathawayplay_arrow
The musical soul and talent of Donny Hathaway
106Don’t CryGuns N’ Roses
Don't CryGuns N' Rosesplay_arrow
A masterpiece that depicts the loss of love and pain
107AngelinaHIRAM BULLOCK
AngelinaHIRAM BULLOCKplay_arrow
Hiram Bullock’s classic ballad
108GMFJohn Grant
GMFJohn Grantplay_arrow
A gem of a song about self-esteem and emotional expression
109Party DownLittle Beaver
Party DownLittle Beaverplay_arrow
Little Beaver’s mellow soul classic
110Fogo Do SolMarcos Valle
Fogo Do SolMarcos Valleplay_arrow
A Brazilian music, soul-tinged AOR track
111Always Be My BabyMariah Carey
Always Be My BabyMariah Careyplay_arrow
Mariah Carey's heart-wrenching love song
112Feel Like Makin’ LoveMarlena Shaw
Feel Like Makin' LoveMarlena Shawplay_arrow
Marina Shaw’s beautiful love song
113Steal My GirlOne Direction
Steal My GirlOne Directionplay_arrow
Five love songs from five people, captivating the world with love
114Here TodayPaul McCartney
Here TodayPaul McCartneyplay_arrow
Paul’s heartfelt melody dedicated to John
115A Song For The LoversRichard Ashcroft
A Song For The LoversRichard Ashcroftplay_arrow
A song of aching love, waiting at a hotel in the dead of night
116Disney GirlThe Beach Boys
Disney GirlThe Beach Boysplay_arrow
An eternal ballad that evokes summer nostalgia
117The Last RideTodd Rundgren
The Last RideTodd Rundgrenplay_arrow
Todd's soulful blue-eyed soul
118wherever u rUMI, V
wherever u rUMI, Vplay_arrow
A heartwarming song depicting long-distance love
119To Love You MoreCéline Dion
To Love You MoreCéline Dionplay_arrow
Céline Dion’s wistful love song
120My Love Mine All MineMitski
My Love Mine All MineMitskiplay_arrow
A gemlike ballad that sings of the preciousness of love
121Holding Back The YearsSimply Red
Holding Back The YearsSimply Redplay_arrow
Stylish adult ballad masterpiece
122For The Love Of YouThe Isley Brothers
For The Love Of YouThe Isley Brothersplay_arrow
A wistful Isley love ballad
123CarnationThe Jam
CarnationThe Jamplay_arrow
A classic song by The Jam that depicts self-loathing
124LigiaTom Jobim
LigiaTom Jobimplay_arrow
Jobim’s emotive piano-and-vocal performance
125Dyin to LiveOutKast
Dyin to LiveOutKastplay_arrow
A moving song whose soulful vocals stir the heart
126So In LoveCurtis Mayfield
So In LoveCurtis Mayfieldplay_arrow
The gentle singing voice and love of Mayfield
127Love’s HolidayEarth, Wind & Fire
Love's HolidayEarth, Wind & Fireplay_arrow
Seductive vocals are captivating in this love song.