Recommended Western music for college students: world classics and popular songs

Adore YouMiley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus – Adore You (Official Video)

This is a slightly mature love song released in 2013 by American singer Miley Cyrus.

The lyrics straightforwardly express “I like you, I love you.” Miley’s sexy music video is also a must-see.

To Be With YouMr. BIG

Mr. Big – To Be With You 4K Video

This song is a 1991 track that made Mr.

Big a huge hit.

It’s a love song with sweet vocals and a sentimental chorus that sticks in your head.

It’s like approaching and encouraging a girl who’s feeling down after being dumped—saying, “Hey, I’m here for you.” It’s the kind of situation many girls might want to experience.

Little ThingsOne Direction

One Direction – Little Things

This song by the five-member group One Direction, who sadly went on hiatus in 2016, was written by Ed Sheeran.

It’s a straightforward love song with a message along the lines of “I love you just the way you are,” so direct it’s almost embarrassing.

We Found LoveRihanna

Rihanna – We Found Love ft. Calvin Harris

Despite sounding bright, this song actually doesn’t have a happy ending.

The lyrics are bittersweet, yet relatable once you understand them.

It portrays a girl who becomes so consumed by love that she loses sight of everything around her.

Still, it makes you think you might want to experience this kind of addictive love, too (lol).

We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

This song by the global songstress Taylor was also the theme song for Terrace House.

It’s about a boyfriend who’s always quick to break up.

She’s fed up with him and sings about her resolve to never get back together.

College students might relate to it…