Tear-jerking motivational songs in Western music

FlumeBon Iver

Bon Iver – Flume

A track by the American indie folk band Bon Iver.

It was written in a log cabin in Wisconsin where they stayed for three months.

Released in 2007, it became a hit worldwide and is included on their debut album, For Emma, Forever Ago, which earned platinum certification in two countries.

Liquor Store BluesBruno Mars ft. Damian Marley

Bruno Mars – Liquor Store Blues (feat. Damian Marley) (Official Music Video)

A track that sings about pain, sorrow, confusion, and hope for tomorrow.

It’s a collaboration between American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars and Jamaican artist Damian Marley.

Released in 2010, it reached No.

5 on the U.S.

charts.

22Lily Allen

Lily Allen | 22 (Official Video)

A track released in 2009 by the British artist Lily Allen.

It’s about a 30-year-old woman who’s past her prime.

The track was a hit worldwide and was used in works such as the Brazilian soap opera Viver a Vida.

Crazy Crazy NightsKISS

Kiss-Crazy Crazy Nights

KISS’s classic anthem “Crazy Crazy Nights.” It’s a song that lifts you up with straightforward, unpretentious words.

You can enjoy both KISS’s powerful vocals and their top-tier musicianship in this one track.

The lyrics are so positive you might think they belong to an anime protagonist, so it could be worth checking them out.

You’ll be moved by both the melody and the lyrics! It’s a highly recommended song not just for tough times, but also when you want to push yourself.

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There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)Billy Ocean

Billy Ocean – There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) (Official Video)

A track released in 1986 by Billy Ocean, a British artist active since 1969.

It reached No.

1 on the charts in the United States and Canada.

It’s a soul track with R&B elements and has been covered by artists such as Graham Blvd.

Seven Nation ArmyThe White Stripes

The White Stripes – Seven Nation Army (Official Music Video)

A powerful rock anthem from the American rock duo The White Stripes, who captivated the world with fierce guitar riffs and overwhelming presence.

Born from the Detroit-based band, this rebellious track portrays the indomitable spirit of a protagonist who refuses to be controlled and stands firm in their own will.

Released in February 2003, it opens the album Elephant and won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song.

It made a huge impact on the global music scene and has been featured widely across media—from sports events and commercials to the film G.I.

Joe: Retaliation.

It’s recommended listening when you hit a wall in daily life or want to boost your motivation.

The song’s strength and energy are sure to give you new courage.

Stop Your CryingSpiritualized

Spiritualized – Stop Your Crying (Official Music Video)

There have been countless songs, both Japanese and Western, throughout the ages that carry the message “don’t cry.” But among them, I personally think this song is the best.

If you want to encourage someone who’s crying, this song is probably the most fitting choice.