Tear-jerking, moving songs in Western music

Last NightMorgan Wallen

Morgan Wallen – Last Night (One Record At A Time Sessions)

It’s a heartfelt ballad that sings of bittersweet memories of love.

Morgan Wallen’s signature raspy voice has a pull that captivates listeners.

The song portrays complex emotions—still needing the other person even after a heated argument under the influence of alcohol—resonating with many people.

It’s included on the album One Thing At A Time, released in March 2023.

This ambitious work features 36 tracks that showcase Wallen’s wide-ranging influences, from country and rock to hip-hop.

Loved by many, it’s a song that offers comfort to those suffering from heartbreak or struggling with complicated relationships.

THE LONELIESTMåneskin

Måneskin – THE LONELIEST (Official Video)

A gem of a ballad by the Italian rock band Måneskin that poignantly sings of the pain of parting from a loved one.

Damiano’s sweet, aching vocals resonate deep within the heart.

Released on October 7, 2022, this work beautifully depicts lost love and moves listeners to the core.

It’s a warm song that offers comfort to those who have lost someone dear or are trying to overcome a heartfelt farewell.

How about listening to it on a night when you want to look back on memories with someone you love?

When I Get ThereP!nk

P!NK – When I Get There (Lyric Video)

P!NK’s song about her late father features moving lyrics and a husky, resonant vocal that truly hits home.

Released in February 2023 as an emotional piece, it’s included on the album TRUSTFALL.

Letting tears flow while recalling happy days with a father can be a kind of emotional detox.

Imagining him in heaven, the song conveys the strength to overcome the grief of losing a loved one.

It’s a track I especially recommend to those who have lost someone dear or who want to reaffirm their gratitude for family.

Everybody HurtsR.E.M.

R. E. M. – Everybody Hurts (Live at Glastonbury 2003) HQ

They say that whenever overseas web media put together features on sad songs, this track—Everybody Hurts—always makes the list.

It’s included on the hit album Automatic for the People, which also won a Grammy.

While the album as a whole carries a heavy tone, this song has a gentle quality that quietly envelops the listener.

OceansSeafret

Seafret – Oceans

This song resonates in the heart like a deep ocean, capturing the poignant ache of longing for a distant lover.

Seafret’s vocalist, Jack, delivers a clear, airy voice that washes over you like waves, ebbing and flowing with emotion.

The lyrics liken the distance between two lovers to the “sea,” leaving a profound impression on the listener.

Released in January 2016, the track garnered attention as a follow-up to their debut EP, “Give Me Something.” It’s a song we especially recommend to those in long-distance relationships or anyone who has experienced parting from someone dear.

It gently embraces the feelings that lie deep within your heart.