Tear-jerking, moving songs in Western music

Bohemian RhapsodyQueen

Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody (Official Video Remastered)

This is a track that resonates like a grand, roughly six-minute tale, as if you’re watching a single film.

Created by Queen, the song’s structure is breathtaking as it whirls from a beautiful ballad to opera and then into fierce rock.

Yet behind its dramatic sound lies the anguished cry of a protagonist who regrets his sins and struggles against fate, tightening your chest with sorrow.

Released ahead of the landmark album A Night at the Opera in October 1975, it’s also known for its memorable use in the film Wayne’s World.

When you’re crushed by inescapable loneliness or despair, surrendering yourself to this vast sonic world will let emotions well up from the depths of your heart.

My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion

Céline Dion – My Heart Will Go On (from the 2007 DVD “Live In Las Vegas – A New Day…”)

Included on the 1997 album “Let’s Talk About Love.” Featured in the film “Titanic,” released the same year.

Born in 1968.

A musician from Canada.

The exquisitely beautiful melody, carried by a slow-tempo rhythm, becomes unbearably and cruelly beautiful when you consider the film’s tragic nature, and it brings tears to your eyes.

Lover, You Should’ve Come OverJeff Buckley

Jeff Buckley – Lover, You Should’ve Come Over (Official Video)

This is an achingly beautiful soul ballad left behind by the legendary American singer Jeff Buckley, who died far too young at 30.

It sings of the helpless regret and burning longing after a breakup.

If you’ve ever let go of someone precious because of youthful mistakes, you’ll likely find this song deeply relatable.

Wishing “I wanted you to come see me,” only to realize it’s too late—those feelings with nowhere to go are truly painful.

The track appears on the classic album Grace and was also featured in the drama FlashForward.

Even decades after its August 1994 release, it continues to move hearts.

On a quiet night when you want to be alone with your thoughts, you might let yourself sink into this heavenly voice.

WonderwallOasis

Oasis – Wonderwall (Official Video)

It’s a song by the British rock band Oasis that captures a faint hope and a sense of loneliness—the feeling that someone might come to save you.

Sung over an acoustic backdrop, it conveys a heartfelt plea for a “wonder wall” of sorts, a presence that could rescue the singer.

The protagonist’s yearning for help from someone dear, even while burdened by anxiety and solitude, is something many can relate to.

Featured on the classic 1995 album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? and released as a single the same year, the song’s music video won a BRIT Award in 1996.

When you’re a bit worn out by life or facing a vague unease at night, listening to this track might let its warmth seep into your heart and give you the courage to lean on someone.

I’m With YouAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – I’m With You (Official Video)

Included on the 2002 album “Let Go.” Born in 1984.

A singer-songwriter from Canada.

The harmony between the acoustic guitar tones that flow throughout the track and the powerful rock sound that intersects with them is beautiful, and her soulful vocals riding on top sink into your heart and bring you to tears.