Tear-jerking, moving songs in Western music

Til I DieThe Beach Boys

The Beach Boys – ‘Til I Die

Brian Wilson, the central figure of the Beach Boys and one of the great rock legends.

This is a short ballad from the period when he had hit a creative dead end and, struggling with drug addiction, was forced to step away from the scene for a long time.

Its beautiful, sorrowful melody powerfully conveys the pathos of a person who has hit rock bottom.

Tears can be so softChristine&the Queens

Christine and the Queens – Tears can be so soft (Official Music Video)

An emotionally moving track where wistful strings and a crystalline vocal seep into the heart.

The delicate lyrics convey deep longing and a sense of loss for loved ones.

It carries a resonant message that shedding tears can bring healing and release.

Scheduled for inclusion on the album “PARANOÏA, ANGELS, TRUE LOVE,” set for release in June 2023, the piece was created with inspiration from Marvin Gaye’s music.

It’s a song I especially recommend to those who have lost someone dear or who struggle to express their emotions openly.

It may become an opportunity to face yourself through tears.

Candle In The WindElton John

Candle In The Wind (Live In Australia)

This is a number released in 1974 as a song dedicated to Norma Jean—Marilyn Monroe.

It was also released as a single in 1997 to commemorate the late Princess Diana, who died unexpectedly, bringing the song back into the spotlight.

Elton John’s distinctive world, reminiscent of “Your Song,” resonates captivatingly.

HallelujahJeff Buckley

Jeff Buckley – Hallelujah (Official Video – Live at Bearsville)

It’s a work by the Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, but it’s a classic that has been sung by many different artists.

Owing in part to its use in foreign TV dramas, Jeff Buckley’s version is probably the one most widely known to the general public.

ImagineJohn Lennon

John Lennon – Imagine HD

John Lennon has many other famous songs, but “Imagine” is one that has even been voted No.

1 on the official website.

When you’re feeling down or hitting a wall, imagination is essential for starting something new.

It’s a classic that heals the heart and still resonates in the hearts of many people today.

Fingers CrossedLauren Spencer Smith

Lauren Spencer Smith – Fingers Crossed

A candid portrayal of heartbreak’s pain, this moving ballad strikes straight at the heart.

The sweet, aching vocal reaches deep into the listener’s soul.

It quickly captured people’s hearts on TikTok and topped the charts in Ireland and Norway.

Released in January 2022, it was reportedly produced at home using a laptop.

The way it cleverly conveys the emptiness of love’s promises through the expression “crossing fingers” is especially striking.

Anyone who’s felt the sting and frustration of a breakup will surely relate.

Why not let yourself cry it all out once in a while and give your heart a detox?

Stairway To HeavenLed Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin – Stairway To Heaven (HQ)

Known in Japan by the title “Stairway to Heaven,” this is a classic of ’70s rock.

It’s a masterful performance that condenses the era’s appeal: Robert Plant’s dramatic, soaring vocals, the poignant guitar lines in the intro, and the solo section that deftly switches between six- and twelve-string guitars.