Classic Western songs with tear-jerking lyrics. Heartfelt message songs from around the world.
With Western music, it’s easy to imagine the lyrics’ content just from the melody, but when you look up the meaning, you often find a world far deeper than you expected.
This time, we’ve gathered songs with lyrics that are especially moving.
Looking for translated versions is fine, but it’s also recommended to decode them yourself with a dictionary in hand—it deepens your understanding.
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Classic Western songs with tear-jerking lyrics: Heartfelt message songs from around the world (21–30)
What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction
A boy band that is gaining recognition overseas as part of the post-Beatles tradition.
They sing, “Let me show you what I’m seeing—how beautiful it is.” It’s a warm and wonderful love song.
Just listening to it will likely soothe many hearts and leave a deep impression.
Because the NightPatti Smith
Patti Smith, the female singer who represents New York punk.
Written by Bruce Springsteen, this song was included on her 1978 album Easter and also became a hit single.
Its poetic lyrics, depicting a night between lovers, come rushing in alongside her powerful vocals that somehow convey the fervor of love—making it a true classic.
Timeless Western songs with moving lyrics: global message songs that touch the heart (31–40)
I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston
However, in 1992 it was covered by American singer-songwriter Whitney Houston and became a massive hit.
Originally, it was a country music song written and composed by Dolly Parton.
Along with the film The Bodyguard, in which Houston starred, it sparked a worldwide craze.
The lyrics are deeply moving.
Angels CryMariah Carey
A gem-like R&B ballad imbued with a heartfelt desire to mend a relationship on the brink of breaking.
Featured on the 2009 album “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel,” a duet version with singer-songwriter Ne-Yo was released in January 2010.
Riding on luminous strings and resonant piano, Mariah Carey’s vocals are showcased to the fullest.
The longing to restore a bond with a loved one is woven through delicate harmonies, evoking a beauty like an angel shedding tears.
It’s a song to listen to when you feel uncertain about your relationship, or when you want to reflect on the bond you share with someone you love.
El Derecho de Vivir en PazVictor Jara
Known in Japan under the title “The Right to Live in Peace,” this song is a signature work by Chilean singer-songwriter Victor Jara.
He was arrested during the military coup in Chile in 1973 and executed at the young age of 40.
Yet this song, imbued with a powerful plea for peace, has become a standard sung around the world, and in Japan it has been covered by artists such as Soul Flower Union and Shibusa Shirazu.
HonestyBilly Joel
A Billy Joel song.
Included on the album 52nd Street (1978) and released in 1979 as the third single from the album.
It wasn’t a major hit in the United States, but it is one of his most popular songs in Japan.
It opens with a striking piano intro and sings about both the difficulty and the importance of being honest.
Born This WayLady Gaga
Lady Gaga has now become a global pop icon.
While her eccentric fashion often grabs the spotlight, she has long supported minorities such as the LGBT community and people experiencing homelessness, and has been active in anti-bullying efforts.
The lyrics of this worldwide hit also reflect her trademark message: embracing diversity and living true to oneself.