Classic Western songs with tear-jerking lyrics. Heartfelt message songs from around the world.
With Western songs, we tend to imagine the lyrics’ content based solely on the melody, but when you look up the meaning, you often find a world view far deeper than you expected.
This time, we’ve gathered songs with especially tear-jerking lyrics from among such Western music.
Looking for translated versions is fine, but it’s also recommended to decode them yourself with a dictionary in hand—your understanding will deepen.
- [Masterpiece] Tear-jerking Western songs. The tears won’t stop… truly sad songs [2026]
- Western songs used in commercials — tear-jerking classics and popular tracks
- [Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul
- Tear-jerking, moving songs in Western music
- Tear-jerking Western songs: recommended classics and popular tracks
- [A moving friendship song] For dear friends and best friends. Songs of friendship that make you feel the bond.
- The lyrics are profoundly good. The more you listen, the more it sinks in. Masterpieces of Japanese music, recommended popular songs.
- [A Cheer for Myself] A pep song dedicated to you who are doing your very best
- [2026] Moving, Heartfelt Western Music: Timeless Classics and Popular Hits
- [Just the Lyrics Make Me Cry] Tear-Jerking Songs That Touch the Heart
- [Classic and Contemporary Hits] Emotionally Stirring, Heart-Touching Songs
- A Collection of Heart-Touching Western Ballads — From Classics to the Newest Hits
- [Western Films] Moving Movie Theme Songs: A Compilation of Tear-Jerking Theme Tracks
Timeless Western songs with moving lyrics: global message songs that touch the heart (31–40)
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.
How Do I Say GoodbyeDean Lewis
A moving song that portrays the pain of parting with a loved one.
Written by Dean Lewis for his father, it was released in August 2022 and is included on the album The Hardest Love.
The lyrics capture the confusion of facing a sudden farewell and the memories shared with someone precious.
Many listeners will relate to the words that convey love for family and the anxiety of possibly losing them.
It’s a perfect song for those who have experienced saying goodbye to someone they love, or who want to cherish the time they have with the important people in their lives.
It’s a song that, while evoking the fragility of life, teaches the importance of living in the present.
Seasons of LoveIdina Menzel, Rent Cast
Values are one of the things that vary greatly from person to person.
But what happens if we try looking at the world through the lens of love? This song is the theme of the musical RENT.
RENT incorporates a wide range of musical genres, with no two songs alike.
Seasons of Love is gospel.
The melody is catchy and pop, so once you hear it, it’s hard to forget.
ChiquititaABBA
“Chiquitita” is a girl’s name, and the lyrics are about a best friend encouraging her.
It’s a song by ABBA released in January 1979.
It really touches the heart when you listen to it at times when a friend seems a bit down, but when you yourself are feeling depressed, unmotivated for no particular reason, or have experienced something sad that you can’t tell anyone about, it can truly make you cry…
On lâche rienHK & Les Saltimbanks
Ashkha & Les Saltimbanks is a fusion band formed by Algerian immigrants in France.
The song that catapulted them to fame is this number titled “Don’t Give Up!” The band often performs message songs criticizing politics and social conditions.
As a modern protest song, this track has videos on YouTube with translated lyrics in various languages from around the world.