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 based solely on the mood of the song, but once you look up the meaning, you’ll often find a world far deeper than you expected.
This time, I’ve gathered songs with lyrics that are especially moving.
Looking for translated versions is fine, but I also recommend decoding them yourself with a dictionary in hand—it deepens your understanding.
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Classic Western songs with tear-jerking lyrics: Heart-touching message songs from around the world (41–50)
emails i can’t sendSabrina Carpenter
Haven’t we all had experiences of carrying secret feelings in our hearts—things we want to say but can’t? “emails i can’t send,” sung by American artist Sabrina Carpenter, is a song that lays bare painfully honest truths, encapsulated in those very messages that were never sent.
Set to a quiet piano melody, it unfolds raw, deeply personal cries of the heart: tangled emotions toward family, the sting of betrayal, and more.
The lyrics feel like the very words buried deep inside have been turned straight into melody, tightening your chest as you listen.
For anyone holding feelings they can’t put into words, this song may become something special—a piece that speaks on your behalf and lets the tears fall, gently.
Wish You The BestLewis Capaldi
A bittersweet yet heartwarming masterpiece of a breakup song.
I can’t help but be impressed by Lewis Capaldi’s commitment to pouring such profound feelings into his lyrics, a testament to his brilliant talent.
Within its aching yet beautiful melody, the complex emotions toward an ex are artfully portrayed, making it a track that deeply resonates with anyone who’s experienced heartbreak.
Released in May 2023, this song is included on the album “Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent.” I highly recommend listening when reflecting on a past romance or after parting ways with someone important.
It may help you confront the true feelings deep within your heart.
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.