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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Masterpieces of Western music with tear-jerking lyrics: Heartfelt global message songs (1–10)
Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran
This song, which sings about the wish to be taken to the one you love, naturally draws a lot of attention for its moving lyrics.
It’s also famous as a classic love song and is well known for being used in wedding productions.
Many people have surely been moved by its message.
Just The Way You AreBruno Mars
A song by Bruno Mars, a petite, playful romantic from Hawaii.
The lyrics themselves are classic to the point of being cheesy, but when carried by Bruno Mars’s voice, they overflow with a different kind of charm.
His husky, clear, soaring vocals make it sound like a straightforward, sincere love for his partner.
See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa
This is a gem of a ballad infused with feelings of friendship that pierce the heart.
The moving collaboration by American rapper Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth beautifully sings of the sorrow of losing someone close and the hope of reunion.
Created in March 2015 as the theme song for the film Furious 7, it also serves as a tribute to the late Paul Walker.
The song set an astonishing record by topping the Billboard Hot 100 for 12 consecutive weeks, bringing tears to people around the world.
It’s especially recommended for those who have experienced parting from someone dear, or who wish to reaffirm the bonds with family and friends.
I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys
It was released as the lead single from the 2001 album Millennium.
The song is by the five-member American pop idol group Backstreet Boys.
While they had been popular in Europe, this track became the catalyst that ignited their popularity in their home country.
It’s a quintessential pop song of the ’90s that wistfully portrays the misunderstandings caused by differences in how men and women think.
You & IJohn Legend
A tastefully crafted song suffused with sorrow and wistfulness naturally brings tears to your eyes.
It’s a deeply moving, cry-your-heart-out track by John Legend, where the grand message and high-level vocal approach truly shine.
Since it’s in English, be sure to pay attention to the lyrics and look them up.