So emotional it makes my heart tremble! Tear-jerking classic love songs in Western music

10,000 HoursDan + Shay, Justin Bieber

Dan + Shay, Justin Bieber – 10,000 Hours (Official Music Video)

This is a song born from a miraculous collaboration that crosses the boundaries between country and pop! It’s a luxurious joint work by the talented Nashville duo Dan + Shay and global pop star Justin Bieber, released in October 2019.

The anecdote that it came out just four days after Justin’s wedding further heightens its romantic mood.

The song expresses steadfast love—the desire to know every corner of a loved one’s heart, even if it takes ten thousand hours.

Listening to the warm acoustic tones and the gentle harmonies of the three voices blending together, you can’t help but feel your heart warmed and be moved to tears.

It’s truly a tear-jerking masterpiece that resonates with everyone who holds someone dear.

I Like Me BetterLauv

Lauv – I Like Me Better [Official Video]

Singer-songwriter Lauv, who has been captivating fans as a rising star in indie pop.

The song born from his experience of moving to New York and falling in love became a worldwide hit.

It portrays a pure, straightforward feeling—how being with someone can make you like yourself more—which has resonated with many listeners.

Alongside its heartwarming theme, the track’s unique sound featuring processed vocals and a pleasantly groovy beat makes emotions swell.

Released in May 2017, it peaked at No.

27 on the U.S.

charts and was also featured in the trailer for the Netflix film “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.” It’s the perfect song for when you want to relive that thrilling, heart-trembling moment when love begins.

Sucker for YouMatt Terry

Matt Terry – Sucker for You (Official Video)

Singer-songwriter Matt Terry, who boasts a dazzling career as the winner of the UK’s hit talent show The X Factor.

This track was released in October 2017 ahead of his debut album, Trouble.

Its theme is the painfully raw emotion of recognizing that the other person has issues yet still loving them so deeply that you can’t walk away—almost like admitting you’re a “loser” in love.

Despite its buoyant, catchy melody, the world it depicts is filled with aching sadness, and that contrast grips the listener’s heart.

The song has been noted for its kinship with the stylistic sensibilities of artists like Charlie Puth.

If you’re tormented by an irresistible love and can’t sort out your feelings, listening to this on a restless night will surely keep you company.

All of MeJohn Legend

John Legend – All of Me (Official Video)

The ultimate love ballad that sings of unconditional love for a cherished partner continues to move the hearts of many.

This song, dedicated by American artist John Legend to his now wife Chrissy Teigen, portrays a deep affection that cherishes even a partner’s perfect imperfections.

Set to a simple piano melody, the lyrics express an ideal form of love in which two people fully accept each other, stirring listeners’ emotions.

Released as a single in August 2013, it became a massive hit, reaching No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 the following year.

Beloved by couples around the world, it remains a go-to song to enrich special moments with loved ones, such as weddings and anniversaries.

With YouChris Brown

Chris Brown – With You (Official HD Video)

This R&B ballad, gently resonating with the sound of an acoustic guitar, breathes with the deep expression of love that American artist Chris Brown poured into it.

The melody opens with a warm, intimate call, tenderly enveloping his powerful feelings and devotion to his lover.

Its pure expression of love that transcends material values, together with vocals that reveal glimmers of hope amid bittersweet emotion, deeply moved many listeners.

Released in December 2007 from the album “Exclusive,” the song reached No.

2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and claimed the No.

1 spot in New Zealand, resonating with audiences around the world.

It’s a track perfect for quiet moments with someone special or for times when you want to calm your heart.

ImaginationShawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes – Imagination (Official Audio)

Shawn Mendes, the Canadian singer-songwriter who’s won popularity with his sweet looks and catchy musical style.

This is a hidden gem included on the deluxe edition of his debut album, Handwritten, which drew attention when he was 16.

The song revolves around an achingly sad unrequited love: being unable to confess your feelings to the person you like and becoming their lover only in your imagination.

His crystalline vocals and the gentle tones of the acoustic guitar portray the protagonist’s pure, single-minded feelings, tightening your chest.

Released in April 2015, this emotional track is one you’ll want to hear if you’re holding onto a love you know will never come true.

Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding

Ellie Goulding – Love Me Like You Do (Official Video)

This song by British singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding is famous as part of the soundtrack for the film Fifty Shades of Grey, which portrays a passionate and complicated relationship.

Set to a sweeping melody, it sings of uncontrollable emotions that intensify with every touch and the resolve to step together into the unknown.

Many listeners will be moved by the protagonist’s willingness to surrender completely to the other person, declaring their presence to be a sacred light.

Released in January 2015, the track spent four consecutive weeks at number one on the UK charts and was later included on the album Delirium.

If you listen to it when you want to reaffirm the blazing love you feel for your partner, it just might deepen the bond between you.