Moving Western songs: classic and popular tracks among the world’s most emotional songs.
Unlike Japanese music, one of the advantages of Western music is that you can be moved by the mood of the melody even if you don’t know the lyrics.
This time, I’ve selected Western songs that are especially moving.
In the first half, I’ve prioritized commercially successful works and well-known tracks.
In the second half, I’ve gathered truly moving Western masterpieces, regardless of their popularity or commercial scale.
If you’re well-versed in Western music, you’ll likely encounter masterpieces you haven’t heard before in the latter half—so be sure to check them out!
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Moving Western songs: masterworks and popular picks among the world’s most emotional songs (31–40)
Let Her GoPassenger
A song from Passenger, the singer-songwriter from England.
It’s a masterpiece that poignantly sings about the bittersweet realization of what matters only after it’s gone—an experience many of us have had.
Regret comes too late; there are so many things we shouldn’t wait to lose to appreciate.
I’m sure many people can relate.
You Belong With MeTaylor Swift
It’s a cute story about a not-so-cool female protagonist who falls in love with a popular boy at school.
While working hard so she won’t lose to the cool girls, the positive feeling of ‘You and I are a perfect match!’ brightens up this girl with an unrequited crush.
I’m YoursJason Mraz
The soothing sound of the acoustic guitar seems to seep into a slightly wistful heart at summer’s end.
This song by singer-songwriter Jason Mraz features a light, reggae-tinged groove that naturally loosens you up just by listening.
The lyrics depict a defenseless, boundless love that casts off hesitation and speaks straight from the heart.
That honest emotion curiously matches a scene of getting sentimental by the seaside at dusk.
Included on the 2008 album “We Sing.
We Dance.
We Steal Things.,” the track set a record by staying on the U.S.
charts for 76 weeks.
Also beloved as a theme song for a Kirin Beer commercial, it’s a classic you’ll want to play when you’re in the mood to reminisce about summer.
Lightning BoltJake Bugg
“Lightning Bolt” is a fascinating track by UK artist Jake Bugg that at times sounds like folk, country, and even indie rock.
He’s a rising singer whose hard-boiled vibe is all the more striking given his youth.
I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith
It’s a single by Aerosmith released in September 1998.
It was used as the theme song for the film Armageddon, which starred Steven Tyler’s daughter, Liv Tyler.
It was also featured in a Nissan Elgrand commercial.