Emotional Western Music Special | Handpicked from All Generations
“Emoi” has now become a mainstream expression in Japan.
We use it as if it’s obvious, but even when you just say “emoi,” it can cover a wide range of feelings.
For example, it can be nostalgic, or delicate and wistful…
This time, we selected Western songs with a focus on various shades of “emoi.”
From the latest hit songs to, in the latter part of the ranking, timeless classics known to those in the know, we’ve picked a broad range.
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Emotional Western Music Special | Picks from All Generations (11–20)
See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa
Sometimes, “emoi” carries a feeling that’s hard to express in other words—a kind of ache in the heart.
For those who want to experience that emotion, I recommend Wiz Khalifa’s classic See You Again ft.
Charlie Puth.
It’s a song about two friends parting with a promise to meet again, and it’s also known as the ending theme for the film Furious 7.
Created in the wake of lead actor Paul Walker’s passing, the track is imbued with a deeply emotional atmosphere.
Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi
Lewis Capaldi is a singer-songwriter who represents Scotland.
With his husky baritone voice and lyrical writing, he became a globally supported artist in the late 2010s.
Among his works, the especially emotional track “Someone You Loved” is particularly renowned.
While it depicts the anguished cries of a man facing heartbreak, I personally believe it deals with the theme of bereavement.
If you’re grieving the loss of someone dear to you, I encourage you to listen along with the Japanese translation.
Sign of the TimesHarry Styles
Harry Styles, a British singer who has many fans in Japan.
Many of you might remember him from his band, One Direction.
His first solo single is Sign of the Times.
Since it topped charts around the world, many people may already know it.
The “time” in the song’s title refers to the time a mother, who has been told she doesn’t have long to live, has to share her feelings with her child.
Knowing that theme before you listen may make the song feel even more emotional.
All Girls Are The SameJuice WRLD
A signature song by Juice WRLD that sings of heartache and loneliness.
The Chicago-born artist lays bare the pain of heartbreak and his distrust of women.
As a flagship of emo rap, the track drew major attention upon its April 2018 release, reaching No.
41 on the Billboard charts.
Its poignant piano melody intertwined with trap beats creates a unique soundscape that resonates with anyone hurt by love.
It struck a chord with younger listeners and has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify.
It’s the perfect track for healing the wounds of a breakup or facing your own emotions.
Lucid DreamsJuice WRLD
A song that candidly portrays the pain of heartbreak catapulted American artist Juice WRLD to stardom.
Known as a landmark of emo rap, the track deftly expresses the complex emotions that follow a breakup.
Its melody, which samples a song by Sting, amplifies the poignancy of the lyrics.
Released in May 2018, the song reached No.
2 on the Billboard chart.
It’s recommended for those seeking to heal from heartbreak or to confront their own emotions.
You’re sure to resonate with the depth of Juice WRLD’s emotional expression.