“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 | Selections Across All Generations (1–10)
1-800-273-8255 ft. Alessia Cara, KhalidLogic
A signature work by Logic that expresses the heavy theme of suicide prevention through the medium of hip-hop.
Hailing from the United States, he rediscovered the power of music through interactions with his fans and created this piece.
The song skillfully portrays a shift in emotions from despair to hope.
Released in April 2017, it reached No.
3 on the Billboard charts.
It also had a significant social impact, including a 27% increase in calls to the suicide prevention hotline.
It’s a track I hope will be heard by those who feel life is hard, and by anyone who knows someone who might feel that way.
Easy On MeAdele
Songs that artists create based on their own experiences are packed with emotion and really strike a chord, don’t they? For anyone looking for such real-life songs, I recommend Easy On Me.
It’s a heartbreak song that portrays the feelings of a woman who chooses to part ways with the one she loves.
The song is performed by the British singer-songwriter Adele, and it’s said to be inspired by her own experience with divorce.
The black-and-white music video is also deeply emotional, so be sure to watch it together with the song.
GhostJustin Bieber
Perhaps everyone has someone they miss who has passed away.
Ghost is a song that expresses the feeling of longing for those who are no longer with us.
The track is by none other than global superstar Justin Bieber.
Even if you don’t usually listen to his music, you may find yourself relating to these lyrics.
By the way, it’s said that Justin wrote the lyrics while thinking of his late grandfather.
When you listen to this song, I hope you pay special attention to the words.
Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Mars
A moving ballad has become a reality through a dream collaboration between Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars.
Released in August 2024, the song expresses a powerful desire to spend one’s final moments with a loved one at the end of the world.
Blending a retro vibe with modern sensibilities, it has garnered support across generations.
Featured as the theme song for the film “Eternal Love,” it topped the Billboard Hot 100 and has received high acclaim, including a Grammy nomination.
Its heartfelt lyrics and beautiful harmonies make it perfect for times when you want to feel the bond with someone special.
One LifeEd Sheeran
When we think of “emo” songs, we tend to imagine only sad or heart-wrenching ones, but there are some happy tracks too.
One of them is ‘One Life,’ sung by global superstar Ed Sheeran.
This love song portrays the feelings of a man proposing to his partner and was written for the film Yesterday.
It’s now widely loved as a go-to BGM for proposals.
Even the title ‘One Life’ for a proposal-themed song is overflowing with emotion, isn’t it?