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.

If you’d like to discover unexpectedly high-quality Western music, please take your time and read to the end.

Playlist

Emotional Western Music Special \| Handpicked from All Generations
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	1-800-273-8255 ft. Alessia Cara, KhalidLogic		A hip-hop song themed around suicide prevention
2	Easy On MeAdele		Adele’s heartbreak song “Easy On Me” is moving.
3	Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Mars		A moving ballad singing of love on the eve of the world’s end, winning support across generations
4	drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo		A moving coming-of-age song that portrays the pain of heartbreak.
5	One LifeEd Sheeran		Classic proposal songs, emo love songs
6	Stay With MeSam Smith		Sam Smith’s emotional classic “Stay With Me”
7	Better DaysDermot Kennedy		A song of hope to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic
8	See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa		The iconic song 'See You Again' that gives you all the feels
9	GhostJustin Bieber		A song that sings of longing for someone who has passed away
10	Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi		Introduce a moving song that sings about the pain of heartbreak.
11	All Girls Are The SameJuice WRLD		An emotional song that sings about the pain of heartbreak
12	Sign of the TimesHarry Styles		Harry Styles’ signature songs and his feelings for his mother
13	Somebody ElseThe 1975		A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the struggle toward a new love
14	WILDFLOWERBillie Eilish		Billie Eilish’s heart-wrenching breakup song
15	When I Was Your ManBruno Mars		A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart
16	Lucid DreamsJuice WRLD		Juice WRLD’s masterpiece that depicts the pain of heartbreak
17	Sad ForeverLauren Spencer Smith		A moving work that sings of the inner struggle of facing oneself
18	You Are EverythingThe stylistics		Introducing classic hits of Philly soul
19	I Love U in MePrince		Prince's masterpiece, singing of deep love
20	CompanyRickie Lee Jones		Rikki Lee Jones’s Song of the Heart
21	PhotographEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s long-distance love anthem resonates with the heart.
22	As It WasHarry Styles		Harry Styles’s poignant classic “As It Was”
23	Until I Found YouStephen Sanchez		Sánchez, a next-generation artist popular on TikTok
24	Here With Med4vd		A heartwarming love song is creating a huge buzz
25	Green LightLorde		A green light that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the hope of moving forward
26	Dog Days Are OverFlorence & The Machine		An inspiring song that turns the end of summer into hope
27	Surfer GirlThe Beach Boys		A Beach Boys classic that colors the end of summer
28	BlackbirdThe Beatles		An iconic song of the Civil Rights Movement and a beacon of hope for Black women.
29	ImaginationShawn Mendes		Shawn Mendes’s bittersweet unrequited love song
30	Fast CarTracy Chapman		The wistful feelings and hopes of a dreamer
31	GreyWhy Don’t We		The hues of love resounding at summer’s end
32	Take ControlTasha Mac		A song of courage to carve out my own future
33	SorryTyler Royale		Tyler Royal’s wistful farewell song
34	Lover, You Should’ve Come OverJeff Buckley		A beautiful ballad of young Buckley’s regret and love
35	Chasing CarsSnow Patrol		A pure love song by Snow Patrol
36	Hold My HandLady Gaga		Lady Gaga's movie theme song becomes a big hit
37	Thank You For The PatienceOld Flame		A Post-Hardcore Song of Gratitude
38	I’m YoursJason Mraz		A love song carried by the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar
39	Needle And The Damage DoneNeil Young		A lament for a friend consumed by drugs, resonating with deep emotion
40	In My LifeThe Beatles		Melodies of remembrance, beautiful music that resonates in the heart
41	Glimpse of UsJoji		Joji’s classic “Glimpse of Us”: a heart that longs for his ex-girlfriend
42	What The Helljxdn		Trending for its emotive pop-punk track born on TikTok
43	Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis		Oasis’s classic anthem, a message of hope and solidarity
44	Let’s Stay TogetherAl Green		Al Green’s classic: Love and Sorrow
45	WonderwallOasis		A masterpiece whose Oasis classic resonates with the heart
46	EverlongFoo Fighters		The Moving Masterpiece by Foo Fighters
47	Pink + WhiteFrank Ocean		Frank Ocean, an innovative R&B artist
48	Have You Never Been MellowOlivia Newton-John		A smash hit song by a British singer
49	Head In The Ceiling FanTitle Fight		An emotionally expressive rock band unfolding a unique musical world
50	Sad Song ft. Elena CoatsWe The Kings		A pop-punk band from Florida
51	Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO		The classic song “Hard to Say,” which sings of the pain of heartbreak.
52	I Hate Everything About YouThree Days Grace		A rock band from Canada unleashes their emotions
53	I’m Not In Love10cc		A classic song that sings of the heartrending feelings of a man who has fallen in love
54	The Quiet Things That No One Ever KnowsBrand New		Brand New, pioneers of emo rock
55	Rapid Hope LossDashboard Confessional		Pioneers of emo rock, music that resonates with the heart
56	SarcasmGet Scared		The captivating music of Get Scared
57	StayMayday Parade		The captivating music of Mayday Parade
58	Little TalksOf Monsters and Men		Of Monsters, the allure of indie music from Scandinavia
59	My HeroineSilverstein		An emo band from Canada, emotionally rich music
60	MonsterSkillet		The pioneering Christian metal band Skillet
61	Face DownThe Red Jumpsuit Apparatus		Formed in 2003 in the U.S. state of Florida, ...
62	ShiversEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s masterpiece that captures the exhilaration of love
63	Love The Way You Lie ft. RihannaEminem		A shocking song that portrays a violent romance
64	Castle on the HillEd Sheeran		A story of Ed Sheeran’s youth and love for his hometown
65	Beggin For ThreadBANKS		A song that sings about emotional turmoil and self-acceptance
66	This Is The WayLogic		Logic’s life and passion for music
67	Better AloneBenson Boone		Ballad singer Benson Boone is popular.
68	For All We KnowDonny Hathaway		Danny Hathaway's masterpieces and appeal
69	Calling YouJevetta Steele		The famous song from the film “Bagdad Café,” a deep love song
70	Novum VetusSunny Day Real Estate		A leading 90s emo band releases its first new song in a decade.
71	Happier Than EverBillie Eilish		Billie Eilish’s “Happier Than Ever”
72	It’ll Be OkayShawn Mendes		Shawn Mendes’s poignant love song