[2026] Moving Western songs that touch the heart: A roundup of recommended classics

NumbLinkin Park

Numb (Official Music Video) [4K UPGRADE] – Linkin Park

Now that Chester has taken his own life, we can never hear this singing voice again.

Praying for Chester’s soul, and wanting to live with a strong sense of self like in this song—this is a masterpiece by Linkin Park.

Please pay close attention to the meaning of the lyrics.

BAD FEELINGSBLÜ EYES

BLÜ EYES – BAD FEELINGS (Official Music Video)

This song by American singer-songwriter Blue Eyes portrays the pressure to “stay positive” and the inner conflict of resisting it.

She gained attention on TikTok and is known for her self-produced style that lays bare her emotions.

Anyone who’s felt the frustration of wanting to simply be sad when they’re sad—only to find even that is painful—will recognize the feeling all too well.

If forcing yourself to be upbeat only drags you down, being honest with your emotions, as in this track, might make your heart feel a little lighter.

Released in August 2025, this work follows her album “The Last Songs I’ll Write About You.” There’s even an anecdote that she agonized over just two words in the lyrics during production, a testament to her sincerity.

Let Her GoPassenger

Passenger | Let Her Go (Official Video)

Performing under the name Passenger, Mike Rosenberg is a British singer-songwriter and an indie pop and folk rock singer.

This song is a single from his third album, “All The Little Lights,” and became a hit around the world, including in several European countries such as Austria, Belgium, Denmark, and Germany.

ChandelierSia

Sia – Chandelier (Official Video)

This song is said to have been written based on Sia’s experience battling drug addiction.

Above all, it’s Sia’s vocals.

Sia is also famous for never revealing her face, even in live performances, and in live footage of this song you can see her hiding her face with a wig.

Chasing CarsSnow Patrol

Snow Patrol – Chasing Cars (Official Video)

The song released in 2006 by the Scottish rock band Snow Patrol is a gem of a love song that celebrates the depth and purity of love.

Its simple melody and heartfelt lyrics captured the hearts of many.

Featured on the album Eyes Open, this track helped establish the band’s international fame.

It was also used in American TV dramas such as Grey’s Anatomy, drawing even more attention.

This work is recommended for those who want to cherish quiet moments with someone special.

It is a beloved classic that stayed on the UK charts for 111 weeks and surpassed one million sales in the UK in 2013.

In Your FeelingsMariah Carey

Mariah Carey – In Your Feelings (Official Lyric Video)

Featured on the album “Here for It All,” released in September 2025, this track is an R&B number that delicately weaves shifting emotions.

Co-produced with Anderson .Paak, it achieves a soundscape where the warmth of the drums melds with the luster of the strings.

It sings of an inner journey—from moments of heart-flutter and loss to gradually reclaiming confidence in oneself.

Mariah’s signature delicate melisma and richly resonant lower register lend profound conviction to every word.

It’s a song that gently stays by the side of anyone feeling swept away by their emotions.

I Will Remember YouSarah McLachlan

sarah mclachlan – i will remember you

This is a song titled “I Will Remember You,” released in 1996 by American singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan.

Her gentle voice soothes the heart.

It’s a song I’d like you to listen to when you’re separated from someone important or when you feel like things might be hopeless.

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