[2026 Edition] Classic Western songs with great lyrics: beautiful messages that resonate with the heart

Everybody HurtsR.E.M.

R.E.M. – Everybody Hurts (Official HD Music Video)

A song with an anti-suicide message released in 1993.

In 1995, The Samaritans, a support listening service in the UK, ran a press advertising campaign using the song’s lyrics to address the low usage of their hotline among young men, a group with high suicide rates.

You Belong With MeTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – You Belong With Me

It’s a song that portrays a very cool, confident woman, with the lyric “Your place is with me.” Released in 2009, it’s a country-pop track.

The music video, filmed at a high school in Tennessee, won an MTV Video Music Award.

It has over 500 million views on YouTube, and in the video the artist plays two roles herself, which became a big talking point for how adorable it is.

Its upbeat melody is easy to get into, so I highly recommend it.

The HypeSigrid

Sigrid – The Hype (Official Video)

Sigrid, the Norwegian singer-songwriter.

Her song “The Hype” is written based on her real-life experiences.

The title literally means “exaggerated publicity.” In the song, she depicts the growing expectations from the public and her anxiety about whether she can live up to them.

However, in the latter half, she tells us there are things more important than meeting those expectations.

That message will surely move you.

Another appeal is how the melody is kept light and breezy in contrast to the weighty theme.

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LostMaroon 5

Maroon 5 – Lost (Official Music Video)

The studio album Red Pill Blues was released in 2017.

After that, Maroon 5 had a period without much activity, but in 2021 they finally released a long-awaited work: Lost.

This song was written for Maroon 5’s vocalist Adam Levine’s manager, who passed away in 2017, and it was created over the course of four years in his memory.

The raw, anguished cry of someone who has lost a dear friend is striking.

Be sure to check it out.

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Dream OnAerosmith

Aerosmith – Dream On (Live At Capitol Center, Largo, MD / November 9, 1978)

A ballad released as a single by Aerosmith in 1973.

Written by vocalist Steven Tyler, it features piano.

Steven’s vocals were sampled in Eminem’s 2002 track “Sing for the Moment,” on which Joe Perry plays guitar.

Try MeJorja Smith

Jorja Smith – Try Me

The new song announced in April 2023 marks the beginning of a new chapter in Jorja Smith’s musical career.

Hailing from the UK, she has drawn attention as a talented singer-songwriter born in 1997.

While she made a striking debut in 2018 with her album Lost & Found, this work presents a more mature expression, centered on themes of personal transformation and inner conflict.

Its powerful drum rhythms and passionate vocals are striking, offering listeners a sense of encouragement.

The lyrics, which emphasize the importance of self-assertion and decisive action, are perfect for anyone seeking a more fulfilling life.

MirrorLil Wayne ft. Bruno Mars

Lil Wayne – Mirror ft. Bruno Mars (Official Music Video) ft. Bruno Mars

A song by American rapper Lil Wayne, released as a digital download in 2011.

It is a collaboration with Bruno Mars.

The track is inspired by Michael Jackson, and the beat was produced by Ramon “REO” Owen.