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

All in Good Time (feat. Fiona Apple)Iron&Wine

Iron & Wine – All in Good Time (feat. Fiona Apple) (Official Video)

Sam Beam, better known as Iron & Wine, is an American singer-songwriter who honors folk traditions while constantly embracing new challenges.

His April 2024 release, a duet with Fiona Apple that drew considerable attention, is a heartwarming ballad that gently embraces the passage of time and the changes in life.

Included on the album Light Verse, the track is a gem that also pays homage to classic country duos of the past.

It tenderly reminds us of the importance of holding on to hope even when faced with life’s difficulties.

With its unhurried atmosphere, it’s a song best enjoyed while leaning close to someone you love.

golden hourJVKE

JVKE – golden hour (official music video)

In July 2022, American singer-songwriter Jvke released a track that became a massive hit on TikTok.

Over gentle piano melodies, his characteristically warm vocals quietly nestle into the heart.

What stands out in the chorus is a stirring falsetto.

The piece poetically captures the beauty of falling in love, including a nod to Frank Ocean’s Blonde.

It paints love as a magical force—pink and orange skies, a lover’s glowing skin.

Paired with emotionally rich lyrics, it lends listeners a feeling that colors their everyday lives.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who wants to feel the power of words through music.

Free FallingJames Arthur

James Arthur – Free Falling (Official Video)

The second track from the album Bitter Sweet Love, released in January 2024.

James Arthur’s distinctive baritone voice stirs deep emotion.

This piece explores life’s uncertainties and self-worth, resonating with many listeners.

It deftly expresses feelings of falling, a lack of time, and questions of value, perfectly harmonizing with James’s strength—an emotionally rich melody.

If you’re trying to face forward while carrying a touch of loneliness and bittersweet sorrow, be sure to check it out.

You Might Like ItJason Mraz

Jason Mraz – You Might Like It (Official Lyric Video)

Jason Mraz, who has worked across a variety of genres, released “You Might Like It” in 2023—a folk-rock track centered around the guitar.

The lyrics convey two main messages: that anyone can become who they want to be, and that courage and effort are necessary to get there.

Coupled with its lively sound, the song is likely to spark motivation and energy in listeners.

At the same time, his relaxed vocal delivery makes it easy to enjoy without feeling pressured, which is part of its appeal.

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HallelujahJeff Buckley

Jeff Buckley – Hallelujah (Official Video – Live at Bearsville)

This song was written in 1984 by the Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen.

Jeff Buckley’s 2007 cover has been praised for exquisitely rendering more sadness, beauty, and pain than the original, like a small hymn.

A-frameJeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler

Jeremy Zucker, Chelsea Cutler – A-frame

A song celebrating the power of simple living and love was released in October 2024 by American artists Jeremy Zucker and Chelsea Cutler.

Depicting a couple dreaming of escaping the hectic modern world for a slow life in the countryside, the track appears on their joint album brent iii.

It expresses a desire to cherish a connection with nature—building a house in the woods and creating things by hand—and has become a soothing piece that resonates with people leading stressful lives today.

It’s also scheduled to be performed during Brent Forever: The Tour from November to December 2024.

ImagineJohn Lennon

John Lennon – Imagine (official video)

A best-selling song released in 1971.

It encourages a peaceful world that transcends borders, religions, and nationalities.

With a nostalgic atmosphere, this moving and romantic song also represents contemporary culture and has retained its universal popularity.