[2026 Edition] Classic Western songs with great lyrics: beautiful messages that resonate with the heart
Among people who mainly listen to Western music, there actually aren’t that many who listen while fully understanding the lyrics in detail.
Not every domestic CD release comes with a Japanese translation, and it’s not a big problem to enjoy songs without knowing the lyrical content.
That said, learning what the lyrics actually say might make you love the song even more!
So this time, we’re focusing on “wonderful lyrics” in a broad sense and introducing classic Western songs with great lyrics that cover a variety of themes.
In the first half, we feature the latest hits and buzzworthy tracks, and in the second half, timeless classics.
Don’t miss this chance to check them out.
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[2026 Edition] Western classic songs with great lyrics: wonderful, heart-touching messages (201–210)
Moving On and Getting OverJohn Mayer
John Mayer is an American singer-songwriter.
He started with acoustic rock and has since released many songs in the blues genre, winning Grammy Awards.
This melancholic track is included on the 2017 EP “The Search for Everything: Wave One.”
Be Who You AreJon Batiste, J.I.D, NewJeans, Cat Burns, Camilo
Sometimes we worry too much about what others think, and that can make us lose confidence, right? That’s why I really want you to listen to “Be Who You Are.” It’s a song written by American singer-songwriter Jon Batiste for Coca-Cola’s music project “Coke Studio,” featuring a variety of artists and groups from different genres, including the wildly popular NewJeans.
The song celebrates the importance of being yourself.
Listening to it can help you regain your confidence and feel more positive.
KID AGAINJon Bellion
John Bellion’s first new song in six years overflows with the joy of reclaiming creative freedom.
The American singer-songwriter is known for his unique blend of pop and R&B.
In this work, his feelings of being released from contractual issues are expressed as a return to childlike innocence and purity.
Released in September 2024, the track marks the beginning of a new chapter in his music, and fans’ expectations are rising.
The lyrics, which depict the rediscovery of life’s joy through love and personal growth, are sure to resonate deeply with listeners.
Big Yellow TaxiJoni Mitchell
In the folk scene, one of Neil Young’s good friends, the Canadian musician Joni Mitchell.
Released in 1970, this song was written about her concerns regarding pollution and the environment.
The line in the lyrics, “You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone,” applies to situations beyond environmental destruction on Earth, making it a universally popular piece.
Deeper WellKacey Musgraves
Singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves from Texas, USA.
Her new song, themed around a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, resonates deeply with listeners.
As the title track of her new album slated for release on March 15, 2024, it symbolizes a return to her musical roots.
This work celebrates the importance of having the courage to embrace choices at life’s crossroads.
Graceful vocals and poetic lyrics encourage the bravery to let go of unnecessary people and habits in life.
It’s a perfect track for anyone seeking personal growth and change.
Please enjoy this song to your heart’s content as it heralds the beginning of a new chapter for her.
Too Good to be TrueKacey Musgraves
The Texas-born singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves released a new song in March 2024—a heartwarming ballad that portrays the beauty and fragility of love.
Carried by the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar, her signature soft vocals resonate throughout.
She delicately weaves moments of everyday happiness, from the joy of nurturing love while making breakfast to a romantic escape set against the streets of New York.
The track is featured on her latest album, Deeper Well, and is slated to be performed on her U.S.
tour starting in September.
It’s a perfect song for those newly in love and for anyone who relates to the complexities of love.
My Life Would Suck Without YouKelly Clarkson
This is a song released in 2009 by Kelly Clarkson, the inaugural winner of the audition show American Idol and a highly popular American pop-rock singer.
It became a huge hit worldwide, so many people have probably heard it.
Packed with the passionate message “I can’t imagine life without you!”, this track is also very popular as a wedding song.
It’s an upbeat, well-known favorite that every Western music fan knows and a song that can lift your spirits.