A Collection of Heart-Touching Western Ballads — From Classics to the Newest Hits

When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – When You’re Gone (Official Video)

This work, captivating with its poignant, heart-stirring melody and lyrics, is a power ballad that portrays a parting from a loved one.

The lyrics, which make one keenly feel the importance of what has been lost, resonate with many listeners.

It is included on Canadian artist Avril Lavigne’s third album, The Best Damn Thing, released in June 2007.

The music video depicts breakups among couples from various generations, beautifully expressing the song’s world.

As a song that stands by those who have experienced heartbreak or separation from someone dear, it is sure to be a source of comfort.

I Won’t Give UpJason Mraz

Jason Mraz – I Won’t Give Up (Official Video) [4K]

Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, who has gained popularity for blending Black music into pop and crafting an organic sound.

“I Won’t Give Up,” from his fourth album Love Is a Four Letter Word, features a simple, acoustic guitar–driven arrangement and his warm vocals that feel so comforting.

Its message—conveying a sincere stance toward loving someone and pursuing one’s ideals—can support your heart when you feel like giving up.

It’s a heartwarming ballad with a dramatic melody that lingers in your ears.

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Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi – Someone You Loved

Lewis Capaldi is a singer-songwriter from Scotland who began playing guitar and drums at the age of two and started singing in pubs at nine.

His smash hit “Someone You Loved,” which made him the first Scottish artist in 38 years to top the U.S.

singles chart, also spent seven consecutive weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart.

The lyrics, which express the heartache of becoming a stranger to someone after a breakup, resonate with many people regardless of background.

It’s a poignant ballad—driven by a voice that deepens the sorrow—that brought Lewis Capaldi’s name to wide recognition.

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Your SongElton John

Elton John – Your Song (Top Of The Pops 1971)

Sir Elton John, a British singer-songwriter known as a pioneer of the genre often called piano rock and boasting over 300 million records sold worldwide.

In Japan, this song was used as the theme for the TV drama “Daughter of the Iguana” and is also known as one of Elton John’s signature numbers.

Spun as a message of love to convey one’s feelings to a lover, it stirs the heart all the more thanks to his sweet vocals.

It’s a timeless classic beloved across generations, and one I recommend even to those who don’t usually listen to Western music.

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Nobody KnowsP!nk

P!NK – Nobody Knows

Singer-songwriter P!nk, who has been close to music since childhood under her father’s influence, captivates fans with her smoky singing voice.

“Nobody Knows,” a single cut from her fourth album, I’m Not Dead, is deeply moving with its soulful vocals that use edge voice and its powerful dynamics.

The lyrics portray a true self that no one understands—something many who struggle to show their vulnerability might strongly relate to.

It’s a bluesy, comfortable ballad you’ll want to keep listening to.

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Through the RainMariah Carey

Mariah Carey – Through The Rain (Official Music Video)

It’s the lead track from the 2002 album “Charmbracelet.” After the previous setback and her physical and mental struggles, it marked a comeback released under a new label.

Comparing life’s trials to a driving rain, the song declares, “With faith and prayer to lean on, I can make it one more day,” powerfully portraying the will to rise in the face of adversity.

The vocal, expanding from restrained low tones to sustained long notes at the end, feels like climbing a staircase toward hope.

In Japan, it was used in 2002 as the ending theme for the drama “You’re Under Arrest.” It’s a song that gently stands by anyone trying to make a fresh start after painful experiences.

Angels CryMariah Carey

Mariah Carey – Angels Cry (Official Music Video) ft. Ne-Yo

A gem-like R&B ballad imbued with a heartfelt desire to mend a relationship on the brink of breaking.

Featured on the 2009 album “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel,” a duet version with singer-songwriter Ne-Yo was released in January 2010.

Riding on luminous strings and resonant piano, Mariah Carey’s vocals are showcased to the fullest.

The longing to restore a bond with a loved one is woven through delicate harmonies, evoking a beauty like an angel shedding tears.

It’s a song to listen to when you feel uncertain about your relationship, or when you want to reflect on the bond you share with someone you love.