Western songs you’ll want to listen to leisurely on your days off. World classics and popular hits.

We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

A single from Swift’s fourth album, released in 2012.

The album Red, which includes this song, achieved the highest weekly sales worldwide for a female artist and gained strong support from many women in Japan.

It’s a comfortable track featuring her healthy, bright vocals.

I’m YoursJason Mraz

Jason Mraz – I’m Yours (Official Video) [4K Remaster]

A heartwarming love song by the American artist Jason Mraz, filled with positive messages that celebrate the joys of summer.

With themes of self-liberation and unconditional devotion to love, its lyrics stand out for encouraging us to cherish life’s moments.

Included on the album “We Sing.

We Dance.

We Steal Things.” released in May 2008, it set a record by remaining on the U.S.

Billboard Hot 100 for 76 consecutive weeks.

In Japan, it gained further attention as the theme song for Kirin Beer’s “Grand Kirin” commercial.

The breezy acoustic guitar rhythm and the comfortable sound that blends elements of reggae and folk make it perfect for anyone looking to spend a calm, seaside-like moment of relaxation.

BlackbirdThe Beatles

Blackbird (Remastered 2009)

This work features the delicate arpeggios of Paul McCartney’s acoustic guitar, resonating deeply in the heart.

Set against the backdrop of the civil rights movement, it carries a message of hope and encouragement directed toward Black women facing hardship.

There’s an anecdote that it was inspired by birdsong, and it’s characterized by a beautiful, irregular-meter melody influenced by Bach’s Bourrée.

Included on the November 1968 album The Beatles, it was later featured on live releases such as Wings Over America.

It has also been used in the film I Am Sam and the TV series Glee, making it beloved across generations.

It’s the perfect song for quiet nights when you want to be enveloped by beautiful guitar tones or gently encouraged.

Come Away With MeNorah Jones

Norah Jones – Come Away With Me

A jewel-like ballad whose sweet melody echoes through the silence and seeps into the depths of the heart.

Crafted by American artist Norah Jones, this song delicately portrays a longing to run away with a loved one.

The protagonist’s desire to escape the city’s clamor and a world full of falsehoods, and to seek quiet time for just the two of them, is conveyed alongside the warmth of the piano’s gentle lines.

Released as a single in September 2002, it was also featured on the soundtrack of the film Maid in Manhattan.

It’s a classic you’ll want to play on a nighttime drive, during a quiet afternoon, or whenever you wish to spend time with someone special.

Phenomenal CatThe Kinks

The Kinks – Phenomenal Cat (Official Audio)

This work, which depicts a fantastical tale of a cat that flies through the sky, is a song created in 1968 by the British rock band The Kinks.

Included on the album The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society, it features a cat as the protagonist—one who, after traveling the world and discovering the secrets of life, settles into a lifestyle of endlessly eating atop a tree.

Alternating passages of Mellotron flute sounds and a processed cat voice—achieved by changing the recording speed—create a distinctive atmosphere reminiscent of a Victorian fairy tale.

It’s a recommended track for those weary of everyday life or looking to spark their imagination.

Snow [Hey Oh]Red Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Snow [Hey Oh] [Video]

This song brings a pristine clarity, like snow, with a guitar riff that evokes arpeggios and washes the heart clean.

Created by one of America’s quintessential rock bands, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, it sings of the resolve to rise from failure and begin a new life.

John Frusciante’s intricate guitar intertwines exquisitely with Flea’s dynamic bass lines, painting a graceful sonic landscape.

Released as a single in November 2006, this classic appears on the album Stadium Arcadium, which debuted at No.

1 on the U.S.

charts and won five awards at the 49th Grammy Awards.

Also known as the official theme song for the pro-wrestling event WrestleMania XXIV, it carries a warmth that gently nudges you forward whenever you’re ready to take a new step.

Into YouAriana Grande

Ariana Grande – Into You (Official Video)

This song is included on Ariana, the popular singer who has visited Japan many times, and her album “Dangerous Woman.” I often hear it in stores.

There’s no need to explain the appeal of her beautiful high notes.

The super sexy music video is also a must-see.