When you’re hurting and feel like you want to disappear… timeless Western songs to listen to at times like these
The power of music is tremendous—sometimes just listening to a song when you’re feeling down can lift your spirits.
However, it’s rare to come across songs like that, and it’s not easy to find tracks that truly match your tastes.
In particular, I think Western music is harder to discover compared to Japanese music.
So this time, I’ve selected some classic Western songs for those moments when you’re struggling or feel like disappearing.
I’ve also included explanations of the lyrics, so even if you don’t understand English, you can still enjoy them without any trouble.
Please take your time and enjoy.
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When you’re hurting and feel like disappearing… classic Western songs to listen to at times like these (61–70)
TrespassingAdam Lambert
This is “Trespassing,” sung by American singer-songwriter Adam Lambert.
The rhythmic melody that sticks in your head after just one listen, paired with his buoyant vocal delivery, really takes your energy to the next level.
While the title literally means “trespassing,” listening to the lyrics makes it clear it carries the nuance of breaking through walls.
It’s brimming with the power to believe and push forward, so give it a listen when you want to fire yourself up!
Dancing With MyselfBilly Idol
It’s said to be a song Billy came up with after watching people dancing at a disco in Tokyo.
It depicts people living in an unpleasant world dancing to their own dreams.
It was originally recorded in 1980 with his band Generation X and re-recorded in 1981 when he went solo.
Move on UpCurtis Mayfield
Move On Up, left to us by the great American musician Curtis Mayfield, is a classic R&B song that has continued to be loved since its 1970 release.
Even just listening purely to his soaring, beautiful voice and the lively melody will lift your spirits.
As the title suggests, its message of “keep your head up and move forward” gives you a push when you stumble or feel lost.
It’s a track that sweeps away anxieties like the clear sky after rain!
Lonely BoyAndrew Gold
A song depicting a child who, after the birth of his younger sister, feels a sense of loneliness as if abandoned by his parents.
Many people consider the song autobiographical for Andrew Gold, but despite the strong similarities, the artist has denied this.
PaparazziEdward Maya x Carine
Released in December 2023, this work is a collaborative track by Romanian artists Edward Maya and Karinne.
Centered on the theme of everyday surveillance by paparazzi, it sharply portrays the relationship between celebrity life and the media.
It also has strong appeal as dance music, drawing attention as a track that can energize party scenes.
With over 200,000 views on YouTube, it already seems to be captivating many listeners.
It’s a song we highly recommend to anyone troubled by invasions of privacy or interested in reflecting on the nature of modern society.
Spring Can Really Hang You Up The MostElla Fitzgerald
A classic song sung by the Queen of Jazz, Ella Fitzgerald, depicting the arrival of spring and the ache of lost love.
Featured on the 1961 masterpiece “Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!,” this work was inspired by the poetry of T.
S.
Eliot.
As the seasons change, the joy of spring contrasts with the resurfacing pain of past romance.
Ella’s profound emotional expression resonates deeply with listeners.
With an American record of 13 Grammy Awards, her voice is nothing short of magical.
It’s a song that gently stays by your side in hard times or when you feel like disappearing.
Black GoldEsperanza
Esperanza, an artist known as a jazz bassist and jazz vocalist, is beloved by jazz fans around the world for her languid vocals and advanced bass technique.
One of her signature songs, Black Gold, celebrates Black culture and is highly regarded for portraying its historical background.
With its languid melody, it’s a great track to check out when you’re feeling down and want to relax.
