When you’re hurting and feel like you want to disappear… timeless Western songs to listen to at times like these

Black GoldEsperanza

Black Gold (Official Music Video) by Esperanza Spalding from Radio Music Society

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.

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Best I Ever HadGary Allan

Gary Allan – Best I Ever Had (Official Music Video)

A song released in 1999 by the American alternative rock band Vertical Horizon.

Gary Allan’s version was produced after his wife died by suicide.

It reached No.

7 on the Billboard Country Singles chart in 2005.

I’M SO LONESOME I COULD CRYHank Williams

I’M SO LONESOME I COULD CRY (1949) by Hank Williams

It is one of the many songs Williams wrote to portray devastating darkness.

It is said to be the most moving of his songs.

He wrote it inspired by his relationship with his first wife, Audrey.

A country music standard, it has been covered over the years in various styles by many artists, including Ray Charles and Bob Dylan.

Everybody’s Got Somebody But MeHunter Hayes featuring Jason Mraz

Hunter Hayes – Everybody’s Got Somebody But Me ft. Jason Mraz (Official Music Video)

It’s a song about the feeling of not being able to find someone you love while surrounded by happy couples.

Inspired by Hunter Hayes’s own blue dating experiences and his sense of isolation in a world of couples, the track is a collaboration between Hunter and Jason Mraz, who met at an event hosted by MusiCares, the Grammy charity organization.

MétèqueJoeyStarr

JoeyStarr – Métèque (Clip officiel)

When you feel like you want to disappear, I think you tend to listen to dark songs.

I can understand that to some extent, but when you’re feeling down, it’s better to listen to songs that lift you up.

Among uplifting tracks, hip-hop infused with anger is especially recommended.

This song, “Métèque,” is by JoeyStarr, a legendary French rapper, and it’s a compelling work with the kind of fiery vibes that are quintessentially hip-hop.

If you want to turn your anger into fuel, definitely give it a listen.

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Breaking PointLogan Michael

Logan Michael – Breaking Point (F U) [Official Video]

Logan Michael’s song is perfect for people carrying powerful emotions that make them want to let their pain explode.

The American artist released this track in October 2023.

The lyrics, which capture the moment of a breakup, swirl with anger and disappointment.

Words like “whiskey” and “sleeplessness” convey the protagonist’s deep anguish.

Transcending the boundaries of pop and rock, this song will especially resonate with those who have resolved to make a decisive break.

It’s a track that gives you the courage to value yourself—definitely give it a listen.

My Love Mine All MineMitski

Mitski – My Love Mine All Mine (Official Video)

Mitski is a Japanese American singer-songwriter.

Among her songs, this is the one I’d recommend when you’re feeling down.

Featured on the album “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We,” it’s a ballad that shines a light on the enduring nature of love.

Mitski sings that material things are transient, and that true possession lies only in love.

Its message, which emphasizes the importance of the love we hold within ourselves, resonates with listeners and gently brings peace to the heart.

Released in September 2023, this piece invites you to soothe your everyday fatigue while listening to its quietly penetrating, beautiful melody.