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 feel like it’s too painful and you just want to disappear… timeless Western songs to listen to at those times (81–90)
L’hymne A L’amourÉdith Piaf
Édith Piaf’s classic song “L’hymne à l’amour.” In Japan, it became widely known under the title “Ai no Sanka” through a cover by Fubuki Koshiji, a former Takarazuka Revue actress.
It is recognized not only as one of Édith Piaf’s signature songs but also as a representative chanson, a work beloved around the world from its 1950 release to the present.
Although it is a song about love for a sweetheart, it is also recommended when you’re feeling down.
Vete que te quieroBuika
The artist Buika, from the island of Mallorca in Spain, is known as a leading figure in nuevo flamenco, which blends flamenco with jazz and R&B.
While she may be somewhat niche, she’s highly acclaimed by dedicated music aficionados around the world.
Among her songs, one I recommend when you’re feeling down is “Vete que te quiero.” It’s a track with a passionate yet stylish melody, perfect for those times when you want to push yourself and muster your own courage by giving yourself a metaphorical whip when things are tough.
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!
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!
Need You NowLady Antebellum
A song with a beautiful melody by the country trio Lady Antebellum.
It sings about what we learn and what we long for through the ups and downs of various relationships.
It reached No.
1 on the Hot Country Songs chart and won Single of the Year and Song of the Year at the 2010 ACM Awards.