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 want to disappear... timeless Western songs to listen to (21–30)
F**kin’ PerfectP!nk
Speaking of Pink, she’s a singer-songwriter beloved not only for her electrifying performances and outspoken candor, but also for her tough, big-sister persona.
The track introduced here was released as a single from her 2010 greatest hits album, “Greatest Hits… So Far!!!,” and climbed to No.
2 on the charts in her home country, the United States.
Despite a characteristically provocative title that’s very Pink, the lyrics are deeply serious.
It’s a message to everyone who feels life is hard, and it carries special weight precisely because she has stayed true to herself and kept fighting.
If someone you care about is feeling stuck and struggling, please tell them about this song—one that will powerfully reassure them that they are perfect just as they are.
You Are Not AloneMichael Jackson
Singer-songwriter Michael Jackson, affectionately known as the King of Pop.
While his dance numbers are famous, he also has a wealth of ballads that sink deeply into the heart.
The song I’d like to recommend today is a profoundly warm piece that gently stays close to those who are in deep loneliness or despair.
To anyone who feels they can no longer carry the burden alone, this track speaks softly yet powerfully: “You are not alone.” His compassionate voice is like a single beam of light cutting through the darkness.
Released as a single in August 1995 from the album HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, it debuted at No.
1 on the Billboard chart—a first in the chart’s history.
If you listen to it on a desperately lonely night, your heart will feel a little lighter, along with warm tears.
Be sure to check it out!
Lose YourselfEminem
“Lose Yourself,” which also serves as the theme song for the film 8 Mile starring Eminem himself.
You could say it’s one of his signature tracks! That intro that sounds like the start of a battle gives me chills.
The lyrics portray him climbing up from nothing just as he is, and the powerful rap—like he’s telling himself to push through—is simply awesome.
It’s a song that powerfully delivers the message to never miss that once-in-a-lifetime chance, so it’s a track I want you to listen to when you need to fire yourself up.
The OutsideTaylor Swift
A song about loneliness that Taylor Swift wrote when she was 12, right after receiving her first guitar.
It was inspired by the loneliness she felt at school.
The track is included on her self-titled debut album, released in 2006.
How Soon Is Now?The Smiths
A song said to be an anthem for people who are alienated and socially isolated.
The band members installed red light bulbs in a London studio to create the ideal atmosphere before recording.
The title is named after a question raised in Popcorn Venus, one of Morrissey’s favorite books.
Born This WayLady Gaga
Lady Gaga’s Born This Way is a song overflowing with the power to live, gifted to everyone who’s struggling.
We all have times when we compare ourselves to others or lose confidence and feel down.
This track is like an energy booster that can change that version of yourself! Just watching Lady Gaga’s powerful performance lifts your spirits, and it really makes you feel how amazing the power of music is.
As this song teaches us—“you’re fine just the way you are”—let’s keep our self-esteem full, hold our heads high, and face each day with pride!
Love Me MoreSam Smith
When you feel like your heart is about to break, I recommend Sam Smith’s “Love Me More.” This song’s lyrics deeply resonate with those whose self-esteem has been shaken by failure.
For anyone feeling down or troubled, its message will surely strike a chord and lift your spirits.
Sam Smith’s high-tone vocals are another highlight, carrying an irresistibly captivating charm.
When setbacks make it hard to move forward, his energetic singing will surely give you a gentle push.
