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 Hurt and Want to Disappear… 10 Classic Western Songs to Listen To (41–50)
Lucid DreamsJuice WRLD
Rapper Juice WRLD, known as a standard-bearer of emo rap.
Though he passed away at the young age of 21, his music continues to captivate many hearts.
This piece is one of his signature tracks—a heartbreak song so raw it almost hurts.
The lyrics, which portray the torment of being haunted by an ex and a heart torn between love and hate, cut deep.
Released as a single in May 2018, it’s also included on the landmark album Goodbye & Good Riddance.
The melancholy guitar, sampled from Sting’s classic, vividly amplifies the overwhelming sense of despair.
If you’re in the mood to fully indulge in your emotions, be sure to check it out.
Here I Go AgainWhitesnake
A song written in Portugal by Whitesnake’s leader, David Coverdale.
Although it’s generally considered an inspiring song about facing challenges, it was originally about loneliness.
It was inspired by Coverdale’s relationship with his first wife, Julia, during his first marriage.
HallelujahPentatonix
Leonard Cohen’s 1984 release “Hallelujah” has been reborn as a beautifully resonant hymn by the American five-member a cappella group Pentatonix.
In its majestic, divine soundscape, I feel a sense of gratitude for having been given life in this world.
The word “hallelujah” is used in Christianity to express joy and thanks, but to us Japanese listeners, doesn’t it also evoke a bright, uplifting scene? Encountering such a great work makes our own worries feel small, doesn’t it?
Nessun DormaPlacido Domingo
Nessun Dorma, known as the signature aria from the opera Turandot, is one of the most famous pieces in opera and is beloved by listeners around the world.
As an operatic aria, its lyrics are highly complex, but on a surface level it can be taken as a song about having courage.
More than the lyrics, the melody is truly outstanding, so listening to it when you’re feeling down can lift your spirits.
Be sure to give it a listen.
Lonely AvenueRay Charles
A song written by Doc Pomus.
It was released as a single in 1956.
It is said to have been one of the first songs The Beatles rehearsed when they started as a group.
The song has been covered by many artists, including the Everly Brothers and Los Lobos.