Western songs to listen to when you're feeling down—tracks that stay by your side and give you the strength to look forward.

SkyscraperDemi Lovato

Demi Lovato – Skyscraper (Official Video)

A perfect song for when you want to strengthen your heart is Demi Lovato’s “Skyscraper”! Since its release in 2011, it has moved countless people.

It carries a message that feels like it captures the very moment a wounded, faltering heart stands up again, and just listening to it gives you courage.

Demi’s powerful vocals provide the energy to find hope amid despair.

When times are tough, think of this song as a friend giving you a push, and listen to it as loud as you like!

Born This WayLady Gaga

Lady Gaga – Born This Way (Official Music Video)

Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way,” released in 2011, is a powerful song that encourages living with confidence.

Embraced by LGBTQ+ communities around the world, it has been a source of comfort for many fans.

This song gives you the strength to believe in yourself and hold your head high no matter what.

When you feel close to breaking or anxious about the future, Gaga’s positive lyrics are sure to give you courage.

It reminds you of your own worth and teaches the importance of cherishing diversity.

NumbLinkin Park

Numb (Official Music Video) [4K UPGRADE] – Linkin Park

In the desperate struggle to live up to others’ expectations, you can lose sight of who you really are.

This song powerfully portrays that uniquely youthful conflict and anguish.

It repeatedly voices the exhaustion of continually performing the “ideal self” demanded by parents and teachers, the loneliness of being understood by no one, and the sense of emotions going numb—resonating deeply with listeners in their teens and twenties.

Beginning with gentle piano and synthesizer and erupting emotionally at the chorus, the arrangement is breathtaking.

Released in September 2003 as the third single from the album “Meteora,” it became a massive hit, topping the music charts for 12 consecutive weeks.

The music video, filmed in Prague, has surpassed one billion views and is highly acclaimed for its visual expression.

When you feel on the verge of losing your sense of self, this song will be there to stay by your side.

Better DaysOneRepublic

OneRepublic – Better Days (Audio)

This is a song by OneRepublic, a pop-rock band formed in Colorado, USA, known for captivating the world with their catchy melodies.

It was created in March 2020, right after the World Health Organization declared a pandemic, while the band members were actually living in isolation.

Featured on the album “Human,” the track conveys a warm message of hope: no matter how hard things are now, better days will surely come.

It was also used as a campaign song by the car manufacturers Jeep and Fiat, offering support to many people.

It’s recommended for those weary of uncertain days who want someone to gently be by their side.

Let yourself cry it all out—you’ll likely find the strength to face tomorrow.

Rebel HeartMadonna

Madonna – Rebel Heart

This is a work by Madonna that looks back on her life with painful honesty.

It’s included on her album Rebel Heart, released in March 2015.

At first glance, it’s a song with a light, acoustic sound, but its lyrics are remarkably introspective.

The way she confronts the loneliness behind her glory and the past in which she hurt herself by pretending to be someone else is deeply piercing.

This track is one you’ll want to listen to on nights when your heart feels like it might break, when you want to face your own weaknesses—it carries a warmth that seems to affirm your true self.

If you tend to spend time alone lost in thought, be sure to check it out.

In Your FeelingsMariah Carey

Mariah Carey – In Your Feelings (Official Lyric Video)

Featured on the album “Here for It All,” released in September 2025, this track is an R&B number that delicately weaves shifting emotions.

Co-produced with Anderson .Paak, it achieves a soundscape where the warmth of the drums melds with the luster of the strings.

It sings of an inner journey—from moments of heart-flutter and loss to gradually reclaiming confidence in oneself.

Mariah’s signature delicate melisma and richly resonant lower register lend profound conviction to every word.

It’s a song that gently stays by the side of anyone feeling swept away by their emotions.

PuppetFaouzia

Faouzia – Puppet (Official Music Video)

Fousheé is a multilingual singer-songwriter who moved from Morocco to Canada and speaks three languages.

With her powerful vocals, she weaves songs that sing of the desire for freedom and liberation.

Released by Atlantic Records in October 2021, this work advocates the importance of living true to oneself, unbound by control or expectations from others.

Interweaving a word that means “freedom” in Arabic, it’s a gem of a pop anthem that expresses a strong will toward self-actualization.

Embracing wounded hearts and encouraging a step toward tomorrow, it has garnered support from many listeners.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to move forward by their own will or are about to take a new step.