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

Crash and BurnSavage Garden

Savage Garden – Crash and Burn (Official Video)

A warm song that stands by those experiencing heartache and loneliness.

Released by Savage Garden in March 2000, this piece delivers a message of hope and empathy to people facing difficulties.

The powerful words “You’re not alone” resonate and offer comfort to listeners.

Featured on the album Affirmation, it captivates with Darren Hayes’s emotive vocals and the delicate blend of instruments.

When you feel lost in life, this song can give you courage.

It’s also a perfect track for when you want to encourage someone.

MotherSugarland

Sugarland – Mother (Lyric Video)

This is a song by the American country music duo Sugarland that gently conveys the gratitude we all feel toward our mothers.

Carefully celebrating a mother’s unconditional love and its importance, the track appears on their album “Bigger,” released in June 2018.

Jennifer Nettles’s emotionally rich vocals skillfully capture a mother’s deep love and warmth.

Set to a calm, tender country ballad, it warmly portrays mothers wishing for their children’s happiness.

It’s perfect as background music for a fun family drive and also makes a lovely gift to express appreciation to your mom.

Not just for special occasions like Mother’s Day, this is a song you’ll want to play whenever you want to say thank you.

The ReasonHoobastank

Hoobastank – The Reason (Official Music Video)

A heart-stirring power ballad from American band Hoobastank.

It captures the resolve to admit one’s mistakes and mend a cherished relationship, resonating with many listeners.

Released in January 2004, it became a global hit, reaching No.

2 on the U.S.

charts.

Its universal theme—wanting to change for the one you love—intertwines with an emotional melody to leave a deep impression on the listener.

Highly recommended for those who have experienced heartbreak or separation, or who want to reevaluate an important relationship.

I Had Some Help feat. Morgan WallenPost Malone

Post Malone – I Had Some Help (feat. Morgan Wallen) (Official Video)

This is a heartwarming duet co-written by American artist Post Malone, who effortlessly moves between the worlds of country pop and hip-hop, and rising country star Morgan Wallen.

Released in May 2024 as the lead single from his sixth album, F-1 Trillion, it reached No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The song portrays two men who have experienced the breakdown of a relationship and choose not to shoulder the blame alone, but to share it together.

Its message of standing by someone who’s hurting and facing forward together is sure to offer strength when you’re at a crossroads in life or struggling with a relationship with someone important.

IrisGoo Goo Dolls

Goo Goo Dolls – Iris [Official Music Video] [4K Remaster]

A heart-stirring rock ballad born from the story of the film City of Angels.

Released by America’s Goo Goo Dolls in April 1998, this song richly conveys the aching feelings of an angel who has fallen in love with a human.

Its beautiful melody weaves together a gentle gaze toward people striving to live and the protagonist’s resolve to seek love, even at the cost of eternal life.

Included on the band’s album Dizzy Up the Girl, the track became a massive hit, spending 18 consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart.

It’s a recommended listen for those who want to reflect deeply on the determination to change oneself for a loved one, as well as the doubt and resolve that come at life’s crossroads.

Counting StarsOneRepublic

OneRepublic – Counting Stars

Everyone has experienced facing anxiety and uncertainty in life.

The American pop-rock band OneRepublic beautifully captured those complex emotions.

Featured on their March 2013 album Native, this song portrays a shift of heart—from fixation on material values and success to a renewed search for true happiness.

Many will relate to the protagonist who, despite sleepless nights, continues to seek hope.

Peaking at No.

2 on the U.S.

Billboard Hot 100, its message resonated around the world.

Also featured in the film Earth to Echo and the TV drama Rookie Blue, this track is sure to offer support when you stand at a crossroads or feel on the verge of losing your way.

LostMichael Bublé

Michael Bublé – Lost [Official Music Video]

A heart-stirring ballad from Canadian artist Michael Bublé.

It voices the pain of heartbreak and the hope of renewal, offering comfort to listeners.

Included on the album “Call Me Irresponsible,” it was released as a single in November 2007.

Born from the breakup with his former fiancée, this song captivates with Bublé’s emotive vocals and beautiful melody.

It was also featured in the American TV series “NCIS,” bringing solace to many.

A must-listen for anyone suffering from heartbreak or standing at a crossroads in life.