Western songs to listen to when you feel lonely: world classics and popular hits
There are songs that give you courage when you feel lonely, songs that help ease your solitude—so many different styles.
This time, we’re introducing classic Western tracks to listen to when you’re feeling alone.
Surely there are people around you who care about you.
Don’t overthink it—anyone is fine! Try listening while thinking of someone who’s always by your side.
Western songs to listen to when you feel lonely: World classics and popular tracks (1–10)
Like a StoneAudioslave
Audioslave, formed by members of Rage Against the Machine and the vocalist from Soundgarden.
One of the popular tracks from their debut album, it’s a song you’ll want to listen to along with the lyrics when you’re trying to cope with human frailty and feelings of loneliness.
Love YourselfJustin Bieber
A song with a very gentle singing voice and soft sound that makes you feel all warm inside…
or so you might think, but that’s a big mistake! In fact, it’s a song that strings together a very scathing message to an ex-lover.
When you don’t have someone to share your loneliness with, listen to this track and quietly let it ease your frustration.
HelloAdele
One of the signature songs by British singer Adele.
From the calm piano prelude, it gradually builds until the emotions explode—utterly mesmerizing to listen to.
The lyrics, like a letter to a former lover, might gently keep you company in your loneliness.
Stay With MeSam Smith
A track from Sam Smith’s debut album, “In The Lonely Hour.” It’s a song about the indescribable loneliness felt when parting ways with a one-night companion.
While the theme is quite specific, the sadness of wanting to hold back a lover who’s leaving is universal.
When you feel lonely, let this song gently keep you company.
When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne
It powerfully sings of the unbearable loneliness after a loved one leaves and the growing heartache when you see the clothes left behind in the room.
This is a signature ballad by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne.
Included on her 2007 album “The Best Damn Thing,” it begins with a piano melody and gradually builds as strings layer in, creating a sweeping progression that brings tears to your eyes.
In Japan, it drew attention as the song used in Toyota’s Alphard commercial, and overseas it was featured on MTV’s “The Hills.” With over 500 million views on YouTube, this track is one to listen to when you’re grieving a breakup or on nights when you want to let all your emotions out.
Her straightforward vocals truly resonate with the heart.