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.
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Western songs to listen to when you feel lonely: World-famous classics and popular tracks (61–70)
You Won’t See MeThe Beatles
It’s been only a few days since I realized I no longer see myself reflected in your eyes, yet it feels as if years have passed…
The protagonist of this song is in the midst of heartbreak so intense that tears well up in their eyes.
A track from the 1965 masterpiece album Rubber Soul.
Hello, It’s MeTodd Rundgren
Although not widely known in Japan, this is a classic tear-jerking love ballad.
Todd Rundgren is a musician so versed in music that he could be called a true craftsman; not only does he perform his own work, but he has also produced countless artists.
Released in 1972, this love ballad possesses a mysterious allure, exuding an almost otherworldly atmosphere.
Another Lonely NightAdam Lambert
A sweet, melancholic song that portrays the feelings left behind after a relationship that didn’t work out.
Its sad yet beautiful music video was directed by renowned fashion photographer Luke Gilford.
Someone Like YouAdele
The poignant ballads woven by Adele, the singer from the UK, can be called the ultimate songs of sorrow, laying bare the pain of heartbreak.
Featured on her 2011 album 21, this work portrays the complex emotions of a woman who learns that her former lover is getting married.
Deep sadness and lingering attachment, along with the conflict of wishing the other person happiness, stir the heart alongside a simple piano melody.
Topping the charts in 19 countries and winning the Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance, this song offers solace to those seeking to heal the wounds of a breakup or to find emotional closure—a true comfort to the soul.
The black-and-white music video shot in Paris also superbly captures the song’s world.
Lonely BoyAndrew Gold
A song depicting a child who, after the birth of his younger sister, feels a sense of loneliness as if abandoned by his parents.
Many people consider the song autobiographical for Andrew Gold, but despite the strong similarities, the artist has denied this.