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 classics and popular tracks (31–40)
You’re BeautifulJames Blunt
This is a moving song about unrequited love by British singer-songwriter James Blunt.
Released in May 2005, it was inspired by his experience of unexpectedly seeing a former lover on the subway with a new partner.
Featured on the album “Back to Bedlam,” it became a major hit, reaching number one in 13 countries worldwide.
In Japan, it was used as an insert song for the Fuji TV drama “Kobayakawa Nobuki no Koi” and as a commercial song for the Toyota Vitz.
Although it may sound romantic at first, it actually conveys bittersweet feelings and complex emotions, resonating deeply with those who have experienced heartbreak or parting.
You’re beautifulJames Blunt
It’s a very beautiful melody and a song that’s widely loved in 11 countries around the world.
It even became a hot topic in commercials.
But actually, it’s quite the heartbreak song.
The lyrics are about bumping into his girlfriend on the subway, and once you know that, the word “beautiful” somehow starts to feel a bit sad.
By the way, about the music video—it looks really cold.
It’s fine to watch in the heat of summer, but in winter it gives you a bit of a chill.
Leave Your LoverSam Smith
The tone of the acoustic guitar is so soothing, isn’t it? It’s a song by the British singer-songwriter Sam Smith, also known for “Stay With Me.” It’s included on the 2014 album “In the Lonely Hour.” The song is about unrequited love and the pain of a one-sided crush.
d’you know what i meanOasis
If you’re a woman in your 30s who doesn’t want to shoulder the sorrow of a relationship alone, try listening to a song by Oasis that speaks to people all around the world.
You may feel alone, but you’re truly not.
Pay attention to this epic track that will make you feel that way.
Alone AgainDokken
A track released in 1985 by Dokken, an American heavy metal band active since 1979.
It reached No.
20 on the U.S.
charts.
It is a power ballad sung from the perspective of a man who feels lonely and depressed after divorcing his wife.