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Western songs to listen to when you feel lonely: world classics and popular hits

Western songs to listen to when you feel lonely: world classics and popular hits
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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 – Like a Stone (Official Video)
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

Justin Bieber – Love Yourself (PURPOSE : The Movement)
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

Adele – Hello (Official Music Video)
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

Sam Smith – Stay With Me (Official Music Video)
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.

Stay AliveJosé González

José González – Stay Alive
Stay AliveJosé González

One of the signature songs by Swedish singer José González.

It is also known as the main theme of the 2014 film “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.” Its expansive sound and gentle vocals are deeply dramatic, making it a warmly comforting track that feels like a soft embrace.

So LonelyThe Police

The Police – So Lonely (Official Music Video)
So LonelyThe Police

The Police, a new wave band that was popular from the 1970s to the 1980s.

This song features a style characteristic of The Police, blending rock with elements of reggae, and it sings about the loneliness of being dumped by a lover.

Space OddityDavid Bowie

David Bowie – Space Oddity (Official Video)
Space OddityDavid Bowie

One of the early signature songs by David Bowie, a pioneering figure in glam rock.

It is a fictional story centered on an imaginary character named Major Tom, depicting his realization of the severity of the accident he is caught up in and his acceptance of a tragic fate.