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[Western Music] Recommended Songs and Popular Classics to Listen to When You're Tired

When you come home tired from work, school, or club activities, what kind of songs do you music fans want to use to soothe your fatigue?

Some people prefer upbeat, energetic tracks precisely because they’re tired; others think of instrumental music when they hear “healing music.” Tastes vary from person to person, don’t they?

In this article, we’ve compiled a large selection of recommended songs—mainly in genres like pop, soul, and R&B—for those who want to unwind with pleasant vocals and sounds, or even drift off to sleep as they listen.

The first half features recent hits and popular tracks along with our recommendations, while the second half highlights timeless classics.

You might discover some great songs you didn’t know before!

[Western Music] Recommended Songs and Popular Classics to Listen to When You're Tired (41–50)

Vitamin SeaOwl City

Owl City | Vitamin Sea (Official Music Video) #VitaminSea #OwlCity
Vitamin SeaOwl City

A solo project by Adam Young, Owl City.

Their distinctive pop music, rooted in synth-pop and emo, is often described as dreamy electropop.

Owl City’s new song is “Vitamin Sea.” Its melody, tinged with alternative rock, and its catchy lyrics will be a great source of strength for anyone dealing with worries.

Highly recommended for those who want a bright, uplifting tune to boost their spirits.

[Western Music] Recommended Songs and Popular Classics to Listen to When You're Tired (51–60)

Just Give Me A Reason ft. Nate RuessP!nk

This song is like a single beam of light that breaks through in moments when you’re exhausted by life and on the verge of losing yourself.

In this work, American artist P!nk collaborates with the lead vocalist of the band Fun., weaving together the feelings of a couple trying to repair a relationship on the brink of collapse, set against resonant piano.

Released in February 2013 and winner of the Best Collaboration award at the MTV Video Music Awards, this gem of a pop ballad features powerful harmonies that strike straight to the heart.

When you feel lost in life or need the courage to look ahead, give it a listen.

For those struggling with a relationship with a loved one, it’s sure to bring a ray of hope.

A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton

Vanessa Carlton, an American singer, expresses tender, bittersweet longing through beautiful piano melodies.

Having grown up with classical music and studied at the Juilliard School, she fully showcases her talent in this gem of a love song.

Her clear, crystalline voice conveys the powerful determination to cross any distance just to see the one she loves, resonating deeply with the listener.

She made her debut in 2002 with the album “Be Not Nobody,” and this song became a massive hit, reaching No.

5 on the U.S.

charts.

It gained even more attention after being featured in a memorable scene in the 2004 film “White Chicks.” Especially during the May blues, when spirits tend to dip, this is a song that gives you the courage to look ahead and start walking forward while thinking of someone dear who’s far away.

The RollerBeady Eye

A fine song sung by vocalist Liam Gallagher—who broke the silence after Oasis split to form Beady Eye—with a surprisingly wistful, melancholic tone that defied most expectations.

Asked in an interview about the origin of the band’s name, Liam replied, “Because when records are lined up in alphabetical order, we’ll be next to the Beatles.”

Jackson CanneryBen Folds Five

Ben Folds Five – Jackson Cannery (Official Live Video)
Jackson CanneryBen Folds Five

They were a piano-centered three-piece band.

A guitarless style was a rare presence in the rock scene at the time.

The album featuring this track became a hit in Japan before their home country, partly thanks to the TV drama “Long Vacation.” The intense piano sound will blow your fatigue away!

No Distance Left To RunBlur

Blur – No Distance Left To Run (Official Music Video)
No Distance Left To RunBlur

Included on the 1999 album “13.” Guitarist Graham Coxon, who by then had turned his attention from the already fading Britpop to the American music scene and alternative sounds, plays a laid-back, melancholic melody reminiscent of Neil Young.

PerfectFairground Attraction

Fairground Attraction – Perfect
PerfectFairground Attraction

The light, bouncy beat feels great! Eddi Reader’s straightforward vocals make you want to hum along before you know it.

The guitar solo in the interlude is cool, the bassline is interesting, and it’s a track you can listen to over and over without getting bored.