Medley of Western Hit Songs
I’ve put together a playlist of international hits from 2016 that were popular around the world.
A lot of these are songs you probably heard over and over throughout the year.
They all have a stylish vibe, so they’re great as background music while you work or as a companion for a drive!
Since it’s packed with popular tracks, it’s also perfect for anyone who wants to get into Western music but isn’t sure where to start.
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Medley of Western Hit Songs (21–30)
Kill Em with KindnessSelena Gomez

The title alone is quite shocking, but it means “I’ll kill you with kindness.” The lyrics appeal to the heart, telling people in today’s world—full of those who fight with weapons and hurt each other with words—to throw away their weapons and “kill with kindness.”
Treat You BetterShawn Mendes

It’s a love song about falling for a female friend who already has a boyfriend, lamenting, “I’m more suited for her than that guy.” The lyrics convey the heartbreak so vividly that many people likely got hooked on this song in 2016.
CloserThe Chainsmokers ft. Halsey

A refreshing new summer song from 2016.
As soon as it was released and started playing on the radio, it caught fire and became a massive hit! The scenes in the music video of driving through the great outdoors and having fun at the beach make us want to head outside ourselves.
I Hate U, I Love Ugnash ft. olivia o’brien

Titled “I Love You but I Hate You,” this song portrays a man and woman struggling with heartbreak and a complicated relationship.
Even after they break up, their feelings keep missing each other—teetering on the fine line between “love” and “hate”—and Olivia sings it all with a powerful, soaring voice.
Heathenstwenty one pilots

This is the theme song of the movie “Suicide Squad,” which became a huge hit in the United States and tells the story of prisoners with unusual powers who end up saving the world.
It perfectly matches the film’s quirky premise, and its suggestive lyrics and low-key background music have been a hot topic.

