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A collection of Western songs with titles that start with “W”

When it comes to songs with titles that start with “W,” do any come to mind?

We don’t usually pay attention to the first letter of a song title, so it might be hard to think of examples right away.

That said, when it comes to English words starting with “W,” there are interrogatives like “What,” “Where,” and “Who,” and just from those alone, there must be plenty of songs!

There are also words like “Walk,” “Wonder,” and “Word,” which all sound like they could appear in song titles.

In this article, I’ll introduce lots of songs with titles that start with “W.”

By searching for music from a perspective you might not have considered before, you may discover new tracks.

Compilation of Western songs with titles starting with “W” (151–160)

WaterfallsTLC

TLC – Waterfalls (Official HD Video)
WaterfallsTLC

TLC, the female R&B group that dominated the scene in the ’90s, captured the hearts of many listeners not only with catchy hooks but with songs carrying powerful messages.

Released as a single in 1995 from their 1994 classic album CrazySexyCool, this track is a prime example of that essence.

Despite its dreamy, silky-smooth R&B sound, the song is a warning to those who chase reckless dreams and step onto dangerous paths.

It can even sound like a desperate cry to stop a dear friend from heading toward ruin.

The music video, which won Video of the Year at the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards, delves deeply into this serious theme as well.

It’s a track that moves you with the bittersweet ache of caring for a friend—sweet, but far from saccharine.

What’s Going OnMarvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye, known as one of the artists who helped shape modern R&B, was a soul singer and a pioneer of the neo-soul genre who shook the music scene of the 1970s.

One of his iconic songs opens the legendary album What’s Going On.

This work expresses profound sorrow over the conflicts and divisions occurring in society and poses a heartfelt question: “What’s going on?” It’s a piece that stands out for the exquisite contrast between its gentle, beautiful melody and the piercing depth of its lyrics.

Back in January 1971, its release was in jeopardy due to its political content, but his strong resolve brought this timeless masterpiece into the world.

It’s a song you should listen to when you want to confront society through music.

Which One Do You Want?Ash

ASH – Which One Do You Want? (Official Video)
Which One Do You Want?Ash

Ash, the Northern Irish rock band that blazed through the Britpop scene of the 1990s and still commands a devoted following—having hit No.

1 in the UK with their 2001 classic Free All Angels—have just released this pop number ahead of their album Ad Astra, due out in October 2025.

The track is a confident piece the drummer calls “the perfect pop song,” a long-shelved idea that didn’t fit past records but has finally found its form.

Over shimmering, floaty, hope-filled guitars, you’ll find a poignant melody that sings of longing.

It also boasts a star-studded lineup with Blur’s Graham Coxon contributing guitar and vocals, and it’s the perfect song for when you want to lighten your mood.

When A Good Man CriesCMAT

CMAT – When A Good Man Cries (Official Video)
When A Good Man CriesCMAT

Irish singer-songwriter CMAT is known for her unique style that fuses pop and country.

Her lyrics blend humor and melancholy, and her 2022 debut album, “If My Wife New I’d Be Dead,” won the RTÉ Choice Music Prize and garnered wide acclaim.

Her new song appears on her third album, “EURO-COUNTRY,” slated for release in August 2025.

This track is a melancholic pop ballad reminiscent of Stevie Nicks, portraying the complex emotions of a writer whose heart is captured more by creation than by romance.

Its poignant yet beautiful sound embodies the album’s overarching theme of loneliness bred by modern capitalism, making it a compelling listen.

A must-check for anyone who loves music rich in storytelling.

We’re Onto Something (ft. Zach Bryan)Kings Of Leon

Kings of Leon – We’re Onto Something (ft. Zach Bryan)
We're Onto Something (ft. Zach Bryan)Kings Of Leon

Kings of Leon, the rock band that has won four Grammy Awards and achieved global success with landmark records like Only by the Night, has dropped a powerful new track in collaboration with rising country singer Zach Bryan.

From a folk-tinged opening colored by Zach’s harmonica, the song unfolds into an arena-sized scale quintessentially Kings of Leon—the structure is truly superb.

Interweaving fragments of everyday life, it portrays a mindset striving to break free from escapism and self-loathing, and its raw inner conflict hits you hard.

First unveiled at their San Francisco show in August 2025, this work could be called a “down-to-earth anthem” born from the duo’s natural chemistry.

It’s the perfect piece for blowing away the blues.