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Western songs to listen to in winter: heart-touching winter songs

When winter comes and the weather turns cold, don’t you find there are certain songs you mysteriously want to listen to?

Love songs, gentle ballads, tracks with a clear, transparent sound that conjure up a magical winter—there are so many…

In this article, I’ll be introducing a wide selection of popular Western winter songs!

From Christmas and snow to December, romance, and peace—we’ve picked out a broad range of tracks across different eras and genres.

I hope you find the one perfect song that feels just right for you.

Now, let’s dive right in and listen to some recommended numbers for the eventful season of winter!

Western songs to listen to in winter: Heartfelt winter songs (51–60)

Sweater WeatherThe Neighbourhood

The Neighbourhood – Sweater Weather (Official Video)
Sweater WeatherThe Neighbourhood

Sweater Weather is a song you’ll want to listen to on a cold winter day.

It’s a track by the rock band The Neighbourhood, released as the lead single from their debut album I Love You.

Sung from a male perspective, the song depicts feeling a loved one’s body warmth on a chilly day.

It’s a thoroughly romantic love song, but if you dig deeper into the lyrics, other interpretations begin to emerge.

What kind of relationship between the two people is really being portrayed? Let your imagination roam.

Ruin My LifeZara Larsson

Zara Larsson – Ruin My Life (Official Music Video)
Ruin My LifeZara Larsson

Zara Larsson is an artist from Stockholm, Sweden.

She gained popularity in her home country and made her world debut in 2015.

Her stylish sound, centered on R&B and pop while mixing in dance music and EDM, has been highly acclaimed, and she continues to release numerous hit songs.

One of her signature tracks, “Ruin My Life,” was released in 2018 and became such a hit that it was even nominated for a Grammy.

It’s not explicitly themed around winter, but it’s perfect for the season!

Forever WinterTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Forever Winter (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault) (Lyric Video)
Forever WinterTaylor Swift

A masterpiece that lets you feel deep affection, “Forever Winter.” It’s a track included on Taylor Swift’s album Red (Taylor’s Version).

The lyrics use winter and cold as metaphors for difficult times in life, and the summer sun as a metaphor for love.

However, the key point is that the message is directed toward an ex-lover.

Because of that, it conveys a heartwarming message while also evoking a sense of bittersweet sorrow.

Keeping that in mind as you listen also makes the meaning of the title feel even more profound.

Stranger In MoscowMichael Jackson

Michael Jackson – Stranger In Moscow (Official Video)
Stranger In MoscowMichael Jackson

“Stranger in Moscow” was released as a single from Michael Jackson’s 1996 album HIStory.

He wrote the song while staying in Moscow during a tour, and it’s said to reflect the suffering and sadness he was experiencing at the time.

After its release, it became a hit mainly in Europe, reaching number one on the charts in Italy and Spain, and holding the top spot on the UK dance chart for five consecutive weeks.

Western songs to listen to in winter: heart-touching winter songs (61–70)

Cold ft. FutureMaroon 5

Maroon 5 – Cold ft. Future (Official Music Video)
Cold ft. FutureMaroon 5

The song “Cold” is a collaboration between Maroon 5, the hugely popular American band, and Atlanta-born rapper Future.

Released in 2016 as a single by Maroon 5, it was later included on the album Red Pill Blues, which reached No.

1 in the United States.

The lyrics, a heartfelt cry about feeling his girlfriend’s emotions drift away from him, are truly poignant.

It’s perfect for those solitary, wistful moments on a cold winter day.

WintertimeNorah Jones

Norah Jones – Wintertime (Audio)
WintertimeNorah Jones

“Wintertime” is a song by American jazz singer Norah Jones, released digitally in 2018.

It’s a collaboration with Jeff Tweedy of the American alternative rock band Wilco, and his son Spencer Tweedy also plays on the track.

With Norah’s vocals and piano at the forefront, the gentle sound makes it perfect for listening in a warm room on a cold winter day—sure to put you in a wonderful mood.

Thank God It’s ChristmasQueen

Queen – Thank God It’s Christmas (Official Lyric Video)
Thank God It's ChristmasQueen

Even among Queen fans, I think many people surprisingly don’t know this song.

However, in terms of quality, it’s every bit the equal of their famous, signature tracks.

It wouldn’t be strange if it were known as a winter staple, so I highly recommend it! I’ve heard the song was written by guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor.

It seems Freddie had overcome all kinds of difficulties up to this point.

Freddie, who was gay and passed away from AIDS, likely experienced a great deal of anguish in exchange for his extraordinary talent.

In this song, you can almost hear his gratitude for life itself.