Resonance of Twilight: Emo Western Songs Echoing at Summer’s End

SummerCalvin Harris

Calvin Harris – Summer (Official Video)

This track, released in March 2014, is a shining fusion of electro house and dance-pop by Calvin Harris, one of the world’s top DJs and producers, who also performs the vocals himself.

Its lively beat and catchy melody stand out, while the lyrics—centered on summer encounters and romance—truly resonate.

Depicting the changing landscape of love alongside the shifting seasons, it skillfully expresses everything from the exhilaration of meeting someone new to the sorrow of parting.

Featured on the album “Motion,” it achieved major international success, including reaching No.

1 on the UK Singles Chart.

It’s a perfect song for looking back on summer memories or for anyone nursing a bittersweet heart.

Wake Me Up When September EndsGreen Day

Green Day – Wake Me Up When September Ends [Official Music Video] [4K Upgrade]

It’s a lyrical and melancholic masterpiece by Green Day, the globally renowned punk band that achieved extraordinary success, included on their historic 2005 classic album American Idiot.

The progression from the acoustic guitar backing into the full band sound in the latter half is dramatic and profoundly moving.

The striking title was inspired by words frontman Billie Joe Armstrong uttered when he lost his father at the age of ten.

Knowing the story behind the song makes its appeal stand out even more.

The drama-style music video is also excellent, and beyond summer, its nostalgic melody that evokes a sense of “endings” will resonate with anyone who has experienced the loss of someone dear, bringing them to tears.

Summer LoveOne Direction

One Direction – Summer Love (Audio)

One Direction, a boy band hugely popular in Japan as well, debuted in 2010 and announced a hiatus in 2016.

Since then, each member has pursued solo careers across various genres, yet the group itself still enjoys enduring popularity.

When it comes to a song that perfectly suits the end of summer, many people probably think of Summer Love.

Its lyrics about seeing off someone special at summer’s end fit this theme perfectly.

Unchained MelodyThe Righteous Brothers

Unchained Melody – Righteous Brothers

The Righteous Brothers are an American male duo.

They were pioneers of “blue-eyed soul,” in which white artists sing soul music, and their song “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” reached No.

1 in the U.

S.

in 1964.

“Unchained Melody” is also famous as a song featured in the film Ghost.

It’s a very emotional love ballad.

Long Hot SummerThe Style Council

The Style Council – Long Hot Summer

Paul Weller is the eternal big brother of the UK rock scene, earning enduring respect from subsequent musicians, including the Gallagher brothers of Oasis.

While many admire Weller’s early career with The Jam and his later solo work, there must be quite a few who like Weller best in his Style Council era.

Wearing his love for Black music on his sleeve, he crafted high-quality pop that deftly incorporated jazz and soul, helping to energize British music in the 1980s.

Released in 1983, The Style Council’s Long Hot Summer is a classic slow jam-ballad that sings of the end of those long, sweltering summer days.

Its stylishly tasteful arrangement is perfect for a drive, but when you really read the lyrics, it seems the protagonist’s anguish is never truly resolved…

SeasonsThirty Seconds To Mars

Thirty Seconds To Mars – Seasons (Official Lyric Video)

In life, everyone experiences various changes—like meetings and partings, or shifts in the weather.

The song “Seasons” reminds us how important it is to accept those changes.

It’s the lead single from Thirty Seconds to Mars’ album “It’s The End Of The World But It’s A Beautiful Day.” Its profound message and somewhat wistful vocals are truly heart-wrenching.

Summer 2020Jhené Aiko

Jhené Aiko – Summer 2020 (Official Video)

As the title suggests, “Summer 2020” is a song about the summer of 2020 by Jhené Aiko, a Japanese American singer-songwriter who enjoys great popularity not only in her home country of the United States but also across Europe.

Sampling Kool & The Gang’s classic “Summer Madness,” the track pairs Aiko’s beautiful vocals with a chill, mellow sound that feels perfect for cooling down the sweltering tail end of summer.

That said, the summer of 2020 was when the pandemic raged across the globe, and the lyrics clearly convey the struggles and sorrow faced during that difficult time.

I hope that one day, as we listen to this song, the heavy memories of that summer will fade into the distant past.