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

7 SummersMorgan Wallen

Morgan Wallen – 7 Summers

This song, released in August 2020 by Tennessee-born singer-songwriter Morgan Wallen, is a beautiful ballad that evokes nostalgia for summers past.

Blending elements of country, pop rock, and soft rock, its sweet and wistful melody resonates deeply.

The lyrics, which reflect on his youth in East Tennessee and memories with a former lover, are nostalgic yet emotionally authentic, striking a chord with many listeners.

It set the record for the biggest first-day streams for a country song on Apple Music, reached No.

6 on the Billboard Hot 100, and became Wallen’s first entry into the Top 10—a milestone work.

It’s a poignant track you’ll want to listen to by the seaside as summer draws to a close.

Slow Down SummerThomas Rhett

Thomas Rhett – Slow Down Summer (Official Music Video)

This is a moving ballad that portrays the feelings of a young couple spending their last high school summer together.

Co-written by American country singer-songwriter Thomas Rhett and his father, songwriter Rhett Akins, the song captures the bittersweet desire to cherish the moment as two lovers, headed to different colleges, sense a looming farewell with the changing seasons.

A beautiful arrangement of a 14-piece string section and piano vividly evokes a nostalgic mood.

Released in November 2021, it served as the lead single from the album “Where We Started.” It’s a masterpiece that conveys the precious passage of time—highly recommended for those facing the end of summer or a milestone in life.

The Summer EndsAmerican Football

American Football – The Summer Ends

For music listeners who love the so-called ’90s genres of post-hardcore, emocore, and post-rock, the name American Football carries a special resonance.

Formed in 1997 around Mike Kinsella, a key figure in the American indie scene, the band released a single album before disbanding in 2000.

Miraculously, they reunited in 2014 and have since remained active, touring Japan and releasing new works.

Their sound—characterized by delicate, beautiful guitar arpeggios, tender melodies, and a palpable tension born from members with punk and hardcore roots—enjoys strong popularity here in Japan as well.

The track from their debut album mentioned here is, as its title suggests, a perfect masterpiece for the end of a summer day.

It’s also recommended for those who want to listen to music beyond the usual mainstream hits.

I Took A Pill In Ibiza (Seeb Remix)Mike Posner

Mike Posner – I Took A Pill In Ibiza (Seeb Remix) (Explicit)

A bittersweet summer anthem that portrays the emptiness and loneliness felt at the peak of success.

Crafted by American singer-songwriter Mike Posner, the song candidly reveals the honest feelings behind the glamorous party scene.

In Seeb’s Norwegian producer duo remix, the weight of the lyrics contrasts strikingly with the light, tropical house sound.

Released in March 2016 and reaching the top 10 in 27 countries, it’s a classic you’ll want to listen to alone on a summer night.

Highly recommended for those grappling with life’s uncertainties and complex emotions.

SunflowerPost Malone, Swae Lee

Post Malone, Swae Lee – Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) (Official Video)

A beautifully crafted collaboration by America’s Post Malone and Swae Lee that sings of the bittersweet ache of twilight and the complexities of love.

Using the sunflower as a metaphor, it portrays the struggle of a relationship where steadfast affection can at times become a burden, conveying with striking clarity the wavering emotions caught between dependence and freedom.

Released in October 2018 as the theme song for the animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, it reached No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It also achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first song to receive double diamond certification from the RIAA.

A track that offers comfort to those facing the end of summer or wrestling with matters of the heart.

SeñoritaShawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello – Señorita

This exquisite duet, wrapped in a passionate Latin pop sound, portrays a summer romance.

Performed by Canadian artist Shawn Mendes and Cuban-American artist Camila Cabello, it was released in June 2019 and topped the charts in over 30 countries worldwide.

Sensual guitar riffs and the duo’s interwoven vocals skillfully convey the push-and-pull and passion of love.

The lyrics, which sing of the bittersweet feelings of summer nights and the allure of forbidden love, resonate deeply with listeners.

It’s a perfect track for those who want to feel like they’re watching a romantic film or to set the mood for a special moment with someone important.

One KissCalvin Harris, Dua Lipa

Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa – One Kiss (Official Video)

This collaboration between Scotland’s Calvin Harris and the UK’s Dua Lipa is a heart-pounding dance anthem that captures the exhilaration of falling in love with just one kiss.

Its modern reimagining of 1990s house music pairs perfectly with Dua Lipa’s cool, crystalline vocals, creating an instantly captivating allure.

Released in April 2018, the track spent eight consecutive weeks at number one on the UK charts and topped charts in more than 32 countries worldwide.

It’s the perfect song for a sunset drive or a relaxing moment with a gentle breeze.