[2025] Western Music You’ve Heard at Least Once — From Trending New Tracks to Timeless Classics

Sailor SongGigi Perez

Gigi Perez – Sailor Song (Official Music Video)

A gemlike love song that portrays emotions ebbing and flowing like warm waves and the receding tide.

Self-released by Gigi Perez in July 2024, the track went viral on TikTok and subsequently debuted at No.

1 on the UK Singles Chart.

Its appeal lies in the candid lyrics about her lover—who resembles Anne Hathaway—and a simple yet deeply affecting folk sound.

Hailing from the United States, Perez put out the song independently after parting ways with Interscope Records, achieving global success in just a few months.

Chronicling the ache of distance while yearning for passionate love, this piece is especially recommended for those in the throes of a bittersweet romance or anyone who wants to honor their own authentic way of loving.

EspressoSabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso

One of the defining smash hits of 2024 that’s drawing attention as an energetic, catchy dance-pop tune is the new song by singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter, who got her start with Disney.

It’s marked by the confident lyrics and captivating melody characteristic of the American artist.

Released in April 2024 just before her Coachella performance, the track quickly became a hot topic.

Sabrina has said she drew inspiration from her own caffeine addiction when creating the song.

The lyrics are sprinkled with slang and proper nouns that reflect youth culture, making it a track that gives listeners a fresh burst of energy.

Shape of YouEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Shape of You (Official Music Video)

Isn’t it safe to say that very few people hadn’t heard this song in 2017? Known as one of Ed Sheeran’s signature works, Shape of You is a pop track that uses tropical house-like sounds and gained worldwide popularity.

The lyrics are also highly memorable; unlike a typical love song, they portray the delicate feelings of a young man excited by an older woman.

Keeping those lyrics in mind as you listen makes the melody feel all the more passionate, so be sure to check out the Japanese-to-English translation as well.

Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen

Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe

Carly Rae Jepsen’s signature track, “Call Me Maybe,” was released in 2012.

This catchy teen-pop song became a global hit, topping the charts in many countries.

The melody was a big part of its success, but the lyrics also resonated—especially the twist ending where the classmate she’s crushing on turns out to be gay, which captured the hearts of many teens at the time.

If you like bright, poppy sounds, be sure to give it a listen.

See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa – See You Again ft. Charlie Puth [Official Video] Furious 7 Soundtrack

The classic song See You Again ft.

Charlie Puth by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth was created as a tribute when Paul Walker, who starred in the global blockbuster car action film The Fast and the Furious, passed away.

Perhaps because of this backstory behind its composition, it often seems to be used by the media in reports of obituaries and sad news.

Break Free ft. ZeddAriana Grande

Ariana Grande – Break Free (Official Video) ft. Zedd

Ariana Grande is a female singer from the United States who enjoys worldwide popularity.

Early on, she was called the second coming of Mariah Carey, but today she dominates the scene with her own unique musical style.

Among her works, one of the most famous is Break Free ft.

Zedd.

Featuring the globally renowned German music producer Zedd, the track is especially recommended for its memorable chorus.

Be sure to check it out.

High HopesPanic! At The Disco

Panic! At The Disco – High Hopes (Official Video)

Panic! at the Disco is a band known for a sound rooted in emo and pop-punk.

There was a time when they were criticized for potentially having a negative influence on young people due to the strength of their influence and message, but after releasing “High Hopes,” they came to be widely accepted.

It’s one of their signature works and is frequently used in Japanese media.

Many of you have probably heard it before, haven’t you?