Heart-wrenching Western songs recommended for middle schoolers: world-class masterpieces and popular hits
I’ve put together a selection of tear-jerker Western songs recommended for junior high school students.
Junior high is arguably the most emotionally sensitive time in life.
In such a period, songs that make you cry can quietly stay by your side, resonate with your feelings, and sometimes hold a very important place.
Why not translate the English lyrics and try to grasp the songwriter’s intentions?
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Tearjerker Western songs recommended for junior high school students: World classics and popular tracks (41–50)
You’re BeautifulJames Blunt
It’s a classic tear-jerking love song by James Blunt.
Its somewhat bittersweet vibe makes it a perfect match for one’s youth.
Surely, listening to this song with a lover when you’re young would make for a truly wonderful time.
I’m YoursJason Mraz
A heartwarming love song wrapped in kindness and warmth.
Jason Mraz’s gentle vocals and the light, cheerful sound of the ukulele bring a comfort reminiscent of a sunny summer day.
The lyrics convey the feeling of being in love in a straightforward way—so honest it’s almost embarrassing—and you can’t help but smile.
Released in 2008, the song became a global hit, staying on the U.
S.
Billboard charts for 76 weeks.
It’s perfect not only for high school students in the midst of their youth, but for anyone who wants to express their feelings to someone special.
If you have emotions you haven’t yet put into words, this song might give you the courage to do so.
Cry Me A RiverJustin Timberlake
A song by the hugely popular artist Justin Timberlake about his ex-girlfriend Britney Spears.
It may not leave you with a refreshing feeling, but many of us have bitter memories of love from our younger days.
In such times, letting out your frustrations with this song and shedding some cathartic tears might be one way to cope.
Because Of YouKelly Clarkson
This is a song by Kelly Clarkson that portrays a woman’s heartbreaking experience of lost love.
Its powerful melody and vocals amid the sadness are truly moving.
It’s a track I especially recommend to high school girls who have gone through a painful breakup.
NumbLinkin Park
It’s said to be a song sung to the singer’s own mother.
It can also be taken as a song between lovers, but it repeatedly sings about being tired of living the way the other person wants.
Interpretations vary, but even if you listen to it in middle school without understanding the lyrics, I think by the time you graduate you’ll be able to understand parts of it.
Shadow Of The DayLinkin Park
Linkin Park’s “Shadow of the Day.” Within its calm, flowing comfort lies the unmistakably smart Linkin Park sound that you can’t help but get lost in.
It has a cool flavor only they could achieve after so many transformations, and it’s a track that’s sure to move any rock-loving high school boy.
PhotographNickelback
When it comes to tear-jerking Western songs I want high school students to listen to, the first one that comes to mind is Nickelback’s “Photograph.” Its warm lyrics feel like they contain everything about youth, and they bring tears to my eyes.
It’s a song I’d love for you to listen to on graduation day.