Heart-wrenching Western songs recommended for middle schoolers: world-class masterpieces and popular hits

Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis

Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger

When it comes to Oasis songs that make you cry, this is the one.

It’s the true classic.

A timeless masterpiece that can move listeners of any generation to tears.

It’s a song that will move you no matter how old you are, but there’s also something uniquely special about hearing it in your teens.

Not just the melody—the lyrics are wonderful, too.

Who KnewP!nk

P!nk – Who Knew (Official Video)

A song by P!nk filled with thoughts for a departed friend.

It’s a track that could move you to tears with P!nk’s pure, gentle feelings for her friend.

With its bright melody, it’s a song that makes you want to see a cherished friend.

CreepRadiohead

Radiohead – Creep

Among the hugely popular band Radiohead’s songs, this is one of the most beloved by fans.

During high school, as you go through various coming-of-age moments, you might sometimes feel the kind of pent-up emotion described in its lyrics.

It’s a track that somehow evokes the image of frustrated, heartfelt tears.

Under The BridgeRed Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Under The Bridge [Video]

When it comes to tear-jerking masterpieces by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, this is the song! Its melancholic melody and lyrics will soothe a weary heart.

Our younger days aren’t filled with fun all the time—there are moments when we can’t help but feel exhausted.

In those times, I hope you’ll listen to this song and let it heal your heart.

Vapour TrailRide

Ride- Vapour Trail

It’s a very pleasant track to listen to, marked by a wistful, shoegaze-inspired melody.

The sentimental, pure, and gentle lyrics and tones—brimming with the bittersweetness of youth—are utterly captivating.

If you come across this song during your youth, it will surely become a cherished memory.

UntitledSimple Plan

Simple Plan – Untitled (Official Video)

It’s Simple Plan’s hugely popular song ‘Untitled.

‘ It has a very heartrending melody, and its lyrics, tones, and vocals carry a certain depth that powerfully tug at the heartstrings.

When you’re troubled, listening to this song can somehow cleanse your heart.

I Gotta FeelingThe Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling (Official Music Video)

A classic by The Black Eyed Peas.

It’s a wonderful track that carries the scent of youth.

As you listen, happy memories naturally come flooding back, filling you with warmth.

Beneath its bright, dance-style melody, there’s a hint of bittersweetness—absolutely a song you should experience while you’re young.