[30s] Popular Western Music Rankings [By Generation]

Love The Way You LieEminem15rank/position

Eminem – Love The Way You Lie ft. Rihanna

Rihanna’s vocals at the very beginning bring out the ultimate sense of sorrow.

When it comes to love, we can get so heated that we lose sight of everything around us.

We might do the wrong thing.

Each time, it turns into a fight, and there are days we can’t take back.

It’s a song whose lyrics about intense love between a man and a woman really sink into the heart.

ChandelierSia16rank/position

Sia – Chandelier (Official Video)

She is Sia, the enigmatic Australian singer.

Her vocals and singing ability drew major attention with the 2011 collaboration “Titanium” with David Guetta.

Her clear, yet somehow wistful voice is especially popular.

Thousand YearsChristina Perri17rank/position

Christina Perri – A Thousand Years [Official Music Video]

A song used as the theme for the film The Twilight Saga, which was also popular in Japan.

As a song that vows eternal love, it’s a popular choice for weddings.

Since it’s sung at a steady, gentle pace, I think it’s easy to sing.

It’s a piece you’ll want to perform with heartfelt tenderness.

Starboy ft. Daft PunkThe Weeknd18rank/position

The Weeknd – Starboy ft. Daft Punk (Official Video) ft. Daft Punk

The Weeknd is an R&B singer from Scarborough, Canada.

In 2010, despite being unknown, the songs he posted on the internet drew attention and made him widely known.

His sensual voice and mysterious music captivate listeners.

MAGIC!Rude19rank/position

MAGIC! – Rude (Official Video)

This is a track with a wonderfully laid-back reggae vibe.

Especially on your days off, listening to it might help remove everyday stress.

It also works great as background music—neither too dark nor too bright, just right.

Its relaxed feel is what makes it incredibly appealing.

All Of MeJohn Legend20rank/position

John Legend – All of Me (Official Video)

This is the kind of song that makes you think, “I want someone to sing this to me!” without even meaning to.

I can’t get John’s voice out of my head.

In the music video, he looks simply wonderful singing and playing the piano.

The black-and-white filming enhances the song’s world even more, and his chemistry with the beautiful model makes my heart race.

NumbLinkin Park21rank/position

Numb (Official Music Video) [4K UPGRADE] – Linkin Park

In the desperate struggle to live up to others’ expectations, you can lose sight of who you really are.

This song powerfully portrays that uniquely youthful conflict and anguish.

It repeatedly voices the exhaustion of continually performing the “ideal self” demanded by parents and teachers, the loneliness of being understood by no one, and the sense of emotions going numb—resonating deeply with listeners in their teens and twenties.

Beginning with gentle piano and synthesizer and erupting emotionally at the chorus, the arrangement is breathtaking.

Released in September 2003 as the third single from the album “Meteora,” it became a massive hit, topping the music charts for 12 consecutive weeks.

The music video, filmed in Prague, has surpassed one billion views and is highly acclaimed for its visual expression.

When you feel on the verge of losing your sense of self, this song will be there to stay by your side.