Popular Depressive Songs: Western Music Artist Rankings [2025]

Until The World Goes ColdTrivium92rank/position

Trivium – Until The World Goes Cold [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Since the vocalist is half Japanese, you can find photos on Instagram of them holding chopsticks while eating.

Their powerful performance and the vocalist’s motivating voice are striking, but if you watch the music video, you’ll see the word “loneliness,” and overall this song brings the band’s darker side to the forefront.

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Tyler Farr – Redneck Crazy

Tyler Farr is a country singer from the United States.

The title track of his album Redneck Crazy drew a great deal of attention, not least because it was his debut and showcased his powerful, opera-trained voice.

The song portrays a slightly twisted kind of innocence in a man betrayed by his lover.

His sadness turns into anger, leading him to engage in stalker-like behavior—causing a scene outside his ex’s house—which feels both deeply human and terrifying.

Released in 2013, the song stirred controversy for its extremity, yet debuted at No.

2 on the country charts.

If you’re curious to glimpse the not-so-sweet side of romance, this might be worth a listen.

The protagonist’s actions are far from praiseworthy, but some listeners may still find themselves empathizing with his intense emotions.

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Tyler The Creator – She (feat. Frank Ocean)

This song, with Frank Ocean’s luscious vocals and a sticky, lingering track, is the work of the American maverick Tyler, the Creator, also known as the leader of the hip-hop collective Odd Future.

Despite its beautiful R&B-tinged sound, the story it tells is one of warped affection: a man peering through the window into his beloved’s room, creeping toward her as she sleeps.

Some listeners may feel a chill down their spine at the raw obsession and madness narrated over the sweet melody.

Released in May 2011 on the acclaimed album Goblin, this track vividly depicts a perverse form of love and has achieved the equivalent of 4 million units in sales in the United States.

It’s the perfect song for a night when you want to gaze into the thrilling darkness of romance.

Say It Ain’t SoWeezer95rank/position

Weezer – Say It Ain’t So (Version 3)

The full-on Weezer, slightly melancholic melody line brings you to the brink of hot tears.

That signature Weezer sound—evoking the spirit of boys in their adolescent years—resonates deeply, and it’s likely to strike a powerful chord with high schoolers.

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ZAYN – PILLOWTALK (Official Video)

This is ZAYN’s first single after leaving One Direction.

As the title suggests, it has a sensual finish, and the lyrics and arrangement, which pull you deep into its world, are addictive.

Since then, Zayn seems to have been busy, even collaborating with his former bandmate Harry’s ex-girlfriend, but imagining that relationship dynamic is enough to make you feel depressed.

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Zedd, Alessia Cara – Stay (Lyric Video)

Autumn is a season when the scenery is beautiful, with things like fall foliage.

“Stay,” which features such stunning landscapes in its viral video, is perfect for autumn.

Of course, the music is catchy too, and it became a huge hit, especially among young people.

The way the sound actually thins out in the chorus might be the secret to its Western pop vibe.

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blink-182 – Adam’s Song

A track released in 2000 by the American rock band Blink-182.

It’s about suicide and was written by bassist Mark Hoppus when he was experiencing depression.

It reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts.