Most Moving Western Songs Ranking [2025]

Someone Like YouAdele8rank/position

Adele – Someone Like You (Official Music Video)

This is a gem of a ballad sung by Adele, a singer-songwriter from the UK, that brought tears to listeners around the world.

It’s based on her own real-life experience of learning that her ex had found someone new.

The lyrics, which bravely claim “I’ll find someone like you” while her heart cries out “It isn’t over for me yet,” are so honest they make your chest tighten.

That complicated state of mind—holding painful lingering feelings yet trying to wish the other person happiness—is something anyone who’s been through a hard breakup can’t help but relate to.

Listening to this song may bring back memories of a love you can’t forget.

Her soulful voice etches that sorrow even more deeply into the heart.

My ImmortalEvanescence9rank/position

Evanescence – My Immortal

It’s a moving ballad where poignancy and power intersect.

The lyrics, which sing of the pain of a lost friendship and the strength that its memories give, truly resonate.

Amy Lee’s crystalline vocals and the piano’s melody weave a perfect harmony.

Featured on Evanescence’s debut album “Fallen,” released in 2003, the song became a worldwide hit.

The band version with added guitar and drums was used in the music video and on the radio.

It’s recommended for those who have experienced parting with someone dear or who are seeking songs with deeply resonant lyrics.

Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran10rank/position

Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud (Official Music Video)

A moving love song that sings of unchanging love for eternity.

Ed Sheeran’s sweet, wistful vocals resonate deep in the heart.

Released in 2014, the song became a global hit and received high acclaim, including winning two Grammy Awards.

With lyrics that vow a love that won’t change with age, it’s also popular as a wedding song.

It might be wonderful to listen to it with someone special and pledge your eternal love together.

Be sure to listen to this gem of a track packed with Ed Sheeran’s charm.

Time After TimeCyndi Lauper11rank/position

Cyndi Lauper – Time After Time (Official HD Video)

Time After Time carries a message in its chorus that radiates deep kindness: “If I ever go somewhere and disappear, please search and find me; even if you fall, I’ll be there by your side to support you.” The song is a mid-tempo ballad by American singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper.

The music video, featuring her striking orange hair, is crafted like a short story and is deeply moving—be sure to check it out if you can.

I Hate Everything About YouThree Days Grace12rank/position

Three Days Grace – I Hate Everything About You (Official Video)

Hailing from Ontario, Canada, Three Days Grace is a band that has captivated listeners since their formation in 1997 with a wide-ranging sound that spans from alternative rock to nu metal.

Since their major-label debut in 2003, their songs—laying bare anger and anguish—have resonated with audiences worldwide, earning numerous No.

1 spots on the Billboard charts.

Their prowess has been widely recognized, including winning a rock category award at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards.

In 2024, original member Adam Gontier returned, and the band embarked on a new challenge with a twin-vocal setup alongside Matt Walst.

Their music, which channels inner turmoil and conflict through a powerful sound, is perfect for moments when you want to release pent-up emotions.

B.Y.O.BSystem Of A Down13rank/position

System Of A Down – B.Y.O.B. (Official HD Video)

A signature work by System of a Down that shook the world with its violent rhythm and provocative lyrics.

Released in May 2005, this song was created with anger and protest against the Iraq War.

It delivers a scathing critique of the inequality that forces the poor into battle and protests the government’s inaction—messages that have not faded with time.

A Grammy-winning track, it delivers an especially powerful message to young people.

A powerful, aggressive song that resonates with those who long for peace.

When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne14rank/position

Avril Lavigne – When You’re Gone (Official Video)

This work, captivating with its poignant, heart-stirring melody and lyrics, is a power ballad that portrays a parting from a loved one.

The lyrics, which make one keenly feel the importance of what has been lost, resonate with many listeners.

It is included on Canadian artist Avril Lavigne’s third album, The Best Damn Thing, released in June 2007.

The music video depicts breakups among couples from various generations, beautifully expressing the song’s world.

As a song that stands by those who have experienced heartbreak or separation from someone dear, it is sure to be a source of comfort.