Most Moving Western Songs Ranking [2025]

We Are The WorldUSA For Africa50rank/position

U.S.A. For Africa – We Are the World

We Are the World was created through the collaboration of many artists to help people suffering from hunger in Africa.

The project, called USA for Africa, brought together global stars such as Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, and Diana Ross to record the song.

The lyrics, which sing that the world is one, also carry a prayer for peace.

If wars were to end, the number of people suffering from hunger would surely decrease.

Don’t you think that connecting people’s hearts across the world and creating a calmer, kinder world is the first step toward peace?

I Just Called to Say I Love YouStevie Wonder51rank/position

Stevie Wonder I Just Called To Say I Love You

This is a classic song by singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder, loved by music fans around the world.

It was released in 1984.

Chosen as the theme song for the film The Woman in Red, it became a massive hit.

It’s also extremely popular in Japan.

The lyrics evoke all four seasons, so while it’s perfect for autumn, it’s recommended year-round.

Harvest MoonNeil Young52rank/position

Neil Young – Harvest Moon [Official Music Video]

This song is marked by a warm acoustic sound and a memorable melody.

Lyrics that celebrate enduring love gently embrace the listener’s heart.

Included on the album Harvest Moon, released in November 1992, it became a work that symbolized Neil Young’s commercial and critical resurgence.

The gentle tones of banjo and piano seem to capture the glow of moonlight in the night sky.

It’s recommended for moments when you want to reflect on memories with someone special or simply relax and enjoy music.

Through this piece, you’re sure to feel the depth of love and the richness of life.

My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion53rank/position

Céline Dion – My Heart Will Go On (Taking Chances World Tour: The Concert)

A signature work by Canadian artist Celine Dion, released in November 1997 as a movie theme song celebrating eternal love.

Created as the theme for James Cameron’s film Titanic, it seamlessly blends James Horner’s sweeping composition with Will Jennings’s poetic lyrics.

Also included on the album Let’s Talk About Love, it achieved the remarkable feat of winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song and four Grammy Awards.

Its message—singing of the enduring power of love that lives on in the heart even amid the profound sorrow of losing a loved one—resonates with everyone who holds dear someone special.

Let It GoIdina Menzel54rank/position

Idina Menzel – Let It Go (from “Frozen”) (Audio)

The theme song from the movie that sparked a worldwide boom in 2013.

It’s a moving track that portrays a woman unleashing the power she had kept hidden and embracing her true self.

Idina Menzel’s powerful vocals are striking, and the chorus is especially captivating.

It’s a song that even those not confident in English can enjoy.

Featured on the soundtrack of the film Frozen, it was translated into 25 languages.

In 2014, it sold 109,000 copies and became the fifth best-selling song in the world that year.

It’s highly recommended for high school students too—a song that gives you the courage to live as yourself.

Perfect for karaoke and sure to get everyone excited! Why not sing it with friends and have fun?

If We Hold On TogetherDiana Ross55rank/position

Diana Ross – If We Hold On Together

This is another song so famous that we even performed it in our middle school band, and the melody is absolutely wonderful.

It’s quite old, but you can still listen to it easily today, and each word is clear and easy to understand, so I think it’s perfect for learning English.

I love its mellow, gentle tone.

That GirlSarah Elisabeth,Carlisio Keys56rank/position

That Girl

This track by Sarah Elizabeth and Carlicio Keys features a smooth, comfortable R&B sound.

Based in New York, a vocalist with soul-stirring expressiveness and a producer leading the evolution of contemporary R&B weave together this work.

It captures the longing for that “ideal someone” we all imagine, as well as the earnest desire to become that person, all set to a beautiful melody.

Released in February 2023, this single is sure to gently resonate with listeners.

When you want to feel confident, or spend a quiet night facing yourself, why not immerse yourself in this refined sound? It will surely fill you with energy for tomorrow.