Popular Western Love Songs and Romance Tracks Ranking [2025]

One Call AwayCharlie Puth57rank/position

Charlie Puth – One Call Away [Official Video]

Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth rose to global fame after being featured on the ending theme “See You Again” from the film Fast & Furious 7 (Furious 7).

Known for his strikingly high vocal tone, he excels at sweet, love-filled ballads.

His classic “One Call Away” is a particularly memorable work, featuring romantic lyrics that portray a man devoted to his lover.

Call me maybeCarly Rae Jepsen58rank/position

Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe

We’d like to introduce this song by Carly Rae Jepsen, which became an explosive hit thanks in part to tweets from Justin Bieber.

Many people have probably heard the strings and melody in the chorus somewhere before, and you can tell that the song places a lot of emphasis on the chorus in its overall structure.

This track, in particular, has a very girlish vibe—an uplifting, happy song that makes you feel her fluttering excitement.

Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi59rank/position

Lewis Capaldi – Someone You Loved

A gem of a ballad that gently stays close to the hearts of those in pain.

Hailing from Scotland, Lewis Capaldi is a singer-songwriter known for his powerful vocals and deep emotional expression.

Released in November 2018, this work is a soulful song that tenderly embraces the ache of heartbreak and loss.

Set to the sound of piano, it quietly portrays the earnest feelings of a protagonist who has lost someone dear.

The music video features actor Peter Capaldi, and through a story of organ donation, it conveys both the sorrow of parting from a loved one and the connection to a new life.

Included on the album “Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent,” it won Song of the Year at the 2019 Brit Awards.

It’s a track that gently gives you a push when you stand at a crossroads in life with a deeply wounded heart.

Love StoryTaylor Swift60rank/position

Taylor Swift – Love Story

Inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Taylor Swift elevated a classic theme into a heartwarming story.

Set to a sweeping melody, the song portrays the pure feelings of young lovers and their conflict with the forces that stand in their way.

Seamlessly blending country and pop, the track was released in September 2008 and garnered a worldwide sensation.

It sold over 6 million copies in the United States and more than 18 million globally.

The music video, adorned with historical costumes and settings, won a Country Music Association Award.

This song is perfect for healing the pain of heartbreak or seeking empathy when you’re deeply in love.

It is truly a timeless masterpiece that speaks to everyone struggling with love.

You & IOne Direction61rank/position

One Direction – You & I

A ballad characterized by guitar sounds, released by One Direction in 2014.

It was a hit around the world and won a Brit Award in 2015.

The music video, directed by Ben Winston, was filmed at Clevedon Pier in southwest England.

Open ArmsJourney62rank/position

Journey – Open Arms (Official Video – 1982)

Open Arms, one of Journey’s signature songs that made a huge impact in the 1980s.

Released in 1982, this classic ballad is still loved around the world.

Co-written by Jonathan Cain and Steve Perry, the song carries a powerful yet gentle message about trying to reclaim a lost love.

Its soaring, dynamic chorus stands out, and the lyrics and melody are a perfect match.

In Japan, it’s also known as the theme song for the film “Umizaru,” where its moving melody and lyrics captured the hearts of many.

It’s recommended not only for Journey fans but for anyone looking for a romantic song.

November RainGuns N’ Roses63rank/position

Guns N’ Roses – November Rain

A song by the globally popular rock band Guns N’ Roses, who released numerous hit numbers from the late 1980s onward.

Featured on the album Use Your Illusion I, the track reached No.

3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The fusion of Axl Rose’s piano and majestic strings creates a classical, awe‑inspiring atmosphere.

Slash’s guitar solo, unfolding within this nearly nine-minute epic, is truly moving.

Exploring the universal themes of love and loss, its dramatic music video—where joy and sorrow intersect—surpassed 2 billion views in February 2023.

It’s a grand medium-tempo ballad whose fragile, bittersweet portrayal of changing love slowly seeps into the heart during the chilly, nostalgic season.