Ranking of Melancholic Western Songs [2025]

7 SummersMorgan Wallen85rank/position

Morgan Wallen – 7 Summers

This song, released in August 2020 by Tennessee-born singer-songwriter Morgan Wallen, is a beautiful ballad that evokes nostalgia for summers past.

Blending elements of country, pop rock, and soft rock, its sweet and wistful melody resonates deeply.

The lyrics, which reflect on his youth in East Tennessee and memories with a former lover, are nostalgic yet emotionally authentic, striking a chord with many listeners.

It set the record for the biggest first-day streams for a country song on Apple Music, reached No.

6 on the Billboard Hot 100, and became Wallen’s first entry into the Top 10—a milestone work.

It’s a poignant track you’ll want to listen to by the seaside as summer draws to a close.

Leave Your LoverSam Smith86rank/position

Sam Smith – Leave Your Lover (Official Video)

When it comes to songs about heartbreaking unrequited love, this is the one! The person I like already has a girlfriend, but I want them to break up and come to me.

It’s a sad yet beautiful song that captures those overflowing feelings that probably won’t come true, and it’s one you’ll want to listen to over and over again.

Anything Could HappenEllie Goulding87rank/position

Ellie Goulding – Anything Could Happen (Official Video)

A single released in 2012.

It became a hit in the United States and across Europe.

It features vocals by the London Community Gospel Choir.

The music video, which depicts a car accident involving a couple, was filmed in Malibu, California, in 2012.

IllusionDua Lipa88rank/position

Dua Lipa – Illusion (Official Music Video)

The world of psychological mind games depicted by UK-born Dua Lipa is as deep and complex as the ocean.

Released in April 2024, this song is an intriguing piece that sings of seeing through the other person’s façade while still having the composure to enjoy the situation.

Produced by Kevin Parker, its sound—skillfully weaving in elements of psychedelia and French house—envelops the listener like waves of emotion from the depths of the heart.

As a track on the album Radical Optimism, it stands as a symbol of her musical evolution.

It’s the perfect song for when you’re worn out by complicated relationships or want to reclaim your sense of self.

Against All Odds(Take A Look At Me Now)）Phil Collins89rank/position

Phil Collins – Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) (Official Music Video)

Japanese title: “I Want You to Look at Me.” This song is a single released in 1984 by the British singer Phil Collins.

It was used in the film “Against All Odds” (Japanese title: “A Hot Night in the Caribbean”).

The movie is set in the Caribbean, featuring plenty of beautiful ocean scenery.

Phil’s song became a hit and added luster to the production.

Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)Looking Glass90rank/position

Looking Glass – Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl) (Official Audio)

The four members of Looking Glass are a pop music group originally formed by graduates of Rutgers University.

This song was released in 1972 from their self-titled debut album and reached No.

1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 chart and the Cash Box Top 100 chart.

Shy GuyDiana King91rank/position

Diana King – Shy Guy

Let me introduce a quintessential 90s summer anthem by Diana King, the Jamaican artist who took the world by storm.

This smash hit rides a smooth blend of reggae fusion and dancehall rhythms to express a woman’s passionate feelings for a shy man.

There’s even a story that she finished the lyrics in just ten minutes—a testament to her extraordinary talent.

Released in March 1995, the song remains a summer staple, featured on her debut album “Tougher Than Love” and included on the Bad Boys movie soundtrack, which propelled it to global fame.

It peaked at No.

13 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Perfect for sun-soaked days at the beach or summer drives, it’s also a powerful track that can give you that extra push to take a step toward someone you’re interested in.