Ranking of Melancholic Western Songs [2025]

Nothin’ On YouB.o.B feat. Bruno Mars43rank/position

B.o.B – Nothin’ On You (feat. Bruno Mars) [Official Video]

Among all the many beautiful people, there isn’t a single one who surpasses you.

That sweet chorus makes girls in love feel happy, and it’s a song that boys currently in love can really relate to.

You’ll also be drawn in by the sweet vocals.

Chasing CarsSnow Patrol44rank/position

Snow Patrol – Chasing Cars (Official Video)

This is an exquisitely pure love song by Snow Patrol, a rock band from Scotland.

It expresses a heartfelt wish to simply lie side by side with the one you love and forget the clamor of the world.

The deep affection—so profound it’s hard to put into words—rises alongside the sweeping melody and truly hits you in the chest.

Included on the 2006 masterpiece Eyes Open, the song gained worldwide popularity thanks to the hit drama Grey’s Anatomy.

The fact that it remained on the UK charts for an astounding 111 weeks speaks to how deeply it resonated with so many people.

It’s the kind of song that gently stays with you on a late-summer evening, when the fading light makes you a touch sentimental.

You Are Not AloneMichael Jackson45rank/position

Michael Jackson – You Are Not Alone (Official Video)

An R&B ballad about love and loneliness that reached No.

1 on the charts in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Written by R.

Kelly, the song was inspired by a difficult period in Michael Jackson’s life.

Lisa Marie Presley, who was married to Michael at the time, appears in the music video.

I’m Into YouJennifer Lopez ft. Lil Wayne46rank/position

Jennifer Lopez – I’m Into You ft. Lil Wayne

As the title suggests, she passionately sings lyrics that say “I’m crazy about you” with her sultry, soaring voice.

It’s a song about a woman in mature love—not only fun to listen to, but the music video, featuring a sexy dance, is a must-see.

Feels Like SummerChildish Gambino47rank/position

Childish Gambino – Feels Like Summer

A track by Childish Gambino notable for its gentle vibe and bittersweet lyrics.

It’s included on the EP “Summer Pack,” released in July 2018, and features a laid-back R&B sound.

At first glance it seems to depict a calm summer day, but it actually carries a warning about environmental and social issues.

The animated music video also drew attention.

It’s a song that evokes a mature sense of melancholy—perfect for late summer.

I recommend listening at dusk, with the sun going down and the window open to let in a cool breeze.

Only TimeEnya48rank/position

Enya – Only Time (Official 4K Music Video)

With a voice that carries a serene, almost sacred resonance, Enya has soothed listeners around the world.

In Japan, too, her ethereal sound is widely known.

This piece conveys a universal message—that only the passage of time can heal all things—set to a beautiful melody that ebbs and flows like the tide.

The many layered vocals seem to bring both the wistful mood of summer’s end and a quiet hope for tomorrow to the heart.

The song is included on the album A Day Without Rain, released in November 2000, and was also featured in the film Sweet November.

In 2001, it touched countless hearts and is known for reaching number 10 on the U.

S.

charts.

It’s the kind of track you’ll want to listen to while gazing at the evening sky, lost in thought.

Want U BackCher Lloyd49rank/position

Cher Lloyd – Want U Back (US Version)

This is the one song I absolutely want girls with unrequited love for their ex to listen to.

“I still want you to come back,” “I get jealous of other girls”—those honest, pure feelings are so relatable.

The colorful music video is also really fun to watch.