Saddest Western Songs Ranking [2025]

Fix YouColdplay29rank/position

Coldplay – Fix You (Official Video)

Whether or not you like the band Coldplay, if you can’t recognize how great this song is, you should probably stop listening to music.

They’re a serious band, so they may lack a sense of fun, but conversely, they became the number one band in the UK on the strength of their songs alone.

Sing For The MomentEminem30rank/position

Eminem – Sing For The Moment (Official Music Video)

Eminem, who performs the song, is ranked 83rd on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Greatest Artists.

The song was released in 2003.

His rap—filled with irony and sorrow, characteristic of someone from a white working-class background—strikes a chord.

Because Of YouKelly Clarkson31rank/position

Kelly Clarkson – Because Of You (Official HD Video)

Kelly Clarkson, the inaugural champion of the hit show American Idol, excels at pop rock with a country influence.

With her lovable personality and clean, catchy vocals, she became popular especially in the United States.

Because of You is known as one of her signature songs, depicting the feelings of a woman who, after a breakup, has become self-destructive.

Thanks to its catchiness, it was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Country Collaboration with Vocals.

drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo32rank/position

Olivia Rodrigo – drivers license (Official Video)

A gem of a ballad by American artist Olivia Rodrigo, layering the pain of heartbreak over the driver’s license—a symbol of youth.

Released in January 2021, her debut single portrays the protagonist’s inability to let go of feelings for an ex, expressed through the imagery of a solitary drive.

The piano-driven track’s emotional swells vividly convey the sense of loss when a promised future is suddenly severed, as well as the complex jealousy toward a new partner.

As the lead single from the album SOUR, it topped the charts in 25 countries worldwide.

This masterpiece offers deep comfort to those facing the end of a first love or feeling isolated at a turning point in life.

IrreplaceableBeyoncé33rank/position

Beyoncé – Irreplaceable

Beyoncé is an American R&B singer who captivates listeners with her powerful vocals.

She’s an artist with extremely high name recognition in Japan as well.

While many people associate her with powerful, high-energy melodies, her more laid-back tracks are actually quite good, too.

“Irreplaceable” is a song that reveals a new side of her.

It portrays a woman fed up with a clingy boyfriend, and the contrast with the melody makes it a really interesting piece.

Be sure to check it out!

Time After TimeCyndi Lauper34rank/position

Cyndi Lauper – Time After Time (Official HD Video)

Released in 1983 on Cyndi Lauper’s album She’s So Unusual, it was issued as a single the following year, in 1984.

It reached No.

1 in the U.

S.

and has been covered by many famous artists, including Miles Davis.

When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne35rank/position

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

It is sung by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne.

It was released as a single from her third album, The Best Damn Thing.

The song portrays the painful situation of having to say goodbye to someone dear.

Known for her energetic image, Avril delivers a mature, womanly ballad that showcased her growth.