Saddest Western Songs Ranking [2025]

Wake Me Up When September EndsGreen Day57rank/position

Green Day – Wake Me Up When September Ends [Official Music Video] [4K Upgrade]

A song written by lead vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong about his father, who died of cancer on September 1, 1982.

It was originally planned for the 2002 compilation album Shenanigans, but since Billie Joe wasn’t in the emotional state to record it, it was later included on American Idiot.

LoveKeyshia Cole58rank/position

Keyshia Cole – Love (Alt. Version) (Official Music Video)

She is an R&B singer from California, United States.

This song was released as a single from her fourth album in 2005.

With this track, Keyshia made her first appearance in the Billboard Top 20.

The poignant ballad and her powerful vocals are truly moving.

Die YoungKe$ha59rank/position

Ke$ha – Die Young (Official Video)

Kesha’s hit song “Die Young.” Many of her tracks are upbeat, but “Die Young” is one of her signature goodbye songs.

While “die young” literally means to pass away at a young age, in this work it centers on the idea of staying youthful forever, even as you grow older.

The lyrics have a sad feel, focusing on a one-night romance, but because of the double meaning tied to the theme mentioned above, it’s surprisingly enjoyable to listen to.

You And MeLifehouse60rank/position

Lifehouse – You And Me (Official Music Video)

When it comes to sad songs, I tend to imagine something like a ballad.

If you combine that with beautiful instrument tones and vocals, I think it’s perfect.

This track is about as close as it gets to what I envision.

It’s also a sweet song, so I recommend it to women.

Bam Bam (ft. Ed Sheeran)Camila Cabello61rank/position

Camila Cabello – Bam Bam (Official Music Video) ft. Ed Sheeran

Released in 2022, Bam Bam is a standout hit whose lively rhythms and catchy melodies overflow with Latin flavor—so characteristic of Camila Cabello, who was born in Cuba.

The song also drew attention as a duet with massively popular singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, but what truly leaves a mark are the lyrics, widely thought to be about her ex-boyfriend Shawn Mendes, with whom her breakup was reported in 2019.

The vivid words convey just how painful the separation was, capturing Camila’s shifting emotional landscape with raw authenticity.

In the end, the song adopts a positive, forward-looking stance—life is like this, so just keep dancing—but it’s precisely because she endured that harsh, sorrowful period before reaching such acceptance that she was able to release a song like this.

A line that carries the nuance of “Not everything is going to work out, right?” holds a sense of letting go while still hinting at lingering feelings, leaving us with a poignant tightness in the chest.

Thnks fr th MmrsFall Out Boy62rank/position

Fall Out Boy – Thnks fr th Mmrs (Official Music Video)

If you like cool-sounding tracks, I recommend “Thnks fr th Mmrs.” It features a lot of sexy lyrics—and for good reason.

The song centers on a one-night stand, so the lyrics are deliberately sultry.

It’s like a dirty-style breakup song.

The melody is insanely cool, so rock fans will probably love it! It’s crafted with great attention to detail, so definitely give it a listen!

Never Say GoodbyeBon Jovi63rank/position

Bon Jovi – Never Say Goodbye (Official Music Video)

A track from their third album, Slippery When Wet, this power ballad uses a slow tempo to make Jon Bon Jovi’s vocals even more compelling.

It’s often regarded as one of Bon Jovi’s hidden gems.