Western Music Yami Song Rankings [2025]

Love The Way You Lie ft. RihannaEminem29rank/position

Eminem – Love The Way You Lie ft. Rihanna

Created by American rapper Eminem, this work is a shocking piece that candidly portrays the complexities of a violent romantic relationship.

Through a collaboration with Rihanna, it expresses the intertwining emotions of love and hate from both male and female perspectives.

Released in June 2010, it spent seven consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the U.

S.

Billboard Hot 100.

It topped the charts in more than 22 countries worldwide and became the best-selling single of Eminem’s career.

While it resonates with those suffering from dependent and destructive love, it also serves as a warning about the dangers of such relationships.

Some one like youAdele30rank/position

Adele – Someone Like You (Official Music Video)

Adele, currently the top CD seller, is still in her twenties despite that commanding presence.

Her success story is so large in scale that it can be a bit hard for Japanese people to fully grasp.

Her songs are by no means bright; many are in minor keys.

This song, which showcases her signature traits to the fullest, is also in a minor key, yet it’s filled with a powerful message and feels refreshing.

Don’t Let Me DownThe Chainsmokers ft. Daya31rank/position

The Chainsmokers – Don’t Let Me Down (Official Video) ft. Daya

Speaking of autumn, it’s a comfortable season, so many middle schoolers probably go out with friends.

This is the song I want you to listen to with your friends on those outings.

In the music video, the two members of The Chainsmokers are shown driving.

The HillsThe Weeknd32rank/position

The Weeknd – The Hills

A track about a celebrity consumed by self-destructive hedonism.

It was released in 2015 by the Canadian singer The Weeknd.

It features an eerie sound and samples Tom Raybould’s 2014 track “Revolution.”

Do I Wanna Know?Arctic Monkeys33rank/position

Arctic Monkeys – Do I Wanna Know? (Official Video)

Arctic Monkeys, a rock band from England.

Released in June 2013, this track is a signature song from their masterpiece AM.

You can almost picture the protagonist alone late at night, overwhelmed by thoughts of an ex-lover.

The dilemma of wanting to know how the other person feels, but being afraid of rejection.

That clinging obsession borders on stalking.

The heavy, undulating guitar riff that seems to embody these precarious emotions is incredibly striking.

The song achieved the remarkable feat of holding the No.

1 spot on the U.

S.

Alternative chart for 10 consecutive weeks, and it was also featured in the drama Peaky Blinders.

On sleepless nights when you can’t forget someone, it might be worth surrendering yourself to its dark allure.

I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys34rank/position

Backstreet Boys – I Want It That Way (Official HD Video)

This one is famous too, and I really love the chorus and the part right after it—it’s so cool, and I used to listen to it a lot.

There’s a time when you start admiring bands, and as a middle schooler you end up loving this kind of music and can memorize it quickly.

You really get into Western music.

It’s slow and easy to sing.

Girls Just Wanna Have FunCyndi Lauper35rank/position

Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Official Video)

This is another song that sticks in your head after just one listen.

It was often used on TV and frequently imitated, so I saw and heard it a lot.

It’s easy enough for middle schoolers, and every time I heard her voice, it got stuck in my head and wouldn’t go away.

She’s a captivating singer.