Popular Western music. Latest rankings [2025]

Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen8rank/position

Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe

This song by Canadian artist Carly Rae Jepsen vividly portrays the impulsive rush of a single-minded teenage crush and the sweet, bittersweet flutter that comes with it—acting before thinking when you fall in love at first sight.

The restless mix of hope and anxiety after confessing your feelings is something many of us have experienced or dreamed of.

The track seems to suggest that the reckless boldness of youth can be exactly what opens the door to the future.

Released in September 2011 and featured on the acclaimed album “Kiss,” it was also used in Japan as the ending theme for “The! Sekai Gyoten News!” and achieved the remarkable feat of holding No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks.

If you’re feeling timid about love, why not listen to this song and let it give you courage?

Love YourselfJustin Bieber9rank/position

Justin Bieber – Love Yourself (PURPOSE : The Movement)

This work, one of his signature songs, is a hit number from the album Purpose, released in November 2015.

With a simple arrangement centered on the sound of the guitar, the melody is remarkably easy to remember.

Since it’s sung in a whisper rather than belted out, some listeners may find it surprisingly easy to sing.

The song reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts and impressively topped the year-end chart for 2016.

PhotographEd Sheeran10rank/position

Ed Sheeran – Photograph (Official Music Video)

There’s a timeless song that accompanies those sentimental moments when you look back on summer memories alongside your photos.

It’s a track by Ed Sheeran, the globally renowned singer-songwriter from the UK.

Featured on the acclaimed album ‘×,’ which won British Album of the Year at the 2015 BRIT Awards, this folk-pop ballad was released as a single.

Centered on a long-distance relationship, it portrays a couple reaffirming their love through photographs.

The message—that even apart, hearts remain close—gently seeps in, carried by his soft vocals and acoustic sound.

The music video, which uses real home videos from his childhood, deepens the song’s warm yet bittersweet atmosphere and is truly moving.

As summer comes to an end, why not listen to it while thinking of someone special?

All of MeJohn Legend11rank/position

John Legend – All of Me (Official Video)

The ultimate love ballad that sings of unconditional love for a cherished partner continues to move the hearts of many.

This song, dedicated by American artist John Legend to his now wife Chrissy Teigen, portrays a deep affection that cherishes even a partner’s perfect imperfections.

Set to a simple piano melody, the lyrics express an ideal form of love in which two people fully accept each other, stirring listeners’ emotions.

Released as a single in August 2013, it became a massive hit, reaching No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 the following year.

Beloved by couples around the world, it remains a go-to song to enrich special moments with loved ones, such as weddings and anniversaries.

You Belong With MeTaylor Swift12rank/position

Taylor Swift – You Belong With Me

The person standing next to the one you love is someone other than you.

This signature song by American artist Taylor Swift belts out that frustrating, unrequited jealousy over an up-tempo melody.

Its lyrics—contrasting his glamorous girlfriend with the plain, unnoticed self watching from the bleachers—leave a poignant impression of a tender, aching heart.

Many will relate to the tight squeeze in your chest when she pleads, “I’m the one who understands you best.” The bright, catchy sound only makes the jealousy and frustration stand out more, cutting straight to the heart.

This is a track that poppily speaks for those helpless, pent-up feelings.

Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran13rank/position

Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud (Official Music Video)

A gem of a love song that gently sings of the wonder of eternal love.

It’s a single from the British artist Ed Sheeran’s 2014 June album “×.” With a warm gaze upon two people growing old together as time passes, it paints the unchanging depth of their love.

The music video, memorable for its graceful dance scenes with American dancer Brittany Cherry, was completed after Sheeran practiced for three weeks.

At the 58th Annual Grammy Awards in 2016, it won Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.

It was also used as an insert song in the film “Me Before You,” and is cherished as a wedding staple.

It’s a track that will make the days spent with your loved one shine even brighter.

Bad DayDaniel Powter14rank/position

Daniel Powter – Bad Day (Official Music Video) [HD]

Many people will probably recognize it the moment they hear that striking piano-led intro.

It’s a world-famous classic by Canadian musician Daniel Powter.

Centered on the theme of having a “bad day,” its lyrics tenderly accompany a heart weighed down by helplessness, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in 2005 as a single from the album Daniel Powter, it spent five consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts.

The fact that it was used on a popular American audition show to send off contestants whose dreams had been dashed seems to symbolize the song’s bittersweet worldview.

It’s a piece I recommend for those nights when your heart feels like it’s about to break—listen alone and let the tears flow.