Western Music Winter Song Rankings [2025]

Wildest DreamsTaylor Swift64rank/position

Taylor Swift – Wildest Dreams

A track released as a digital download by Taylor Swift in 2015.

It was inspired by Robyn and Kleerup’s 2007 track “With Every Heartbeat.” The music video was directed by Joseph Kahn, who has also worked on projects for artists such as Shakira, Mariah Carey, and Britney Spears.

Sweater WeatherThe Neighbourhood65rank/position

The Neighbourhood – Sweater Weather (Official Video)

Sweater Weather is a song you’ll want to listen to on a cold winter day.

It’s a track by the rock band The Neighbourhood, released as the lead single from their debut album I Love You.

Sung from a male perspective, the song depicts feeling a loved one’s body warmth on a chilly day.

It’s a thoroughly romantic love song, but if you dig deeper into the lyrics, other interpretations begin to emerge.

What kind of relationship between the two people is really being portrayed? Let your imagination roam.

Leave the Door OpenSilk Sonic66rank/position

Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic – Leave the Door Open [Official Video]

Silk Sonic is a buzzworthy project by Bruno Mars and Anderson .

Paak.

This duo, known for their classic soul sound, has released a track perfect for the Christmas season.

“Leave the Door Open,” with its 70s-inspired style and sweet lyrics, features soft, mellow harmonies.

Its sweet theme—welcoming a loved one and sharing a special moment—makes it perfect for creating a romantic, sugar-sweet atmosphere during the holidays.

How about spending Christmas with someone special, accompanied by a top-tier number from Silk Sonic?

No OneAlicia Keys67rank/position

Alicia Keys – No One (Official Music Video)

A track released by Alicia Keys in 2007.

It reached the Top 10 on charts around the world and won a Grammy Award.

The music video became one of the most-watched clips in 2008.

It was sampled in Hackman’s 2011 track “Close.”

As It WasHarry Styles68rank/position

Harry Styles – As It Was (Official Video)

This is the lead single released from Harry Styles’s May 2022 album, “Harry’s House.” Featuring a shimmering sound rooted in synth-pop and new wave and a driving, propulsive rhythm, the track stands out for its energy.

Yet beneath that surface lies a portrayal of relationships changed by time and a sense of loneliness.

The lyrics, woven with farewell to the past and nostalgia for lost moments, are both poignant and beautiful, leaving a gentle warmth by the time the song ends.

The single topped the charts in more than 45 countries worldwide and spent 15 weeks at No.

1 on the Billboard charts.

It’s a song best heard on a cold winter night, with someone special in mind.

One Call AwayCharlie Puth69rank/position

Charlie Puth – One Call Away [Official Video]

A representative song by Charlie Puth, its gentle melody resonates in the heart.

It fills you with strength and warmth even on cold days.

The song’s structure is solid, so it’s not tiring to listen to.

It’s a track that will soothe your heart during long drives.

Blinding LightsThe Weeknd70rank/position

The Weeknd – Blinding Lights (Official Audio)

When you think of The Weeknd, modern electropop comes to mind.

Many of his tracks feature a unique sound that feels like a blend of 80s disco, 90s R&B, and contemporary techno.

Among them, “Blinding Lights” is a particularly distinctive song.