Western Music Winter Song Rankings [2025]

Christmas LightsColdplay29rank/position

Coldplay – Christmas Lights (Official Video)

On a December street corner shimmering with illuminations, that song you suddenly hear makes your heart leap.

Coldplay’s “Christmas Lights,” released in 2010, has continued to be loved by many as a winter classic.

Interweaving a sense of loss with hope, the song offers quiet comfort to those who feel lonely at Christmas.

Created through the band members’ unity, its choral-like, beautiful harmonies lift listeners’ hearts and fill the cold night sky with warm light.

It’s a wintry piece by Coldplay that delicately paints light and shadow, resonating deep within.

Listen to it at a special moment, and it will gently bring moisture to a parched heart.

Coldest WinterKanye West30rank/position

Kanye West – Coldest Winter

Coldest Winter is the winter song included on Kanye West’s 2008 album 808s & Heartbreak; West is a regular at the Grammy Awards.

The album sold over 1.

7 million copies and reached number one on the US Billboard 200.

The lyrics of Coldest Winter, which foreshadow a breakup, are somewhat melancholy, and the dark-sounding chords create a lonely atmosphere.

Santa Doesn’t Know You Like I DoSabrina Carpenter31rank/position

Sabrina Carpenter – santa doesn’t know you like i do (Official Video)

Sabrina Carpenter is active not only as an actress but also as a singer.

Because she’s extremely beautiful, people tend to focus on her looks, but she actually releases solid R&B.

Her new song is Santa Doesn’t Know You Like I Do.

As the title suggests, it’s a Christmas-themed piece that depicts a close-knit couple during the holiday season.

Skating in Central ParkBill Evans32rank/position

Skating In Central Park

A beautiful instrumental piece that resonates pleasantly on long winter nights.

The delicate soundscape woven by Bill Evans’s piano and Jim Hall’s guitar conjures images of people enjoying skating in Central Park.

Featured on the 1962 album Undercurrent, this work is perfect not only for jazz fans but also for anyone seeking a peaceful moment.

It’s especially lovely on a snowy night, listening in a warm room while gazing out the window.

The musical dialogue between Evans and Hall beautifully captures the stillness and beauty of winter.

Stella By StarlightMiles Davis33rank/position

Miles Davis – Stella by Starlight (Audio) (Official Audio)

Here is a piece composed by Victor Young for the 1944 horror film The Uninvited.

It was originally an instrumental, but lyrics were added in 1946.

Despite its origins in a horror film, this song features a beautiful melody and continues to be performed worldwide as a jazz standard by many artists.

Songs with “stars” in the title are especially appealing to listen to during winter or the Christmas season, when the stars shine so beautifully.

WinterludeBob Dylan34rank/position

Bob Dylan – Winterlude (Official Audio)

Singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has produced numerous classic songs and is indispensable when talking about country rock.

A perfect winter track from his album “New Morning” is “Winterlude.” This song leans strongly into the relaxed elements of country music.

Its lyrics depict a man expressing his love to a woman in winter.

Notably, the snow that appears in the song not only conveys a sense of the season but also serves as a metaphor for difficulties and obstacles.

LuckyErika de Casier35rank/position

Erika de Casier – Lucky

Known for contributing songs to NewJeans, rising artist Erika de Casier released this lead single from her 2024 album “Still.” It opens as a dreamy piano ballad, then springs to life when breakbeats kick in.

The mellow, atmospheric sound makes it perfect for a winter night drive.

Lyrically, it conveys the happiness that comes from a deep connection with a loved one and the positive impact that person has, warmly enveloping the listener.

The music video shows people walking alone along the seaside, which would also pair well with a leisurely driving scene.

Evoking the vibe of 90s R&B while incorporating contemporary elements, the track is sure to appeal to a wide range of listeners.