Classic Western songs about regret. Recommended popular tracks.

Ain’t Too Proud To BegThe Temptations

The Temptations “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”

An emotional track sung from a man’s perspective as he begs his girlfriend for a final chance.

It was released in 1966 by the American vocal group The Temptations and has been covered by artists such as Rick Astley and The Rolling Stones.

YesterdayThe Beatles

Yesterday (With Spoken Word Intro / Live From Studio 50, New York City / 1965)

Thinking about yesterday makes today hard.

It’s a Beatles classic that simply sings of a broken heart.

Even women in their thirties who don’t know many British bands will surely find comfort in a melody they’ve heard somewhere at least once.

Love MeNational Product

Love Me-National Product (NOT LIVE, ALBUM VERSION)

National Product is a band from Hawaii, but rather than a typically cheerful Hawaiian vibe, they have a gritty, hard-edged sound.

This song is a rock ballad about heartbreak, and the way it expresses that sadness so directly makes it deeply moving.

GhostZoe Wees

Zoe Wees – Ghost (Audio)

Haven’t we all had the experience of giving in to fleeting emotions and losing something important? In moments like that, regret always comes crashing in.

For anyone who finds themselves in such a situation, I recommend the song Ghost, a masterpiece by Zoe Wees.

It portrays a woman lamenting to the man she broke up with, saying, “I could forgive you now.” Life rarely goes the way we want, and regret is always close by.

Sometimes you just want to sink into that sense of despair.

This song is perfect for those moments, don’t you think?

ColdCrossfade

Crossfade – Cold

A track released in 2004 by the American rock and metal band Crossfade.

It features lead vocalist Ed Sloan singing about his regret and apology for having neglected many friends, family members, and his girlfriend for the sake of music.

It became a hit in the United States, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and other countries.

The UnforgivenMetallica

Metallica – The Unforgiven (Official Music Video)

A power ballad that sings about unrequited personal effort, regret, and inner conflict.

It was released in 1991 by the American heavy metal band Metallica.

Characterized by its soft chorus, it was followed by sequels titled “The Unforgiven II” and “The Unforgiven III.”

SuedeheadMorrissey

Morrissey – Suedehead

A track by the British singer-songwriter Morrissey, also known as the frontman of The Smiths.

It was inspired by his experiences around 1972, when he was in his early teens.

Released in 1988, it reached No.

2 on the Irish charts.