[2025] A Compilation of Western Songs Whose Titles Start with A

Against All Odds (Take A Look at Me Now)Phil Collins

Phil Collins – Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) (Official Music Video)

Phil Collins, a British musician known for his work with the band Genesis and his worldwide success as a solo artist.

His 1984 song “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)” is a renowned ballad written as the theme for the film Against All Odds.

The track topped the U.

S.

charts for three consecutive weeks and won a Grammy Award.

Born from the pain of his own divorce, the lyrics convey lingering feelings for someone he can no longer return to and a heartfelt plea: “Take a look at me now.” Opening with a quiet piano soliloquy and unfolding into a grand arrangement as the emotion rises, the sound surely grips the listener’s heart.

A Match Into WaterPierce The Veil

A Match Into Water

Pierce The Veil is a post-hardcore band from California.

Known for their aggressive sound and lyrical melodies, the song we’re introducing today is a piece that sings of love so earnest it could break your heart.

Written by vocalist Vic Fuentes for an ex-lover battling illness, it poignantly conveys both devoted affection and the accompanying anguish.

Released in July 2012, this track appears on the acclaimed album “Collide with the Sky,” which reached No.

12 on the U.

S.

charts.

It’s a song for anyone who has someone they cherish—one that makes you reflect on the true meaning of love that shares not just sweetness, but pain as well.

A Little Is A Little Too MuchHelloween

HELLOWEEN – A Little Is A Little Too Much (Official Music Video)

A playful, exhilarating rock number delivered by the elder statesmen of power metal.

Written by vocalist Andi Deris, the song offers a lesson—“even a touch of excess can lead to unexpected consequences”—wrapped in bittersweet humor.

Its lively sound, reminiscent of ’80s hard rock, is paired with melodies that carry Helloween’s signature blend of wistfulness and pop sensibility, guaranteed to stick in your head after a single listen.

The call-and-response vocals by Deris and Michael Kiske form a superb ensemble that further elevates the track’s appeal.

Included on the album “Giants & Monsters,” slated for release in August 2025.

With a catchy chorus tailor-made for mass sing-alongs at shows, this is the perfect number when you’re in the mood for a refreshing lift.

Another Friday NightJoel Corry

Joel Corry – Another Friday Night (Official Visualiser)

Joel Corry, a UK-born producer who commands an overwhelming presence in the house and EDM scenes.

The number he chose for his debut album’s title is the ultimate party anthem, a celebration of Friday night’s arrival.

Its catchy, exhilarating beat intertwines with a breezy synth melody, conjuring the promise of an incredible weekend ahead.

What comes through in this track is a palpable sense of release from the everyday and an irrepressible anticipation for a night spent with friends.

The album featuring this song, 2023’s “Another Friday Night,” peaked at No.

5 on the UK Albums Chart.

It’s the perfect tune to kick off the weekend and push your mood to the max.

Another LifeSZA

SZA – Another Life (Official Audio)

As the clamor of summer fades and a tinge of melancholy settles into September nights, there’s nothing quite like listening to a classic by R&B singer SZA.

This track appears on Lana, the deluxe edition of her blockbuster album SOS—which topped the Billboard 200 for about two months in 2022—with additional songs released in December 2024.

The piece portrays a nostalgic yearning as she reflects on a love that has passed and wonders, “What if I’d lived a different life?” Warm, glowing synthesizers blend with her husky, emotive vocals, sinking deeply into the listener’s heart.

On long autumn nights spent quietly alone, while reminiscing about unforgettable summer memories, let this bittersweet and beautiful sound wash over you.

AfricaTOTO

Toto – Africa (Official HD Video)

Toto is a band that brought together members with proven skills as studio musicians.

With a sound that blends a variety of genres around a rock core, they continue to captivate many fans.

This piece is a track from the 1982 masterpiece “TOTO IV,” which reached the top of the charts in February 1983.

It grandly sings of the songwriter’s longing for the African continent, and in recent years it was also used in the drama “Stranger Things.” Perhaps it is precisely because it portrays a place never actually visited that its mysterious imagery is so compelling.

The lyrical world, where awe for majestic nature intersects with the earnest feeling of not wanting to part from a loved one, is truly breathtaking.

It’s the perfect song for when you want to bask in a grand, expansive mood.

Anything But MeMUNA

MUNA – Anything But Me (Official Video)

Armed with synth-pop, the indie trio MUNA captivates listeners around the world.

When you’re in a relationship, there are moments when it becomes hard to stay true to yourself.

This work portrays a bittersweet yet powerful decision to break free from such a situation.

Even with love for the other person still lingering, the protagonist walks away, saying, “I can be anything for you, but I can’t be anything other than myself.” The pain behind that resolve and self-affirmation resonates deeply, enhanced by the bright sound.

Released in March 2022, the piece is included on the acclaimed album Muna.

Their performance on a TV show at the time also drew attention.

For anyone struggling with their current relationship, this song will surely give you the courage to move forward.