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[Western Music] Ballads that resonate with the heart: Classic love songs
Western ballads have such moving melodies and vocals filled with the kind of emotion unique to singers overseas that you can’t help but get drawn in.
Their lyrics often express feelings very directly and have a sense of storytelling, which feels different from Japanese songs.
I’d like to introduce some classic ballad love songs from Western music!
If you look up the lyrics, you’ll probably find yourself thinking, “So that’s what they’re singing about,” and become even more interested—so find a favorite track and check it out!
They have a charm that’s distinct from Japanese ballads, so if you’re wondering which Western songs to listen to, I hope this helps as a reference!
[Western Music] Ballads That Resonate With the Heart: Classic Love Songs (1–10)
Stay With MeSam Smith
A heart-wrenching ballad that pleads with a loved one not to leave.
Sam Smith’s emotive vocals lay bare every ounce of longing.
Featured on the 2014 album In the Lonely Hour, it topped the UK charts and became a global hit, marking a turning point in Smith’s career.
Gospel-inspired sonics and a message that is both fragile and fervent resonate deeply with listeners.
Even with someone who was only meant to be a one-time fling, there’s a yearning for a deeper bond at the core.
This is a song we especially recommend to anyone grappling with such complex emotions.
If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys
This song is characterized by a moving vocal performance and a melody that resonates with the heart.
It conveys the importance of true love over material success or fame.
Included on Alicia Keys’s 2003 album “The Diary of Alicia Keys,” the song was born under the influence of the 9/11 attacks.
It’s recommended for those who want to reexamine the true values in life.
The lyrics, filled with a desire to cherish the bond with a loved one, gently offer comfort.
With a calm atmosphere, it’s a track you’ll want to listen to on a quiet night.
CirclesNEW!Post Malone
A track included on Post Malone’s 2019 album “Hollywood’s Bleeding.” The work set an astonishing record by staying in the Billboard Hot 100’s top 10 for 39 weeks.
Characterized by a gentle acoustic groove and a melancholic melody, it portrays two people caught in an emotional loop that keeps their relationship from ending.
Its translucent sound perfectly suits the winter atmosphere and is ideal for quiet, contemplative nights.
It’s a song that will deeply resonate with anyone who’s found themselves repeating the same patterns in love.
You Are The ReasonCalum Scott
With melodies and lyrics that resonate with the heart, it expresses a poignant desire to win back lost love.
Released in November 2017, this piece is included on Calum Scott’s debut album, “Only Human.” The lyrics, conveying deep feelings for a loved one and the sense of being unable to do anything without them, leave a strong impression.
The gentle tones of the piano and Calum Scott’s emotionally rich vocals closely accompany the listener’s heart.
It’s a recommended song for times when you want to heal the pain of heartbreak or reaffirm your feelings for someone special.
Versace on the FloorBruno Mars
The shimmering, sparkling tones of the synthesizer paint a world for two people in love.
Bruno Mars’s sweet yet bittersweet vocals create a romantic atmosphere.
This work beautifully fuses a ’90s slow jam vibe with ’80s sounds.
Included on the 2016 album “24K Magic,” it was released as a single the following year.
It received high praise, including a Grammy Award.
A song you’ll want to play on a special night with someone important.
Recommended for those who want to spend an elegant, refined time.
And I Love HerThe Beatles
This song, which could be called one of the Beatles’ signature works, is characterized by its gently flowing melody and lyrics that resonate with the heart.
Since its release in July 1964, it has captured the hearts of many.
It was included as the fifth track on the album “A Hard Day’s Night” and was also released as a single in the United States.
Paul McCartney’s delicate vocals and George Harrison’s classical guitar weave an exquisite harmony.
It’s the perfect track for spending quiet moments with someone special or for calming your mind.
Why not listen to it together with someone important to you?
If We Hold On TogetherDiana Ross
A gentle yet powerful singing voice that resonates deep in the heart—this is a signature ballad by American singer Diana Ross.
The song celebrates universal love and bonds, declaring that with mutual trust, any hardship can be overcome.
Its poetic worldview, reminiscent of a passage from the Bible, portrays an unwavering conviction.
Released in November 1988 as the theme song for the animated film The Land Before Time, it was later included on the acclaimed album The Force Behind the Power.
In Japan, it was featured in the TV drama “Omoi de ni Kawaru Made” and famously held the No.
1 spot on the international chart for 12 consecutive weeks—a fact many of you may already know.
It’s a classic you’ll want to hear when you wish to be reminded of someone dear.