[Western Music] Ballads that resonate with the heart: Classic love songs

Keep Holding OnAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Keep Holding On

A powerful ballad by Canadian artist Avril Lavigne that portrays an unbreakable bond and never losing hope even in difficult times.

It carries a straightforward message of “I’ll be by your side no matter what,” one that seems to tightly connect the hearts of lovers spending time apart.

Released in November 2006, this gem of a ballad also served as the theme song for the film Eragon and sold over a million copies in the United States.

Avril’s steadfast vocals express a strong determination to keep believing in the other person, and just listening to it fills you with courage.

When you’re feeling crushed by the anxieties of a long-distance relationship, listening to this song might help you reaffirm that your bond is unbreakable.

Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding

Ellie Goulding – Love Me Like You Do (Official Video)

This song by British singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding is famous as part of the soundtrack for the film Fifty Shades of Grey, which portrays a passionate and complicated relationship.

Set to a sweeping melody, it sings of uncontrollable emotions that intensify with every touch and the resolve to step together into the unknown.

Many listeners will be moved by the protagonist’s willingness to surrender completely to the other person, declaring their presence to be a sacred light.

Released in January 2015, the track spent four consecutive weeks at number one on the UK charts and was later included on the album Delirium.

If you listen to it when you want to reaffirm the blazing love you feel for your partner, it just might deepen the bond between you.

For NowLauv

Lauv – For Now [Official Visualizer]

When time goes by without being able to meet, I suddenly start to feel anxious.

It’s precisely these delicate feelings unique to long-distance relationships that the music of American singer-songwriter Lauv gently embraces.

In this song, the loneliness of days spent apart and the tenderness of loving someone deeply nonetheless are portrayed over an emotional melody.

Included on the album “How I’m Feeling,” released in March 2020, this track seems to reflect Lauv’s romantic and heartrending side.

If you’ve experienced a long-distance relationship, you’ll surely recognize the protagonist’s wavering emotions as if they were your own.

Believing in the day you’ll meet again, it may warm your heart and make you want to cherish the feelings you have right now.

I’m YoursJason Mraz

Jason Mraz – I’m Yours (Official Video) [4K Remaster]

The light, airy arpeggios of an acoustic guitar pour down like rays of sunshine.

It’s a gem by American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz.

This piece sings, over a sound that weaves in comfortable elements of reggae and folk, of the resolve to offer one’s true self to a loved one and the joy of living in the present.

Released in May 2008, it set a then-record by staying on the Billboard Hot 100 for 76 consecutive weeks as the lead single from the album “We Sing.

We Dance.

We Steal Things.” In Japan, it became widely loved as the song for a Kirin Beer commercial.

It will gently stay by your side when your heart is weary or when you’re about to open a new door.

Apologize ft. OneRepublicTimbaland

Timbaland – Apologize ft. OneRepublic

A deeply piercing ballad that sings of apology and regret toward a loved one.

Its aching desire to mend a broken relationship is conveyed through Ryan Tedder’s emotive vocals and a beautiful piano melody.

Released in September 2007 as a remix produced by American producer Timbaland, it became a global hit, reaching number one on the charts in 16 countries.

The song was also featured in the TV drama Cold Case and is cherished as a classic that remains in many listeners’ memories.

It’s a track that offers comfort to those suffering from heartbreak or struggling with relationships with someone important.

Mariners Apartment ComplexLana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey – Mariners Apartment Complex

Released in September 2018 by American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, this song is a beautiful ballad that marks a turning point in her music.

In this work, she moves away from the traditional image of a “tragic, fragile woman,” instead singing about her inner strength and reliability toward her partner.

Blending elements of soft rock and country at 76 BPM, the track layers warm piano and acoustic guitar with her delicate yet powerful vocals.

As a lead single for the album “Norman Fucking Rockwell!,” it drew significant attention and helped earn a Grammy nomination.

This classic is recommended for couples—lovers or spouses—who support each other.

augustTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – august (Official Lyric Video)

This is a gem of a ballad by Taylor Swift, the world-renowned American singer-songwriter, depicting a bittersweet love in August that signals the end of summer.

Included on the album Folklore, the song was crafted as part of a fictional love triangle, delicately voicing the feelings of a young woman who surrenders herself to a summer romance only to be abandoned in the end.

Its sound blends dream pop and soft rock, layered with reverb-drenched, ethereal tones that evoke the sensation of summer memories washing over like waves.

Released in July 2020, the track reached No.

23 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It’s a song you’ll want to play as summer fades, perfect for those who wish to linger in memories of love.