[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!
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[Western Music] Ballads That Resonate with the Heart: Classic Love Songs (51–60)
Marry MeTrain
Set to a sweet, gentle melody, this song weaves tender yet bittersweet feelings as it vows an eternal bond with a loved one.
From the moment of love at first sight with someone met at a café, it portrays a pure heart dreaming of a future walked together.
Its simple expressions of love and sincere sentiment make it a moving piece that resonates deeply with listeners.
Released in October 2010 as the third single from the album “Save Me, San Francisco,” it was well received on various music charts, reaching No.
34 on the Billboard Hot 100 and ranking high on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Celebrated as a signature track packed with Train’s charm, it’s a heartwarming song perfect for proposals and other romantic moments of pledging love.
Chasing CarsSnow Patrol
A signature song by Snow Patrol that weaves a universally resonant story of love.
Released in 2006 by the Scottish band, this piece captivated many with its simple melody and candid lyrics.
Included on the album Eyes Open, it gained worldwide attention after being featured in the U.
S.
TV drama Grey’s Anatomy.
It remained on the UK Singles Chart for 111 weeks and surpassed one million sales in the UK in 2013.
Long cherished as a song that accompanies life’s significant moments—such as weddings and memorial services—it continues to be beloved.
I’m SorryAli Gatie
A song whose wistful guitar melody and aching vocals seep into your heart.
The lyrics, woven from a breakup with a loved one and a plea for forgiveness, tighten the listener’s chest.
Released in January 2024, this track reveals a new side of Ali Gatie.
You can feel the earnest wish to admit mistakes and mend the relationship.
Sleepless nights, and the fear that the other person may have found someone new—anyone who’s experienced heartbreak will relate.
Haven’t you ever wanted one more chance after going through something painful? This piece, which stands with you in those feelings, is a song you should listen to especially when you feel like you’re about to break.
DesenchantedEverything But The Girl
A jewel-like ballad by the duo of Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt, who emerged during the neo-acoustic boom of the ’80s.
An ageless classic that shines with Tracey’s clear, transparent vocals—simple, straightforward, and deeply moving.
[Western Music] Ballads That Resonate With the Heart: Classic Love Songs (61–70)
These DreamsHeart
A gem of a ballad whose gentle melody leads you into a sweet dream world and resonates in the heart.
Since its 1986 release, this work by Heart has continued to captivate many listeners.
Ann Wilson’s delicate vocals beautifully express emotions swaying between dreams and reality.
The lyrics, portraying dreams as places of hope, desire, and escape, are sure to leave a deep impression on anyone who listens.
Reaching No.
1 on the U.
S.
Billboard charts, it remains one of Heart’s signature songs, loved by countless people to this day.
It’s a recommended track for those troubled by love or those who want a brief respite from reality to be soothed.
Something to Remind youPat Metheny Group
A romantic ballad by the Pat Metheny Group.
A truly beautiful classic featuring Metheny’s mellow-toned guitar and Lyle Mays’s refined piano.
It’s a track that carries a gentle warmth, as if softly speaking to your heart.
Someone Like YouAdele
The poignant ballads woven by Adele, the singer from the UK, can be called the ultimate songs of sorrow, laying bare the pain of heartbreak.
Featured on her 2011 album 21, this work portrays the complex emotions of a woman who learns that her former lover is getting married.
Deep sadness and lingering attachment, along with the conflict of wishing the other person happiness, stir the heart alongside a simple piano melody.
Topping the charts in 19 countries and winning the Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance, this song offers solace to those seeking to heal the wounds of a breakup or to find emotional closure—a true comfort to the soul.
The black-and-white music video shot in Paris also superbly captures the song’s world.