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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!

Playlist

[Western Music] Ballads that resonate with the heart: Classic love songs
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1eastStay With MeSam SmithSam Smith’s heartrending ballad
2eastIf I Ain’t Got YouAlicia KeysA heartfelt song that conveys the importance of true love
3eastCirclesPost MaloneA hit song by Pos-tama, a masterpiece depicting romantic feelings
4eastYou Are The ReasonCalum ScottA heartrending love song that heals the pain of a broken heart
5eastVersace on the FloorBruno MarsA love song woven by a synthesizer
6eastAnd I Love HerThe BeatlesA gentle melody and a timeless song that resonates with the heart
7eastIf We Hold On TogetherDiana RossA heart-touching ballad that sings of love and bonds
8eastMirrorsJustin TimberlakeA moving ballad depicting deep love and mutual understanding
9eastAll of MeJohn LegendA heartwarming song that sings deeply of love
10eastHelloAdeleA heart-touching ballad that sings of bittersweet feelings
11eastConfirmationJustin BieberA song about not rushing and reexamining what’s truly important
12eastJust the Way You AreBilly JoelThe ultimate love song: you are beautiful just the way you are.
13eastThinking Out LoudEd SheeranA heartwarming classic that vows eternal love
14eastHigher LoveSteve WinwoodSteve Winwood’s classic song, looking at life positively
15eastBed of RosesBon JoviA moving song by Bon Jovi that sings of love and devotion
16eastLittle ThingsOne DirectionA romantic love song, massively popular worldwide
17north_eastGhostJustin BieberSinging of lost love and thoughts for someone dear
18south_eastOneU2A classic U2 song about acknowledging and embracing each other's differences
19eastNovember RainGuns N’ RosesGuns N' Roses' classic song 'November Rain'
20eastGive Me LoveEd SheeranA heartrending love song: Ed Sheeran’s soul-stirring track
21eastI’ll Show YouJustin BieberA powerful song that portrays the growth of society and the individual
22eastPerfectEd SheeranA song where love deepens, a melody that resonates in the heart
23eastWho We LoveSam Smith, Ed SheeranSam Sheeran, a heartwarming collaboration in a love song
24eastBack To DecemberTaylor SwiftTaylor Swift’s heartfelt love song
25eastLover, You Should’ve Come OverJeff BuckleyA beautiful ballad of young Buckley’s regret and love
26eastSugarMaroon 5Maroon 5’s heartbreaking love classic
27eastI Don’t Wanna Live ForeverZAYN, Taylor SwiftA poignant, sweet Western ballad that portrays the emotions of heartbreak
28eastWork (Explicit) ft. DrakeRihannaRihanna's hit song that sings about the struggles of love
29eastKeep Holding OnAvril LavigneA love song that doesn’t yield to hardship, a ballad portraying bonds
30eastLove Me Like You DoEllie GouldingA passionate love song, a track by Ellie Goulding
31eastFor NowLauvSinging the bittersweet feelings of a long-distance romance
32eastI’m YoursJason MrazA love song carried by the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar
33eastApologize ft. OneRepublicTimbalandA poignant ballad of regret and reconciliation, a worldwide hit
34eastMariners Apartment ComplexLana Del ReyLana’s beautiful ballad that sings of strength and support
35eastaugustTaylor SwiftA wistful love ballad at summer’s end
36eastWith YouChris BrownChris Brown's deep love ballad
37eastTalking to the MoonBruno MarsBruno Mars’s classic heartbreak ballad
38eastMy One And Only LoveRickie Lee JonesFreely sing a sweet song
39eastMy Heart Will Go OnCéline DionTitanic theme song, a famous masterpiece that sings of love
40eastSomeone You LovedLewis CapaldiA talented singer-songwriter from Scotland
41eastTake A BowRihannaRihanna’s song about a strong woman saying goodbye
42eastGlory of LovePeter CeteraAn inspiring classic that vows eternal love
43eastApril LovePat BooneA classic that sings of spring love: a masterpiece by Pat Boone.
44eastI Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmithAerosmith’s famous love song and movie theme song
45eastShow Me The Meaning Of Being LonelyBackstreet BoysA heartbreaking ballad about lost love, a timeless song that resonates with the heart
46eastDie With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno MarsA moving ballad singing of love on the eve of the world’s end, winning support across generations
47eastEasy On MeAdeleA heart-stirring masterpiece filled with Adele’s emotions
48eastBe MoreStephen SanchezThe essence of love songs, a moving melody
49eastYou And IStevie WonderStevie’s music is extradimensional.
50eastWhen You’re GoneAvril LavigneAvril Lavigne’s wistful ballad
51eastHappier Than EverBillie EilishA song whose poignant vocals and emotional shifts are captivating.
52eastI SurrenderCéline DionCeline Dion’s love songs, heart-stirring ballads
53eastFluxEllie GouldingA heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak
54eastNext To MeImagine DragonsImagine Dragons' love song
55eastRudeMAGICA young person’s resolve for love and their wish for marriage
56eastdrivers licenseOlivia RodrigoOlivia Rodrigo’s heartbreak ballad becomes a massive hit
57eastMarry MeTrainA heartwarming yet bittersweet song that vows love
58eastChasing CarsSnow PatrolResonates in the heart with universal music that weaves love
59eastI’m SorryAli GatieA masterpiece whose wistful song stirs the heart
60eastDesenchantedEverything But The GirlThe classic ballad by Tracy & Ben from the ’80s
61eastThese DreamsHeartA ballad that portrays the boundary between dreams and reality
62eastSomething to Remind youPat Metheny GroupA Metheny ballad that resonates with the heart
63eastSomeone Like YouAdeleAdele’s heartbreak ballad, a soul-stirring masterpiece
64eastEmbersJames ArthurA moving work that sings of the pain of heartbreak
65eastAlwaysBon JoviBon Jovi’s Reconciliation Ballad: A Vow of Love
66eastWhen I Was Your ManBruno MarsA heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart
67eastA Thousand YearsChristina PerriLove songs resonate in the hearts of many people.
68eastThe ReasonHoobastankA moving song about admitting mistakes and hoping to mend a relationship
69eastI Will Always Love YouWhitney HoustonA moving ballad that pledges eternal love
70eastI Want It That WayBackstreet BoysBackstreet Boys’ classic hit moves people around the world
71eastI Need to Be in LoveCarpentersA heart wavering between eternal love and reality
72eastListenBeyoncéBeyoncé’s powerful yet delicate vocals convey the power of love.
73eastI Believe In YouJoeA song that discovered true love from a distrust of love
74eastGonna Yake A MiracleLaura Nyro & LabelleA gemlike love ballad with beautiful melodies and vocals
75eastAlways Be My BabyMariah CareyMariah Carey's heart-wrenching love song
76eastSteal My GirlOne DirectionFive love songs from five people, captivating the world with love
77eastHere TodayPaul McCartneyPaul’s heartfelt melody dedicated to John
78eastDisney GirlThe Beach BoysAn eternal ballad that evokes summer nostalgia
79eastMy Love Mine All MineMitskiA gemlike ballad that sings of the preciousness of love
80eastFor The Love Of YouThe Isley BrothersA wistful Isley love ballad
81eastCarnationThe JamA classic song by The Jam that depicts self-loathing
82eastSkyfallAdeleAn emotionally rich and moving ballad
83eastFix YouColdplayA healing song that gently stays close to the heart, a light of hope
84eastThank YouDidoA heartwarming love ballad that sings of everyday gratitude
85eastThe One You LoveGlenn FreyA heartwarming love ballad by Glenn Frey
86eastFogo Do SolMarcos ValleA Brazilian music, soul-tinged AOR track
87eastAs Tears Go ByThe Rolling StonesNostalgia for the past and steps toward the future
88eastSo In LoveCurtis MayfieldThe gentle singing voice and love of Mayfield
89eastTo Love You MoreCéline DionCéline Dion’s wistful love song
90eastWholy HolyAretha FranklinAretha belts out a Marvin Gaye song
91eastWe’ve Only Just BegunCarpentersA moving song that sings of hope for a new life
92eastFreeDeniece WilliamsA beautiful song by Deniece Williams
93eastMaxineDonald FagenAn exquisite love song of melancholic jazz rock
94eastI Know It’s YouDonny HathawayThe musical soul and talent of Donny Hathaway
95eastCandle In The WindElton JohnBeautiful piano and a heart-touching singing voice
96eastDon’t let me be lonely tonightEric ClaptonClapton passionately belts out Taylor’s classic hit
97eastDon’t CryGuns N’ RosesA masterpiece that depicts the loss of love and pain
98eastAngelinaHIRAM BULLOCKHiram Bullock’s classic ballad
99eastOne on OneDaryl Hall & John OatesDaryl Hall’s captivating singing voice
100eastI’m So ProudJeff Beck, Bogert & AppiceJeff Beck covers a soul classic
101eastGMFJohn GrantA gem of a song about self-esteem and emotional expression
102eastMade to LoveJohn LegendA gem of a love song that sings of destined love
103eastParty DownLittle BeaverLittle Beaver’s mellow soul classic
104eastFeel Like Makin’ LoveMarlena ShawMarina Shaw’s beautiful love song
105eastJust LikeMarvin GayeA romantically blissful masterpiece, with a silky singing voice
106eastThe Lady Wants To knowMichael FranksMichael’s enchanting classic love song album
107eastI’m Gonna Miss You In the MorningQuincy JonesThe beauty and musicality of love songs
108eastA Song For The LoversRichard AshcroftA song of aching love, waiting at a hotel in the dead of night
109eastLove My LifeRobbie WilliamsA classic song celebrating self-love and gratitude
110eastElastic Heart feat. Shia LaBeouf & Maddie ZieglerSiaA powerful song that portrays emotional conflict
111eastEternal FlameThe BanglesA song of eternal love dedicated to the Elvis cemetery
112eastLovely LadyThe Brecker BrothersBallad, a sexy musical world
113eastRolling StoneThe WeekndA masterpiece of Western pop ballads where poignancy and sensuality intersect
114eastThe Last RideTodd RundgrenTodd's soulful blue-eyed soul
115eastwherever u rUMI, VA heartwarming song depicting long-distance love
116eastHolding Back The YearsSimply RedStylish adult ballad masterpiece
117eastLigiaTom JobimJobim’s emotive piano-and-vocal performance
118eastDyin to LiveOutKastA moving song whose soulful vocals stir the heart
119eastLove’s HolidayEarth, Wind & FireSeductive vocals are captivating in this love song.