[Grabs Your Heart] A Compilation of Western Songs with Cool Intros [2025]
What makes a song “good” varies from listener to listener, but many music lovers pay particular attention to how much the intro—the gateway into the track—pulls them in.
When we think of classic hits from years past, it’s often the memorable intro phrases that pop into our heads first, isn’t it?
In this article, we’ve rounded up famous intros from Western music that captivate listeners right from the start.
Articles like this tend to focus only on golden oldies, but here we’ve highlighted more recent releases across genres in the first half, and introduced classic masterpieces in the latter half and beyond, so listeners of all generations can enjoy it!
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[Grabs Your Heart] A Collection of Western Songs with Cool Intros [2025] (91–100)
Chosen to DeserveWednesday
Wednesday, an alternative rock band based in Asheville, North Carolina, delivers a uniquely compelling sound that deftly blends elements of country, shoegaze, indie, and alternative rock.
In 2024, they enjoyed a hugely successful first tour of Japan, boosting their profile there.
“Chosen to Deserve,” which they performed live, is a standout track that epitomizes their style: the intro’s country-inflected steel guitar coexists with a wall of noisy guitars, radiating overwhelming originality.
If you’re wondering how country and shoegaze could possibly go together, this is exactly the song you should hear!
Broadway Girls feat. Morgan WallenLil Durk
Lil Durk is a rapper who commands overwhelming props in today’s hip-hop scene—any true head will know him.
He’s created numerous classics, but among them, the track with an especially cool intro is “Broadway Girls feat.
Morgan Wallen.” Featuring country singer Morgan Wallen, the song’s production is an emotional yet stylish take on trap.
The intro, which begins with Lil Durk’s Auto-Tuned lines, draws you right into the track’s luxurious atmosphere.
Captivating the Heart: A Collection of Western Songs with Cool Intros [2025] (101–110)
Dead ButterfliesArchitects
Architects are a rock band energizing England’s metalcore scene.
Formed in 2004, they had been steadily building their career, but in 2016 they faced a crisis when their lead guitarist, Tom Searle, passed away from cancer.
One of their standout songs born from such experiences is Dead Butterflies.
Its sweeping, grandiose intro leaves a strong impression, and from start to finish the track maintains a serious, strikingly cool melody.
Am I DreamingMetro Boomin, A$AP Rocky, Roisee
“Am I Dreaming” by Metro Boomin, A$AP Rocky, and Roisee is a track that portrays the artists’ journeys to success and their strong will.
The distinctive acoustic guitar intro symbolizes their indomitable spirit.
The lyrics weave in each of their personal stories and their determination to face hardships, resonating with listeners.
A$AP Rocky reflects on his roots and trials, while Roisee sings about the courage to keep moving toward her goals even while battling loneliness.
Included as a track on Metro Boomin’s debut soundtrack album, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Soundtrack from and Inspired by the Motion Picture),” released on June 2, 2023, the song celebrates strength in the face of adversity and the courage to keep chasing dreams, touching the hearts of many.
In Da Club50 Cent
50 Cent is a rapper who represents the United States.
One of his signature tracks, and also known for earning a Grammy nomination, is “In Da Club.” It’s a powerful song about partying at a club.
In contrast to its theme, the intro features a slow sound that feels flexible and playable.
Combined with the relatively long intro, it helps set up and highlight the rap parts that follow.
There are also various remix versions available, so it’s fun to compare and listen to them.
TormentoMon Laferte
Mon Laferte is a singer-songwriter from Chile.
She is currently based in Mexico and enjoys tremendous popularity across the Spanish-speaking world.
She is also a familiar artist to Japanese audiences, having released an original song in Japanese in 2018.
Her highly acclaimed song Tormento, released in 2015, is notable for its unique intro that feels both passionate and tinged with a worn, nostalgic atmosphere.
Fallin’Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys is an R&B singer with a captivating husky voice.
Although she later shifted toward dance and pop music, up until the mid-2000s she released classic soul and R&B.
One of her signature songs, “Fallin’,” released in 2001, gained popularity for its soulful vocals and track.
The intro, which begins with Alicia Keys singing a cappella, instantly elevates the song’s atmosphere—truly a classic.