[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.
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[Captivating] A Collection of Western Songs with Cool Intros [2025] (41–50)
SprinterCentral Cee x Dave
A collaboration track by two geniuses leading the UK rap scene, Dave and Central Cee.
Since their debuts, both have delivered multiple hit songs, and this team-up is a long-awaited project for fans.
The track appears on the EP “Split Decision,” released on June 1, 2023, and it stormed charts around the world upon release.
Opening with an attention-grabbing, Latin-tinged guitar riff, the intro hints at a polished sound that showcases their vivid verses.
The lyrics candidly depict the joy and emptiness that success brings, along with inner conflicts, striking deep at the listener’s heart.
Behind the opulent world they portray, the harsh realities they face are laid bare with overwhelming force.
It’s an authentic story they can tell precisely because their lifestyles have changed so dramatically.
Lose yourself in the luxurious atmosphere while tuning in to lyrics that question the very essence of life.
Moves Like Jagger ft. Christina AguileraMaroon 5
Maroon 5 is a band with worldwide popularity.
They’re known for a sound that blends various genres and have produced many classic songs.
Among their works, a track with an especially cool intro is “Moves Like Jagger ft.
Christina Aguilera.” The whistling and funky guitar in the intro are striking, and they instantly convey the vibe of the song.
Despite its stylish melody, the intro alone draws you in with a catchy hook—that’s Maroon 5 at their best.
SICKO MODE ft. DrakeTravis Scott
Rapper Travis Scott, who earns props from heads around the world for his high-level rap skills.
Since trap music became mainstream, he’s continued an incredible run as one of the rappers representing the hip-hop scene.
His classic track “SICKO MODE” featuring Drake is a collaboration with Canada’s leading rapper Drake, and it greatly energized hip-hop in 2018.
The song changes sections multiple times, but the intro riff is crafted to be a serious tone fitting for the beginning.
Smooth OperatorSade
Sade is a UK band known as a quintessential presence in adult contemporary music.
With their distinctive sound, they were highly active from their 1984 debut through the 2000s and have received immense acclaim worldwide.
Smooth Operator is one of their albums, and its title track was released as a single and gained popularity.
The piece is notable for its adult contemporary intro with a Latin-flavored feel.
MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)Lil Nas X
Rapper Lil Nas X shows overwhelming individuality with his unique style.
Unlike typical rappers, he doesn’t sing about money or dr*gs; instead, he sings about his values and his bisexuality.
Among his works, “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” became a global hit and energized the hip-hop scene in 2021.
Though the intro is short, the guitar—evoking Latin music—draws you into the track in an instant.
bad guyBillie Eilish
Billie Eilish’s smash hit “bad guy,” which took the world by storm in 2019.
In Japan, many people probably discovered her through this very song, right? The intro to “bad guy” is, above all, delightfully surreal! When we talk about songs with great intros, it’s usually a striking guitar riff—but this track is the complete opposite.
It opens with a super simple combo of bass and percussion.
Layered over that, Billie Eilish’s laid-back scat is just perfect.
It’s a stylish, surreal intro at its finest—absolutely a must-listen!
My SharonaThe Knack
The Knack are an American rock band that drew attention with promotion evoking the early Beatles.
Their debut single, My Sharona, is known as a worldwide smash hit, including in Japan.
The intro riff, played in unison with the bass, uses few notes yet creates a catchy hook that defines the song.
It’s a rock tune whose trademark is its clever, skillful riff—one you still hear frequently on various TV programs today.