[2025 Edition] Tearjerkers! A Compilation of Recommended Latest Western Music Ballads

emails i can’t sendSabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter – emails i can’t send (Official Audio)

Haven’t we all had experiences of carrying secret feelings in our hearts—things we want to say but can’t? “emails i can’t send,” sung by American artist Sabrina Carpenter, is a song that lays bare painfully honest truths, encapsulated in those very messages that were never sent.

Set to a quiet piano melody, it unfolds raw, deeply personal cries of the heart: tangled emotions toward family, the sting of betrayal, and more.

The lyrics feel like the very words buried deep inside have been turned straight into melody, tightening your chest as you listen.

For anyone holding feelings they can’t put into words, this song may become something special—a piece that speaks on your behalf and lets the tears fall, gently.

I Won’t Miss A ThingTom Grennan

Tom Grennan – I Won’t Miss A Thing (Official Audio)

This song is by Tom Grennan, a UK artist who has been on a remarkable streak, including back-to-back UK No.

1s from his 2021 album Evering Road.

Its universal message—that memories and words shared with a loved one continue to live on in our hearts even after parting—comes through clearly in his soulful vocals.

This moving ballad is the lead single from his fourth album, Everywhere I Went, Led Me to Where I Didn’t Want to Be, set for release in August 2025.

It’s a piece to sink into on a quiet night, alone with the memories of someone dear.

lomlTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – loml (Official Lyric Video)

If you’re seeking an experience where a piano melody quietly resonates in your heart, you should listen to this exquisite ballad by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.

This work, featuring her delicate vocals and a piano-centered arrangement co-crafted with Aaron Dessner, deeply stirs listeners’ emotions with its beautiful tones.

It portrays the pain of a phrase meaning “the love of one’s life” turning into “the loss of one’s life,” and the protagonist’s profound regret upon realizing that a once-legendary relationship was fleeting and needless is truly moving.

Included on the April 2024 album The Tortured Poets Department, the song has received high acclaim, reaching No.

12 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It’s a perfect track for nights when you want to quietly shed tears and find solace in the sorrow of heartbreak.

Keep ItCoi Leray

Coi Leray – Keep It (Official Lyric Video)

This is a striking piece featuring a vocal performance overflowing with raw emotion, gently embraced by tender piano melodies.

It’s a single released in February 2025 by the American breakout artist Coi Leray, and it’s an introspective, beautiful ballad that overturns her usual image.

The song explores the searing pain of being torn apart by a lover’s betrayal and the profound despair toward love itself that follows.

The piano lines vividly trace the protagonist’s shifting emotions, speaking to the listener’s heart softly yet powerfully.

As the lead single from the EP “What Happened To Forever?”, it marks a new musical frontier for her—especially memorable after her two nominations at the 2024 Grammy Awards.

When you need music to sit with the ache of heartbreak or to calm your mind at night, the piano’s tones will gently wrap around you.

Don’t Cry, Put Your Head On My ShoulderTom Odell

Tom Odell – Don’t Cry, Put Your Head On My Shoulder (Official Music Video)

The new song released in May 2025 by British singer-songwriter Tom Odell is a truly exquisite ballad that resonates deep within the heart.

Its delicate, piano-centered arrangement is layered with his warm vocals, and the lyrics—centering on gentle comfort for those in sorrow—are profoundly moving.

Carefully crafted over a nine-month production period, the piece is positioned as the second single from the album “A Wonderful Life.” The music video, featuring his wife Georgie, has also drawn attention.

It’s the kind of track you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night—a masterpiece especially recommended for those facing life’s hardships or seeking emotional support.

4x4xULainey Wilson

Lainey Wilson – 4x4xU (Official Music Video)

A story of love and freedom from Louisiana-born Lainey Wilson.

Using a four-wheel-drive vehicle as a metaphor, she sings about the bond with someone who makes you feel safe no matter where you are.

Released in September 2024, this work draws inspiration from Wilson’s own romantic experiences, featuring lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners.

Included on the album “Whirlwind,” it’s recommended not only for country music fans but also for anyone seeking a simple expression of love.

Her moving performance at the CMA Awards in November 2024 also garnered wide attention.

Sad ForeverLauren Spencer Smith

Lauren Spencer Smith – Sad Forever (Official Video)

A heartfelt ballad crafted by Lauren Spencer Smith, a young singer-songwriter from Canada.

Featured on her October 2023 album “Mirror,” this track lays bare the inner turmoil that accompanies success.

Her powerful yet delicate vocals brilliantly capture the complex feeling of “I should be happy, but somehow I feel sad.” It’s a song that inspires the courage to face oneself in the age of social media.

Recommended for those who want to look inward and for anyone seeking music that stays close to the heart.