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

PointlessLewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi – Pointless (Official Video)

When you’re feeling a sense of loss, I especially recommend listening to “Pointless.” It’s a song by Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi that portrays the grief of a man whose partner—someone he spent every day with—suddenly disappears from his life.

The song is dramatic, with depictions that convey the deep bond between the two.

The partner in the song could easily be interpreted as a “parent,” “child,” “pet,” or other loved one, making it broadly relatable.

Lift Me Up (From Black Panther: Wakanda Forever)Rihanna

Rihanna – Lift Me Up (From Black Panther: Wakanda Forever)

A song I want to recommend as one that stays close to you in tough times is “Lift Me Up.” It’s a track Rihanna wrote for the film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

It reflects on the passing of Chadwick Boseman, the star of the previous film, and the sorrowful story within the movie, while also conveying a message of overcoming those hardships.

Combined with the powerful vocal delivery unique to a ballad, it’s sure to stir your heart.

When You’re Sad I’m SadCharlie Puth

Charlie Puth – When You’re Sad I’m Sad (Official Audio)

Charlie Puth made major waves in 2022 by collaborating with BTS’s Jungkook on “Left and Right.” His song “When You’re Sad I’m Sad” is a ballad with a chorus line—“When you’re sad, I’m sad too, so I’ll bring you back”—that really hits home.

His clear, pure vocals pair perfectly with the song’s straightforward message, and listening to it feels almost cleansing.

Creepin’Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, 21 Savage

Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, 21 Savage – Creepin’ (Visualizer)

Rapper 21 Savage.

The track he worked on together with The Weeknd and Metro Boomin is “Creepin.” Its lyrics portray the emotions of a man who has discovered his girlfriend’s infidelity.

You could interpret The Weeknd’s gentle vocals as expressing sorrow, while the two rappers’ intense verses convey anger.

The lyrics also include vivid details—like peeking at a cell phone—that bring an even more realistic scene to life.

Let Me GoDaniel Caesar

Daniel Caesar – Let Me Go

A breakup is hard not only for the one who gets dumped, but also for the one who ends it.

With that in mind, I’d like to introduce “Let Me Go.” It’s a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar.

It captures the feelings of a woman who tells a sleeping man she’s leaving and prepares to walk out of the house.

In the latter half, the lyrics drop out and only the chorus remains, which stirs the imagination all the more.

I hope it prompts you to let your own thoughts wander, too.

Secrets (ft. Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood)Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus – Secrets (Official Video) ft. Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood

Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus, who continues to lead the pop scene with her diverse musicality, has dropped a new track: a cross-generational soft rock ballad featuring none other than Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood.

Reportedly written as a gesture of reconciliation to her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, the song expresses a deep, delicate love that quietly vows to protect a loved one’s secrets.

Her vocals, infused with intimacy and fragility, seem to gently nestle up to the listener’s heart.

The track is included on the deluxe edition of the album “Something Beautiful,” released in September 2025.

It’s a song perfectly crafted for a quiet night when you want to reflect on your relationship with someone important.

Something In The HeavensLewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi – Something In The Heavens (Official Visualizer)

Lewis Capaldi, the Scottish singer-songwriter who captivates listeners around the world with his deep emotional expression and powerful vocals.

His new work, which he describes as “the saddest song I’ve ever written,” begins with a piano that resonates in silence and unfolds into a gem of a ballad where emotions spill over alongside sweeping strings.

In this track, the immeasurable sense of loss from losing a loved one and the heartfelt hope of meeting again across time are sung through his soul-stirring voice.

It’s one of his comeback releases following the hit 2023 album “Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent,” and the thoughtful gesture of sending fans handwritten lyric cards ahead of its September 2025 release also drew attention.

It’s the perfect song for a quiet night of solitary reflection, thinking of someone dear.