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

No matter the era, magnificent ballads with heart-wrenching melodies and sound continue to move countless music fans.

Across genre preferences, most people can quickly think of one or two ballad songs they count among their favorites.

Among such ballads, this time we’re focusing on “tear-jerking ballads,” delivering a selection that includes the latest popular tracks as well as hidden gem ballads tucked away on albums.

Even if you don’t understand the lyrics, these songs are moving enough to make you cry—but this review also touches on the lyrical content, so be sure to use it as a reference.

Playlist

[2025 Edition] Tearjerkers! A Compilation of Recommended Latest Western Music Ballads
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	PointlessLewis Capaldi		A Lewis Capaldi song that depicts a sense of loss
2	Lift Me Up (From Black Panther: Wakanda Forever)Rihanna		Rihanna’s song “Lift Me Up” is moving.
3	When You’re Sad I’m SadCharlie Puth		A heartfelt ballad to save you from your sadness
4	Creepin’Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, 21 Savage		A song depicting a man's sorrow and anger upon discovering infidelity
5	Let Me GoDaniel Caesar		The song “Let Me Go,” which depicts the pain of a broken heart
6	Secrets (ft. Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood)Miley Cyrus		Miley unveils a cross-generational ballad
7	Something In The HeavensLewis Capaldi		Lewis Capaldi’s emotion-filled new song
8	Love Me MoreSam Smith		Moved by Sam Smith’s “Love Me More.”
9	Losing YouFLO		Flo's heartbreaking song 'Losing You' resonates with the heart.
10	Gone GirlSZA		Possessiveness is the flip side of love and can risk ruining a relationship.
11	Hold My Hand (From “Top Gun: Maverick”)Lady Gaga		A voice that supports the heart, conveying emotion together with the film
12	A COLD PLAYThe Kid LAROI		An emotional song that depicts the pain of heartbreak
13	Easy On MeAdele		Adele’s poignant singing resonates in my heart.
14	Didn’t Say feat. LattoElla Mai		A woman's song about overcoming the pain of parting
15	Glimpse of UsJoji		A poignant song by a Japanese singer active on the global stage
16	Snow On The BeachTaylor Swift ft. Lana del Rey		Snowy coast, the masterpieces of Swift and Del Rey
17	oh to be lovedJVKE		Jake’s moving ballad from “golden hour”
18	Waiting on You (feat. Sabrina Claudio)Pink Sweat$		There is an emotional appeal in Pink Sweat$’s song.
19	SuperwomanMeghan Trainor		A song that resonates with Meghan Trainor’s heart
20	To Be FreeSam Smith		Sam Smith’s moving song of liberation
21	Someone Like YouAdele		Adele’s poignant love songs: lingering attachment and letting go
22	emails i can’t sendSabrina Carpenter		A heartfelt cry of truth embedded in an email that couldn’t be sent
23	I Won’t Miss A ThingTom Grennan		Tom Grennan’s moving memories of love
24	lomlTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift’s heartbreak ballad
25	Keep ItCoi Leray		A moving work that sings of the pain of a betrayed heart
26	Don’t Cry, Put Your Head On My ShoulderTom Odell		Tom Odell’s heart-wrenching ballad
27	4x4xULainey Wilson		Love Song with a Four-Wheel-Drive Metaphor
28	Sad ForeverLauren Spencer Smith		A moving work that sings of the inner struggle of facing oneself
29	Old PhoneEd Sheeran		A heartfelt ballad by Ed Sheeran
30	Thank God I DoLauren Daigle		A moving ballad expressing gratitude and trust in God
31	Wish You The BestLewis Capaldi		A poignant song that cherishes a lost love
32	WonderfulTones and I		Tones and I’s moving ballad
33	the way things gobeabadoobee		Beabadoobee, a masterpiece that sings the pain of heartbreak
34	lesson learnedMatt Hansen		A moving song that sings of the pain and lessons of heartbreak
35	EmbersJames Arthur		A moving work that sings of the pain of heartbreak
36	Me, Myself & YouPerrie		Self-expression through a new song: exploring emotions and music
37	LostSoccer Mommy		Soccer Mommy’s fleeting and heartrending new song
38	wherever u rUMI, V		A special song where hearts connect and love endures
39	SmileMorgan Wallen		A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart
40	I’m SorryAli Gatie		A bittersweet love song, a longing to reclaim
41	Broken BoyDanielle Bradbery		The new country-pop song resonates with my heart.
42	Free FallingJames Arthur		A moving ballad that sings of self-worth and time
43	All I WantTori Kelly		A moving ballad that vows eternal love
44	Glue Songbeabadoobee		A heartwarming love song: Beabadoobee’s new track
45	LifelineAlicia Keys		Alicia Keys’ soothing singing voice
46	Heartbreak AnniversaryGiveon		A masterpiece that sings of the pain of heartbreak, delicately portraying emotions
47	Monsters In The HouseKelly Jones		Kelly Jones's new song resonates with the heart.
48	Forget MeLewis Capaldi		A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart
49	From The StartLaufey		A heartfelt ballad that portrays the feelings of love
50	Fingers CrossedLauren Spencer Smith		A heartbreaking breakup ballad popular on TikTok