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[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.

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[2025 Edition] Tearjerkers! A Compilation of Recommended Latest Western Music Ballads
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1PointlessLewis CapaldiA Lewis Capaldi song that depicts a sense of loss
2Lift Me Up (From Black Panther: Wakanda Forever)RihannaRihanna’s song “Lift Me Up” is moving.
3When You’re Sad I’m SadCharlie PuthA heartfelt ballad to save you from your sadness
4Creepin’Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, 21 SavageA song depicting a man's sorrow and anger upon discovering infidelity
5Let Me GoDaniel CaesarThe song “Let Me Go,” which depicts the pain of a broken heart
6Secrets (ft. Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood)Miley CyrusMiley unveils a cross-generational ballad
7Something In The HeavensLewis CapaldiLewis Capaldi’s emotion-filled new song
8Love Me MoreSam SmithMoved by Sam Smith’s “Love Me More.”
9Losing YouFLOFlo's heartbreaking song 'Losing You' resonates with the heart.
10Gone GirlSZAPossessiveness is the flip side of love and can risk ruining a relationship.
11Hold My Hand (From “Top Gun: Maverick”)Lady GagaA voice that supports the heart, conveying emotion together with the film
12A COLD PLAYThe Kid LAROIAn emotional song that depicts the pain of heartbreak
13Easy On MeAdeleAdele’s poignant singing resonates in my heart.
14Didn’t Say feat. LattoElla MaiA woman's song about overcoming the pain of parting
15Glimpse of UsJojiA poignant song by a Japanese singer active on the global stage
16Snow On The BeachTaylor Swift ft. Lana del ReySnowy coast, the masterpieces of Swift and Del Rey
17oh to be lovedJVKEJake’s moving ballad from “golden hour”
18Waiting on You (feat. Sabrina Claudio)Pink Sweat$There is an emotional appeal in Pink Sweat$’s song.
19SuperwomanMeghan TrainorA song that resonates with Meghan Trainor’s heart
20To Be FreeSam SmithSam Smith’s moving song of liberation
21Someone Like YouAdeleAdele’s poignant love songs: lingering attachment and letting go
22emails i can’t sendSabrina CarpenterA heartfelt cry of truth embedded in an email that couldn’t be sent
23I Won’t Miss A ThingTom GrennanTom Grennan’s moving memories of love
24lomlTaylor SwiftTaylor Swift’s heartbreak ballad
25Keep ItCoi LerayA moving work that sings of the pain of a betrayed heart
26Don’t Cry, Put Your Head On My ShoulderTom OdellTom Odell’s heart-wrenching ballad
274x4xULainey WilsonLove Song with a Four-Wheel-Drive Metaphor
28Sad ForeverLauren Spencer SmithA moving work that sings of the inner struggle of facing oneself
29Old PhoneEd SheeranA heartfelt ballad by Ed Sheeran
30Thank God I DoLauren DaigleA moving ballad expressing gratitude and trust in God
31Wish You The BestLewis CapaldiA poignant song that cherishes a lost love
32WonderfulTones and ITones and I’s moving ballad
33the way things gobeabadoobeeBeabadoobee, a masterpiece that sings the pain of heartbreak
34lesson learnedMatt HansenA moving song that sings of the pain and lessons of heartbreak
35EmbersJames ArthurA moving work that sings of the pain of heartbreak
36Me, Myself & YouPerrieSelf-expression through a new song: exploring emotions and music
37LostSoccer MommySoccer Mommy’s fleeting and heartrending new song
38wherever u rUMI, VA special song where hearts connect and love endures
39SmileMorgan WallenA heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart
40I’m SorryAli GatieA bittersweet love song, a longing to reclaim
41Broken BoyDanielle BradberyThe new country-pop song resonates with my heart.
42Free FallingJames ArthurA moving ballad that sings of self-worth and time
43All I WantTori KellyA moving ballad that vows eternal love
44Glue SongbeabadoobeeA heartwarming love song: Beabadoobee’s new track
45LifelineAlicia KeysAlicia Keys’ soothing singing voice
46Heartbreak AnniversaryGiveonA masterpiece that sings of the pain of heartbreak, delicately portraying emotions
47Monsters In The HouseKelly JonesKelly Jones's new song resonates with the heart.
48Forget MeLewis CapaldiA heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart
49From The StartLaufeyA heartfelt ballad that portrays the feelings of love
50Fingers CrossedLauren Spencer SmithA heartbreaking breakup ballad popular on TikTok