Tear-jerking motivational songs in Western music
We’ve compiled a large collection of songs you’ll want to listen to when you want to cheer someone on—or when you need a boost yourself.
There are plenty of tracks that might just bring you to tears.
We’ve focused on Western music, so be sure to give them a listen!
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Tear-jerking motivational Western songs (11–20)
Into My ArmsNick Cave
A track released in 1997 by Australian singer-songwriter Nick Cave.
It is a love ballad characterized by piano and acoustic bass sounds and melancholic lyrics.
Nick performed it at the funeral of INXS singer Michael Hutchence.
FlumeBon Iver
A track by the American indie folk band Bon Iver.
It was written in a log cabin in Wisconsin where they stayed for three months.
Released in 2007, it became a hit worldwide and is included on their debut album, For Emma, Forever Ago, which earned platinum certification in two countries.
22Lily Allen
A track released in 2009 by the British artist Lily Allen.
It’s about a 30-year-old woman who’s past her prime.
The track was a hit worldwide and was used in works such as the Brazilian soap opera Viver a Vida.
The ReasonHoobastank
A heart-stirring power ballad from American band Hoobastank.
It captures the resolve to admit one’s mistakes and mend a cherished relationship, resonating with many listeners.
Released in January 2004, it became a global hit, reaching No.
2 on the U.
S.
charts.
Its universal theme—wanting to change for the one you love—intertwines with an emotional melody to leave a deep impression on the listener.
Highly recommended for those who have experienced heartbreak or separation, or who want to reevaluate an important relationship.
Crazy Crazy NightsKISS
KISS’s classic anthem “Crazy Crazy Nights.” It’s a song that lifts you up with straightforward, unpretentious words.
You can enjoy both KISS’s powerful vocals and their top-tier musicianship in this one track.
The lyrics are so positive you might think they belong to an anime protagonist, so it could be worth checking them out.
You’ll be moved by both the melody and the lyrics! It’s a highly recommended song not just for tough times, but also when you want to push yourself.
Fix YouColdplay
This song is memorable for its warm, empathetic lyrics and a melody that starts softly and gradually swells.
Released in September 2005 by the British rock band Coldplay, it carries a powerful message of healing and support for those who are hurt.
Included on the album X&Y, it also drew attention when it was performed at the Live 8 concert in 2005.
It’s a track that stands by anyone trying to overcome life’s harsher moments—such as heartbreak or loss—so why not give it a listen?
Tear-Jerking Western Support Songs (21–30)
Child’s PlaySZA ft. Chance The Rapper
A collaboration between American singer-songwriter SZA and rapper Chance the Rapper.
It samples XXYYXX’s 2012 track “About You.” Featured on the 2014 EP “Z,” which was a hit in the United States and the United Kingdom.