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 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.
I Dont’t Want To Miss A ThingAerosmith
It’s a timeless classic, and I think many people can relate to it.
You can feel the feelings directed toward a loved one.
Wanting to see everything about the other person, not wanting to take your eyes off them even for a moment—there’s nothing happier than being loved that much.
It’s a wonderful masterpiece, like a story.
Don’t Stop Believin’Journey
While it’s important to be mindful of how others see you, this song carries the message: “First, believe in yourself.” It’s a classic coming-of-age song often sung at middle and high school graduations in the United States.
More than the lyrics themselves, I think many people can hum along to it without thinking.
I Hope You DanceLee Ann Womack
This country song encourages you to embrace new challenges.
It was reportedly written by Tia Sillers when she divorced her husband.
Life brings many hardships, but they are small in the grand scheme of things, and greater happiness awaits beyond them—making this a hopeful, uplifting ballad.
HeroMariah Carey
It’s a classic song, but a nostalgic youth anthem that gives you confidence.
The message is that anyone can be a hero and that there’s a hero in your heart.
When you’re going through something tough or painful, try calling on the hero in your heart—you might find strength.
No One’s Gonna Love YouBand of Horses
A track released in 2008 by the American rock band Band of Horses.
It has been used in TV dramas such as Chuck, One Tree Hill, and Numb3rs.
The track has been covered by artists including Renée Fleming and CeeLo Green.
There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)Billy Ocean
A track released in 1986 by Billy Ocean, a British artist active since 1969.
It reached No.
1 on the charts in the United States and Canada.
It’s a soul track with R&B elements and has been covered by artists such as Graham Blvd.