Tear-jerking, moving songs in Western music

My ImmortalEvanescence

Evanescence – My Immortal

It’s a moving ballad where poignancy and power intersect.

The lyrics, which sing of the pain of a lost friendship and the strength that its memories give, truly resonate.

Amy Lee’s crystalline vocals and the piano’s melody weave a perfect harmony.

Featured on Evanescence’s debut album “Fallen,” released in 2003, the song became a worldwide hit.

The band version with added guitar and drums was used in the music video and on the radio.

It’s recommended for those who have experienced parting with someone dear or who are seeking songs with deeply resonant lyrics.

DevotionHurts

Hurts – Devotion

Starting from a melody full of pathos, the song gradually builds in intensity, making for a truly excellent composition.

The piece is structured like a single drama, and it’s deeply moving as the drama unfolds from a basic arrangement of piano, strings, and vocals.

Don’t Stop Believin’Journey

Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’ (Official Audio)

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.

Somewhere Only We KnowKeane

Keane – Somewhere Only We Know (Official Music Video)

A masterpiece of piano rock that blends nostalgia and freshness will strike a chord in your heart.

Delicate piano melodies sketch inner landscapes, leading listeners back to their youth.

The lyrics possess a crystalline purity, and a gentle longing for the past slowly seeps into the soul.

A band sound with the piano at its core creates an atmosphere rich in emotion, resonating with our inner selves.

Released in May 2004, this track reached No.

3 on the UK charts.

Tying a journey of the heart to the piano, it’s easy to see why this Keane classic has been loved across time.

It’s a song you’ll want to play when you’re reminiscing about memories with someone dear.

Because of youKelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson – Because Of You (Official HD Video)

This song features beautiful piano and has a very melancholic tone.

When I first listened to it, I thought it was a heartbreak song, but after looking into it, I found that it was composed based on Kelly’s true story and expresses her feelings of anger toward her father.

I Hope You DanceLee Ann Womack

Lee Ann Womack – I Hope You Dance (Official Music Video)

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.

Breaking PointLogan Michael

Logan Michael – Breaking Point (F U) [Official Video]

A moving track that paints a whirlwind of intense emotions.

Carried by Logan Michael’s vocals, the anger and disappointment of a breakup moment are powerfully expressed.

Though newly released, it has the power to evoke deep empathy.

Released in October 2023, this song could be called a soul’s cry that transcends the boundaries of pop and rock.

It’s a piece that stands by those suffering from heartbreak or feeling drained by relationships.

Each listen may give you the courage to face yourself.