Tear-jerking Western songs: recommended classics and popular tracks

CirclesPost Malone

Post Malone – Circles (Official Music Video)

I think it’s hard to catch the lyrics of songs in English.

With this song, “Circles,” many people might feel it sounds bright if they just listen to the melody.

The vibe is upbeat, but in fact it’s a song about losing someone important.

Please give it a listen.

I’ll Be Over YouTOTO

Toto – I’ll Be Over You

This is a song that drew a lot of attention as a ballad by a band famous for rock.

With its slow tempo and gentle mood far removed from rock, the melody makes it a very calming listen.

The music video, set against a sunset backdrop, also matches the impression of the song.

Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi – Someone You Loved

It’s a song that can be heard as a cry from a heart in pain.

“Someone You Loved,” released in 2019 by Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi and nominated for a Grammy, tells the story of a protagonist who has lost the person they loved, who loved them back, and with whom they supported each other.

“I was just getting used to being the one you loved,” they sing, expressing the anguish of loss.

Lewis’s slightly distorted vocal timbre makes the song feel even more real and emotional.

It’s a masterpiece that truly strikes a chord in the heart.

Lost On YouLP

LP – Lost On You (Official Music Video)

A sound that feels like an otherworldly space lingers in the ear.

It’s a song by LP, a singer-songwriter from the United States.

It’s the title track from the 2016 album “Lost on You.” A love song that speaks to a cherished person, its wistful melody evokes an autumnal mood.

open armsJourney

Journey – Open Arms (Official Video – 1982)

This is a famous love song known as a classic vocal ballad—so moving that some people are brought to tears by the introductory piano phrase.

It’s often used at weddings, and the soaring vocals in the chorus are breathtaking, conveying a grand scale that can bring anyone to tears.

make me happycooly’s hot box

Cooly’s hot box Make Me Happy

A beautiful R&B landscape sets the mood for Cooly’s Hot Box’s moody, dreamy love song.

With a soaring chorus, elegantly interwoven piano, and a passionate plea to make me happy, it’s a classic crafted to move you to tears.

True ColorsCyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper – True Colors (Official HD Video)

Cyndi Lauper, who emerged during MTV’s heyday in the 1980s, had a flamboyant look, but her vocal talent was the real deal.

The message in this song—that you should shine in your own true colors—has not faded with time and continues to inspire and resonate across generations.