Tear-jerking coming-of-age songs in Western music

Show Me The Meaning Of Being LonelyBackstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys – Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely (Official Video)

The poignant ballad by the American group Backstreet Boys is a moving song themed around heartbreak and loneliness.

Featuring beautiful strings and a wistful melody, the members’ emotive vocals strike a chord.

Included on the May 1999 album “Millennium,” it was released as a single in December of the same year.

It became a global hit, reaching as high as No.

6 on the Billboard Hot 100.

As a song that offers solace to those grappling with a sense of loss, it continues to be beloved by many listeners today.

Happier Than EverBillie Eilish

Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever (Official Music Video)

A song by American artist Billie Eilish that candidly chronicles her past romantic experiences.

It begins as a quiet ballad and shifts into a guitar-driven rock style, a structure that brilliantly mirrors the emotional changes after a breakup.

Released in July 2021, it is the title track of the album Happier Than Ever and centers on themes of her growth and independence.

Reflecting on her relationship with an ex, the lyrics trace how she learned the importance of valuing herself.

This work conveys the joy of overcoming painful experiences and discovering a new self, making it recommended for those looking to recover from the pain of heartbreak.

Young and BeautifulLana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey – Young and Beautiful

The poignant song sung by American artist Lana Del Rey portrays the fragility of youth and beauty.

Released in April 2013 as part of the soundtrack for the film The Great Gatsby, it beautifully captures the movie’s world.

This piano- and string-based ballad, coupled with her distinctive melancholic vocals, resonates deeply with listeners.

Delicately voicing anxieties about the permanence of love and fears of the passage of time, the piece is perfect for a quiet night alone.

It received high acclaim, including a Grammy nomination, and reached No.

22 on the Billboard charts.

Here’s to Never Growing UpAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Here’s to Never Growing Up (Official Video)

It’s a refreshing anthem that celebrates eternal youth.

Avril Lavigne’s powerful vocals sweep away the pressure of growing up and proclaim the importance of fully enjoying the present.

Released in April 2013, the song was included on her self-titled album and reached the top 20 in multiple countries.

She reportedly drew inspiration from the young fans she met during tours around the world.

It’s a track that gives you the courage to look ahead without losing your true self during graduation season or at life’s crossroads.

Recommended not only for young people, but also for anyone who, even as an adult, refuses to forget the passion they hold in their heart.

Someone Like YouAdele

Adele – Someone Like You (Official Music Video)

It’s a bittersweet ballad that recalls a former lover I once adored.

I believe everyone has someone they can’t forget, or someone who holds a special place in their heart.

This song carries the wish to one day meet someone with whom I can fall just as deeply in love and share the very same feelings again.

I Dont’t Want To Miss A ThingAerosmith

Aerosmith – I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing (Official HD Video)

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.

When I Was Your ManBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – When I Was Your Man (Official Music Video)

“While I was her boyfriend, I wish I could have seen her happy face more often.” This song captures the bittersweet feelings of a man who thinks that way.

She has moved forward and found new happiness, but it’s sad when you consider the feelings of the man who couldn’t ask her to stay.

I think it’s a song anyone can relate to.