[2025] A Special Feature on Classic Western Songs to Listen to in December!

Christmas LightsColdplay

Coldplay – Christmas Lights (Official Video)

An emotional track by Coldplay, the massively popular rock band from the UK.

It’s a bittersweet love song that tells the story of clashing with a lover on Christmas—a day that’s supposed to be special.

The gentle, beautifully melodic band sound makes it resonate even more deeply.

DecemberAriana Grande

Ariana Grande – December (Official Audio)

This exquisite masterpiece—featuring a refined vocal delivery that is both ennui-tinged and subtly melancholic yet undeniably present, paired with a modern, sophisticated track—appears on global pop star Ariana Grande’s 2015 EP Christmas & Chill.

Blending the joy of Christmas with passionate romance, the track occupies a unique place among holiday love ballads.

It conveys the message that time spent with a loved one is more valuable than material gifts, with Grande portraying herself as the ultimate present, offering her love and passion wholeheartedly.

Combining a gentle energy with a danceable rhythm that brings listeners a sense of happiness, this song is a perfect soundtrack for special moments during the Christmas season, beautifully enhancing the time spent with someone dear.

GoodByeSpice Girls

Spice Girls – Goodbye (Official Music Video)

When it comes to winter songs by the Spice Girls, I’d say it’s “Goodbye,” which sings about parting with a lover.

I think many people still love this song even now.

It’s a truly wonderful ballad.

You could say it’s a song that heals a wounded heart.

Xmas Time (ft Kehlani)GloRilla

GloRilla – Xmas Time ft Kehlani (Live Performance Video)

A heartwarming holiday song has arrived from GloRilla, a leading figure in America’s new generation of hip-hop, teaming up with powerhouse R&B singer Kehlani.

The harmony woven by GloRilla’s powerful rap and Kehlani’s luscious vocals beautifully captures the special atmosphere of Christmas.

Centered on themes of family bonds, cherished memories, and gratitude in the present, the track resonates deeply with listeners.

Released on December 13, 2024, it’s the perfect song for those special moments spent with family or a partner on Christmas night.

It’s recommended not only for hip-hop fans, but also for anyone seeking a new classic to brighten the holiday season.

ZaspySonbird

Sonbird – Zaspy

The new song released in November 2024 by Sonbird, an electronic pop artist from Poland, is a heartwarming track that contrasts the harshness of winter with the warmth of home.

Its progression from a gentle, ballad-like introduction to a danceable beat is striking, vividly capturing the emotion of returning from the cold outside world to a cozy house.

Inspired by Polish winter landscapes, the song adds a simple yet memorable arrangement to its electropop foundation.

It’s a perfect recommendation for those who want to cherish time with family and loved ones during the cold season.

Christmas Without YouAva Max

Ava Max – Christmas Without You [Official Audio]

A romantic song that says, “I want to spend Christmas with the greatest gift of all—you,” is American singer-songwriter Ava Max’s ‘Christmas Without You.

’ Released in 2020 as her first Christmas song, the single reached No.

10 on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales chart.

As she begins singing over a piano backing, the sound of bells chimes in, instantly setting a Christmas mood.

If you love Western pop, Ava Max—hailed as a new-generation pop star—has a Christmas song you simply must hear!

I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith

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

A band loved by rock fans around the world, Aerosmith is also extremely well-known in Japan.

The song introduced here is one of their signature tracks, which became a global hit as the theme song for the movie Armageddon.

The lyrics express a straightforward desire to stay by a lover’s side forever.

Thanks to its catchy appeal, it became a major hit, spending four consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Billboard chart after its 1998 release.

The song also has the background of being written for a film starring Steven Tyler’s daughter, Liv Tyler, allowing it to be interpreted as a piece that conveys a sense of love between parent and child.