“Emoi” has now become a mainstream expression in Japan.
We use it as if it’s obvious, but even when you just say “emoi,” it can cover a wide range of feelings.
For example, it can be nostalgic, or delicate and wistful…
This time, we selected Western songs with a focus on various shades of “emoi.”
From the latest hit songs to, in the latter part of the ranking, timeless classics known to those in the know, we’ve picked a broad range.
If you’d like to discover unexpectedly high-quality Western music, please take your time and read to the end.
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Emotional Western Music Special | Selections Across All Generations (1–10)
1-800-273-8255 ft. Alessia Cara, KhalidLogic
A signature work by Logic that expresses the heavy theme of suicide prevention through the medium of hip-hop.
Hailing from the United States, he rediscovered the power of music through interactions with his fans and created this piece.
The song skillfully portrays a shift in emotions from despair to hope.
Released in April 2017, it reached No.
3 on the Billboard charts.
It also had a significant social impact, including a 27% increase in calls to the suicide prevention hotline.
It’s a track I hope will be heard by those who feel life is hard, and by anyone who knows someone who might feel that way.
drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo
A song by American artist Olivia Rodrigo that weaves a poignant story of heartbreak.
As she describes getting her driver’s license and passing by her ex-lover’s house alone, the lyrics trace the pain of the breakup and lingering feelings.
Released in January 2021, the track spent eight consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It features lyrics that deeply resonate with young listeners and a simple yet emotionally rich melody.
It’s a recommended listen when you want to soothe the pain of a broken heart or look back on the bittersweet memories of youth.
Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Mars
A moving ballad has become a reality through a dream collaboration between Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars.
Released in August 2024, the song expresses a powerful desire to spend one’s final moments with a loved one at the end of the world.
Blending a retro vibe with modern sensibilities, it has garnered support across generations.
Featured as the theme song for the film “Eternal Love,” it topped the Billboard Hot 100 and has received high acclaim, including a Grammy nomination.
Its heartfelt lyrics and beautiful harmonies make it perfect for times when you want to feel the bond with someone special.
Easy On MeAdele
Songs that artists create based on their own experiences are packed with emotion and really strike a chord, don’t they? For anyone looking for such real-life songs, I recommend Easy On Me.
It’s a heartbreak song that portrays the feelings of a woman who chooses to part ways with the one she loves.
The song is performed by the British singer-songwriter Adele, and it’s said to be inspired by her own experience with divorce.
The black-and-white music video is also deeply emotional, so be sure to watch it together with the song.
As It WasNEW!Harry Styles
This is the lead single released from Harry Styles’s May 2022 album, “Harry’s House.” Featuring a shimmering sound rooted in synth-pop and new wave and a driving, propulsive rhythm, the track stands out for its energy.
Yet beneath that surface lies a portrayal of relationships changed by time and a sense of loneliness.
The lyrics, woven with farewell to the past and nostalgia for lost moments, are both poignant and beautiful, leaving a gentle warmth by the time the song ends.
The single topped the charts in more than 45 countries worldwide and spent 15 weeks at No.
1 on the Billboard charts.
It’s a song best heard on a cold winter night, with someone special in mind.
One LifeEd Sheeran
When we think of “emo” songs, we tend to imagine only sad or heart-wrenching ones, but there are some happy tracks too.
One of them is ‘One Life,’ sung by global superstar Ed Sheeran.
This love song portrays the feelings of a man proposing to his partner and was written for the film Yesterday.
It’s now widely loved as a go-to BGM for proposals.
Even the title ‘One Life’ for a proposal-themed song is overflowing with emotion, isn’t it?
PhotographEd Sheeran
There’s a timeless song that accompanies those sentimental moments when you look back on summer memories alongside your photos.
It’s a track by Ed Sheeran, the globally renowned singer-songwriter from the UK.
Featured on the acclaimed album ‘×,’ which won British Album of the Year at the 2015 BRIT Awards, this folk-pop ballad was released as a single.
Centered on a long-distance relationship, it portrays a couple reaffirming their love through photographs.
The message—that even apart, hearts remain close—gently seeps in, carried by his soft vocals and acoustic sound.
The music video, which uses real home videos from his childhood, deepens the song’s warm yet bittersweet atmosphere and is truly moving.
As summer comes to an end, why not listen to it while thinking of someone special?