[2025] Moving Western songs that touch the heart: A roundup of recommended masterpieces

Wish You The BestLewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi – Wish You The Best (Official Video)

Lewis Capaldi from Scotland captivates listeners around the world with his exceptional voice, emotional melodies, and heartfelt lyrics.

Released in April 2023, “Wish You The Best” is a song filled with his warm message and is included on the album “Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent.” The track strikingly portrays the complex emotions surrounding a ended relationship—especially lingering attachment and hope existing side by side.

While showing care for an ex, Capaldi beautifully expresses the contradictions of the feelings that remain within himself.

It’s perfect for taking time to sit with your emotions while listening to music.

Highly recommended for anyone who has experienced heartbreak or carries a wish for someone who still lingers in their heart.

The power of music is sure to offer a chance to heal the depths of your soul.

i love youBillie Eilish

Billie Eilish – i love you (Live At The Greek Theatre)

Billie Eilish, who made her album debut in 2019 and quickly drew widespread attention in the music scene, hails from the United States and captivates many fans with her distinctly unique voice and delicate yet powerful expression.

Her song “i love you,” included on the album “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?,” beautifully portrays the complexity of love and the depth of the emotions it brings.

Created by the duo of Billie and her brother Finneas, the track unfolds like a one-act play, resonating deeply with listeners.

This sensitive, emotionally rich piece is especially recommended for those who value time alone or seek a quiet sense of inspiration.

Immerse yourself in the world of this song, guided by Billie’s clear, transparent vocals.

You You YouNEW!Maisie Peters

Maisie Peters – You You You [Lyric Video]

Maisie Peters, a singer-songwriter from England known for her literary lyricism, is signed to Ed Sheeran’s label and topped the UK charts in June 2023 with her album The Good Witch.

Her new song, released in October 2025, is a bittersweet piece that looks back on the pain of heartbreak.

Paired with the simultaneously released Audrey Hepburn, it portrays a period when she was consumed by deep sorrow.

Having been involved in the production herself, she expresses emotional nuances with delicate precision, creating a work that will gently comfort anyone who has gone through a painful breakup.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night.

Talking To The MoonBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – Talking To The Moon (Official Lyric Video)

Bruno Mars, the world-renowned pop icon from Hawaii, showcases his delicate songwriting talent in “Talking to the Moon,” a track from his debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans.

The song centers on the deep sorrow and loneliness of heartbreak, with Mars’s rich vocals and the piano melody resonating directly with listeners.

It became a major hit, particularly after being tied to a Brazilian telenovela, and later found renewed popularity on TikTok, turning it into a beloved song worldwide.

Carrying a message of empathy for anyone who’s experienced heartbreak, it’s one of those tracks you want to listen to alone on a painful night.

Mars’s subtle, emotionally expressive performance makes this song truly special.

I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston

Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You (Audio)

Beloved as the theme song of the film The Bodyguard, this is Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.” Listening to this song brings back those unforgettable scenes.

Many people were surely moved to tears by her straightforward, powerful vocals.

It’s a song that makes you reflect on love.

One Of The GreatsNEW!Florence & The Machine

Florence + The Machine – One of the Greats (Official Visualizer)

This is a song by the British art-pop band Florence + the Machine.

The piece portrays, as a poignant poem, the loneliness behind glittering fame and the artist’s struggle between public expectations and staying true to oneself.

Its majestic, gothic-tinged sound and Florence Welch’s soulful vocals dramatize that inner cry even further.

Released ahead of the October 2025 album “Everybody Scream” in September 2025, this track is said to feature a single-take recording, a detail that speaks to its raw energy.

It’s a song that will stay close to you when you want to tune out public judgment and listen to your own heart.

all i needNEW!Loyle Carner

Loyle Carner – all i need (Audio)

Loyle Carner, a British artist known for introspective hip-hop that candidly traces his own experiences.

The track he released in April 2025 is a work that deeply resonates with hearts weary of life.

It portrays self-denial born from comparing oneself to others on social media and the mental exhaustion felt in an information-saturated society.

His vocal performance—hovering between rapping and singing—along with guitars that hint at alternative rock and increasingly urgent drums, deftly capture inner conflict and restlessness, stirring the listener’s emotions.

At its core, the song voices a fundamental human wish: to break free from that suffocating pressure and simply seek peace of mind.