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

Many people choose their favorite classics with the hope of experiencing emotions so moving they take your breath away through music.

Of course, values and sensibilities differ from person to person, and the kinds of songs that move us vary widely.

Still, this article brings together timeless Western hits that have touched music fans around the world, spanning eras and genres.

You’ll find not only recent hits but also many golden oldies, making it enjoyable for listeners of all generations.

Be sure to check it out!

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[2025] Moving Western songs that touch the heart: A roundup of recommended masterpieces
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth)Wiz Khalifa		A masterpiece filled with thoughts for those we've lost and the hope of reunion.
2	Story Of My LifeOne Direction		A breakup song? Expressing the deeper meaning of life
3	Hey, Soul SisterTrain		A treasured Train song that sings of bonds of the soul
4	Fire AwayChris Stapleton		Chris Stapleton's healing song
5	You’re BeautifulJames Blunt		James Blunt’s moving breakup song
6	We Are YoungFun. ft. Janelle Monáe		An inspiring song that celebrates youth and freedom
7	EternityAlex Warren		A lament for a musician who rose to fame on social media
8	Wish You The BestLewis Capaldi		A moving work that expresses the emotions of heartbreak through song
9	i love youBillie Eilish		The appeal of young musician Billie Eilish
10	You You YouMaisie Peters		Maisie Peters’ new song, the pain of heartbreak
11	Talking To The MoonBruno Mars		Bruno Mars’s moving breakup song
12	I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston		A moving love ballad: a Whitney song
13	One Of The GreatsFlorence & The Machine		Florence and the Machine singing about loneliness
14	all i needLoyle Carner		The suffocation of modern society and the cry of the heart
15	Forever YoungRod Stewart		A classic song that sings of love for children and life lessons
16	Don’t look back in angerOasis		The moving moment when everyone passionately sings along to Oasis’s classic
17	ZombieYungblud		A British singer’s timeless song filled with emotion
18	Eyes ClosedEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran's new song is a moving masterpiece.
19	BAD FEELINGSBLÜ EYES		A song that sings of the struggle toward positivity
20	No OneAlicia Keys		The R&B songstress moves hearts with songs of love and hope.
21	Fix youColdplay		Coldplay’s moving masterpiece
22	I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith		A classic by Aerosmith that sings of the value of love and time
23	good 4 uOlivia Rodrigo		A popular song portraying the pain of heartbreak becomes a global hit.
24	Stay With MeSam Smith		Focus on Sam Smith’s moving masterpiece
25	PhotographEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s long-distance love anthem resonates with the heart.
26	No One KnowsSamantha Ebert		Music about Samantha Ebert’s experience with Lyme disease
27	Time After TimeCyndi Lauper		Cyndi Lauper’s classic song “Time”
28	Scared of MyselfAlexander Stewart		An emotional song by a popular singer on YouTube
29	AfterthoughtCoast Arcade		A moving work that elevates 90s rock into a modern form
30	HallelujahJeff Buckley		Healed by Jeff Buckley’s songs
31	NumbLinkin Park		Tribute to Linkin Park and Being Myself
32	EverybodyJoan Shelley		Shelley’s classic that sings of the warmth between people
33	Chasing CarsSnow Patrol		Snow Patrol’s classic, a love song that resonates with the heart
34	One LoveBob Marley & The Wailers		The iconic anthem of love and unity, “One Love”
35	Let Her GoPassenger		Mike Rosenberg's worldwide hit song
36	SurviveLewis Capaldi		A story of the will to survive and a song of hope
37	Man I Used To BeDax		Soulful music by an artist with basketball experience
38	Come As You Are (ft. Evan Felker of Turnpike Troubadours)Rhett Miller		A heartwarming ballad that sings of the bittersweet feeling of setting off on a journey
39	MondayQuadeca		Quadeca’s rise from YouTube to a standout in the music world
40	ChandelierSia		A song by the face-concealing Sia that sings about drug addiction
41	Heavens SirensDavid Kushner		Gothic Emotion, a song of prayer for salvation
42	GOOD OLD DAYSMACKLEMORE FEAT KESHA		A nostalgic classic on a summer evening
43	Forever YoungBob Dylan		A song of love and prayer from parent to child
44	WalkFoo Fighters		A soul-stirring song that sings of life's journey.
45	The SofaWolf Alice		A song about letting go of ambition and embracing the calm of everyday life in the present
46	I Will Remember YouSarah McLachlan		A farewell song that resonates with the heart, a healing melody
47	I Won’t Miss A ThingTom Grennan		Tom Grennan’s moving memories of love
48	ApologiesThree Days Grace		An inspiring rock song that portrays loneliness and hope
49	With or Without YouU2		U2’s masterpiece—its grand, sweeping music moves people’s hearts.
50	We Are the WorldUSA For Africa		The most well-known standard song in the world
51	ApologizeTimbaland ft. OneRepublic		A song that sings about the pain of relationships and the need for change
52	WonderwallOasis		A masterpiece whose Oasis classic resonates with the heart
53	Battle ScarsLupe Fiasco & Guy Sebastian		A collaborative song by two people that depicts a personal struggle
54	ALL I WANT IS YOUThe Kid LAROI		The Kid Laroi’s thankful love song
55	My ImmortalEvanescence		A song by a young member of Evanescence
56	Hometown GloryAdele		A masterpiece Adele wrote when she was 18
57	Live to TellMadonna		An iconic song that expresses Madonna’s soul and strength
58	Just The Way You AreBruno Mars		Bruno Mars, who sings that it’s okay to be just the way you are.
59	Momma SongBenson Boone		A moving ballad that sings of love for one’s mother
60	LandslideFleetwood Mac		A moving masterpiece that portrays life’s changes and growth
61	Say It Backd4vd		A poignant melody of love played on the piano
62	blueYung Kayo		A moving song by Young Kai from Vancouver
63	Counting StarsOneRepublic		A hit song that depicts the feelings of modern people
64	Wake Me Up When September EndsGreen Day		Meaning of the song 'American Idiot'
65	SilhouetteOwl City		A classic with Adam’s captivating vocals
66	FloatJada Facer		A soothing song that touches the heart, gentle moments of summer
67	People WatchingSam Fender		A moving work that sings of a tribute to a friend and the transience of life
68	Return of YouthDIIV		DIIV's new song: a tale of loss and rebirth
69	Talking To StrangersJP Cooper		A moving song that portrays loneliness and human relationships
70	Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran		Characteristics of Ed Sheeran’s popular songs
71	The Ghost Of YouMy Chemical Romance		An emotional ballad by My Chemical Romance
72	Bad DayDaniel Powter		A famous song used in moving dramas
73	TRUTH IN THE LIES (FEAT. LIL DURK)Central Cee		An emotional collaborative track about love and betrayal, set in Paris
74	Nothing Compares 2 U (2009 Remaster)Sinéad O’Connor		A masterpiece that sings of the pain and loneliness of a broken heart
75	All of MeJohn Legend		A moving song that sings of unconditional love
76	Always On My MindWillie Nelson		Willie Nelson, whose gentle guitar and singing resonate with the heart.
77	CreepRadiohead		An uplifting four-on-the-floor masterpiece, unsealed at last
78	Pink Pony ClubChappell Roan		An inspiring song by Chapel Lone
79	FireworkKaty Perry		Katy Perry’s iconic song of hope
80	PeacefieldGHOST		Ghost’s majestic and delicate new song is deeply moving.
81	TryColbie Caillat		Expressing the song’s world in a music video featuring diverse women
82	Viva La VidaColdplay		Coldplay’s hugely popular song
83	Somebody That I Used To KnowGotye feat. Kimbra		An indie rock singer’s global hit song
84	Something In The WayNirvana		A poem under the bridge portraying Kurt Cobain’s anguish
85	Tears In HeavenEric Clapton		Eric Clapton’s classic song of sorrow
86	IrisGoo Goo Dolls		An angel’s heartrending love, a song of the resolve to cast away one’s life
87	Old PhoneEd Sheeran		A heartfelt ballad by Ed Sheeran
88	Purple RainPrince & The Revolution		The Appeal of Prince’s Masterpiece “Purple Rain”
89	A Sky Full of StarsColdplay		Coldplay's moving song
90	HonestyBilly Joel		Billy Joel, the timeless masterpiece that seeks sincerity
91	The WayFastball		The tragic end of the missing couple
92	The living YearsMike & The Mechanics		A son's song depicting his conflict with his father
93	Darkness Always WinsHalestorm		Hailstorm releases lead single from new album
94	FadedAlan Walker		An electronic track depicting loneliness and loss
95	I Don’t Like MondaysThe Boomtown Rats		A charitable charity song inspired by a school shooting
96	All Of MeNAO		Nao’s heartwarming song that depicts the joy of love
97	Candle In The WindElton John		A celebrated ballad in memory of Diana, an eternal classic
98	My WayFrank Sinatra		An iconic song that walks through life with pride
99	black & whiteJeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler		A moving collaboration song by Zucker and Cutler
100	I’m YoursJason Mraz		Jason Mraz’s famous song with a summery vibe
101	You Belong With MeTaylor Swift		A pure love story depicted in Taylor's iconic song
102	Buddy HollyWeezer		Weezer’s youthful power-pop classic
103	HelloAdele		Adele’s hit song “Hello” is a song that resonates with the heart.
104	Second ChanceShinedown		Shinedown’s hope-filled ballad
105	The FloodAURORA		A profound track about inner struggle and self-discovery
106	Love Is A StillnessSam Smith		From the UK, a gentle love song
107	Wicked GameChris Isaak		Song about obsession draws attention in film
108	Good NewsShaboozey		Shabji’s moving new song expresses inner turmoil.
109	Where I layMovements		Music by Movements that conveys loneliness and anxiety
110	your name forevermgk		A ballad in memory of a best friend, a moving masterpiece
111	Love Is The Only ThingLost Frequencies		A deep house track depicting the power of love
112	PompeiiBastille		Bastille, pioneers of indie pop
113	Say SomethingA Great Big World, Christina Aguilera		An inspiring ballad becomes a worldwide hit
114	Somebody ElseThe 1975		A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the struggle toward a new love
115	What a Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong		A prayer for peace, singing of the beauty of everyday life
116	Close My EyesLuke Hemmings		A song that sings about the anxieties and growth of one’s late twenties
117	Wish You Were HerePink Floyd		A song of tribute and respect to Syd Barrett
118	We Are the ChampionsQueen		Song of glory, inspiring an unyielding heart
119	Pictures of YouThe Cure		The Cure’s yearning for a bittersweet photograph
120	BABY I’M BACKThe Kid LAROI		A fusion of melodic pop and hip-hop
121	Heartbreaker From TennesseeDasha		A moving song that sings about the pain of heartbreak
122	Summer BabyJonas Brothers		A gentle, pop masterpiece overflowing with familial love
123	Every Summertimeniki		A bittersweet coming-of-age love song from Indonesia
124	Slow HandsNiall Horan		Niall Horan shines as a solo artist
125	LifelinePapa Roach		A powerful song of hope that overcomes hardship
126	Girl on FireAlicia Keys		Alicia Keys’ powerful song about overcoming adversity
127	PerfectEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s moving song that portrays love and happiness
128	FluxEllie Goulding		A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak
129	I Want You BackThe Jackson 5		The Jackson 5’s debut single, a worldwide hit
130	Sad ForeverLauren Spencer Smith		A moving work that sings of the inner struggle of facing oneself
131	Someone Like YouAdele		Adele’s iconic song that sings of the pain of heartbreak
132	Back To BlackAmy Winehouse		A story of Amy Winehouse’s heartbreak and musical success
133	Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters		The Carpenters’ classic, “Yesterday Once More”
134	All By MyselfEric Carmen		A classic that sings of solitary loneliness, conveying a heartrending emotion.
135	Remember When It RainedJosh Groban Ft. Judith Hill		Josh Groban’s moving masterpiece
136	Used To Be YoungMiley Cyrus		A masterpiece depicting Miley’s growth and past
137	Love HurtsNazareth		The classic song that sings of the pain of love, “Love Hurts.”
138	Hero Of WarRise Against		A song that resonates with the heart is true art.
139	By Your Side (In My Mind)Leony		A heartwarming song that portrays the eternity of friendship
140	Too MuchDove Cameron		Expressing the space between self-affirmation and others’ expectations
141	HomeIsabel LaRosa		Memories of Isabel LaRosa’s Hometown
142	EmbersJames Arthur		A moving work that sings of the pain of heartbreak
143	Young and BeautifulLana Del Rey		Lana Del Rey song featured on a movie soundtrack
144	LUNCHBillie Eilish		A bold new song that expresses female desire
145	CelebrateJames Arthur		Arthur’s new song that sings of self-affirmation and gratitude
146	Funny PapersMac Miller		Mac Miller’s wistful unreleased track, imbued with deep emotion
147	RushmereMumford & Sons		Profound emotions of life embedded in the music
148	MILLION DOLLAR BABYTommy Richman		An inspiring song about self-affirmation became a major hit.
149	Your SongElton John		A love classic, Elton John’s masterpiece
150	A Question of YouInhaler		Inhaler’s new song expresses self-awareness and relationships
151	Good Luck, Babe!Chappell Roan		An emotional song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the journey of self-discovery
152	StargazingMyles Smith		A rising artist's heartwarming love song is gaining popularity
153	she will be missedEKKSTACY		A new song that portrays abandoned emotions
154	drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo		A teenage songstress who sings about heartbreak with an emotionally rich voice
155	AngelsRobbie Williams		Robbie Williams’s popular hit songs
156	Why Why WhyShawn Mendes		Mendes’s gem of a ballad that portrays the wavering of the heart
157	BetterKhalid		The charm of heartwarming love songs from America
158	ADHDJames Arthur		James Arthur's song about his experience with ADHD
159	Young LionSade		A love song for Sade’s son
160	Hold On MeKygo, Sandro Cavazza		A song about KaiGo and Sandro supporting each other's love
161	Because of YouLauv		A new song that portrays the pain of betrayal and self-growth
162	BetterAlice Phoebe Lou		Alice Lu’s new song depicts the fleeting nature of love.
163	Hard Fought HallelujahBrandon Lake		An inspiring gospel song filled with praise to God
164	American DreamCirca Waves		Circa Waves’ new song resonates with the heart.
165	My Promise (90 Days)Jack Kays, Travis Barker		A moving song depicting recovery from addiction
166	Born With a Broken HeartDamiano David		An emotional-release rock ballad, a journey toward self-acceptance
167	Fountain Of YouPeter Perrett		An inspiring track from Pellet’s new album
168	Found You FirstAlec Benjamin		A masterpiece that sings of love using the universe as a metaphor
169	TerraAlexia Evellyn		Alexia’s Earth Hymn: Her Love for the Environment
170	Without YouAndy Grammer		A song about the pain of heartbreak and the hope of rebirth
171	Breathe (2am)Anna Nalick		A timeless masterpiece that sings of emotions and resonates with the heart
172	BloomAqyila		Akira's new song sings of the pain of love and rebirth.
173	how could u love somebody like me?Artemas		Artemas’s moving song resonates in my heart.
174	I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys		The Backstreet Boys' classic song
175	Pretty SlowlyBenson Boone		A moving ballad of lost love and self-discovery
176	CHIHIROBillie Eilish		A masterpiece with Ghibli-style lyrics that resonate with the heart
177	Three Little BirdsBob Marley & The Wailers		A classic by Bob Marley, the legend of reggae
178	LegendaryBon Jovi		Bon Jovi’s classic song of love and hope
179	Streets Of PhiladelphiaBruce Springsteen		A masterpiece that portrays AIDS-related discrimination and human rights
180	LighthouseCalum Scott		A wistful yearning for someone dear who is far away
181	ConsequencesCamila Cabello		Camila Cabello’s heart-wrenching breakup ballad
182	feelslikeimfallinginloveColdplay		Coldplay's new song that captures the exhilaration of love
183	Mother’s LoveCollective Soul		Collective Soul 30th Anniversary Song
184	Lullaby for the LostCurrent Joys		Meditative music that heals the heart, encouraging messages
185	SilverlinesDamiano David		Damiano’s soul-stirring solo debut track
186	The Blower’s DaughterDamien Rice		Rice’s signature song from Ireland
187	HumankindDavid Kushner		A soul-stirring song of dehumanization and hope
188	Sweet OblivionDavid Kushner		David Kushner's new song, Love and Loss
189	May It BeEnya		The Lord of the Rings ending theme, nominated works
190	AnythingGriff		The emotional song by the young singer resonates with the heart.
191	Pillow In My ArmsGriff		Glyph's new song portrays the feelings of a broken heart.
192	Where Does The Light Get In?Hot Milk		An inspiring song that sublimates the suffering of the heart
193	Lift You UpJessie Ware & Romy		A dance-pop song that boosts self-esteem
194	HOW FARKarun		Karn's moving new song captivates the heart
195	HEART LIKE A HOMETOWNKeith Urban		Home is the place of comfort in the heart.
196	Adore UKhalid		A heartwarming song depicting a long-distance relationship
197	DamageLights		Lights’ new song expresses emotion and loneliness
198	Pushing Me AwayLinkin Park		A classic by Linkin Park that portrays the anguish of human relationships.
199	The Man He Sees In MeLuke Combs		A moving song depicting love for a father and personal growth
200	SunshineMod Sun		Mod Sun releases a new song about the pain of heartbreak
201	Don’t Forget MeMaggie Rogers		Depicting human relationships with a refined singing voice
202	cut!Maren Morris & Julia Michaels		A powerful work that portrays the inner conflicts of two female singers
203	lesson learnedMatt Hansen		A heart-stirring song that portrays the pain and lessons of heartbreak
204	If I KnewMatteo Bocelli & Sofia Carson		Bocelli and Carson’s moving ballad
205	OontzMichel’le		A new song with a betrayal theme expressing deep emotions
206	Afraid To DieMovements		Movements’ new song: a fusion of emotion and energy
207	You Go Your WayPerrie		A moving song about parting and reunion, and the courage to move forward
208	Ready To Go HomePrimal Scream		Primal Scream’s moving new song
209	Everybody HurtsR.E.M.		R.E.M.’s anti-suicide song conveys hope
210	I’m on your teamRomy & Sampha		A heartwarming new song by two people sings of love.
211	The BeginningSnow Patrol		Heal your heart with Snow Patrol’s new release
212	This Is The Sound OfSnow Patrol		A long-distance love song by Snow Patrol
213	Honestly, We Just Need JesusTerrian		An inspiring, heart-touching Western song: Tarian’s new single
214	ShiverThe Libertines		A new song that blends poignancy and power—a track that stirs the heart.
215	Unchained MelodyThe Righteous Brothers		A classic song expressing a prisoner's feelings, made famous by a film
216	At Your FeetThe Script		The Script’s new song is emotionally rich and powerful.
217	How Can I Love You (Without Breaking Your Heart)The Struts		The Struts’ poignant love ballad
218	Sweet DispositionThe Temper Trap		An alternative rock band from Melbourne
219	God of WineThird Eye Blind		The epitome of rock ballads, the masterpiece Third Eye Blind.
220	WildflowersTom Petty		A heartwarming solo album track by Tom Petty
221	ButterflyWeezer		An emotionally rich song that likens a woman to a butterfly
222	No StringsX Ambassadors		A moving song that sings of love for one’s hometown and inner conflict
223	breakdown.Yungblud		A heart’s cry song depicting psychological conflict
224	BlackPearl Jam		A cry from the heart that sings of a woman's sorrow.
225	Me, Myself & YouPerrie		Self-expression through a new song: exploring emotions and music
226	The LuckiestBen Folds		A masterpiece packed with the charm of Ben Folds
227	ListenBeyoncé		A masterpiece captivated by Beyoncé’s vocal prowess
228	Stars OutChance The Rapper		Chance the Rapper's latest work
229	RiverJoni Mitchell		Mitchell’s classic that sings of the loneliness of Christmas
230	Into GoldLondon Grammar		London Grammar's moving song
231	In The Living RoomMaggie Rogers		A heart's song that embraces the pain of heartbreak
232	To Be With YouMr. BIG		Mr. Big is a technically proficient and inspiring rock band.
233	Who KnewP!nk		Pink’s musicality that encompasses both R&B and rock
234	Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)Queen		A Japanese classic filled with the Queen’s gratitude
235	Until I Found YouStephen Sanchez		The joy of finding love, a heartwarming classic
236	ZombieThe Cranberries		Ethnic Conflict and the Cry of the Imagined World
237	KiteU2		A tribute song to my father, born from memories of flying kites
238	A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton		ONE OK ROCK cover song, striking music video
239	SOULSUCKERWaterparks		Waterparks’ new song expresses growth and conflict
240	EetRegina Spektor		The Musical World of Rihasha Spector
241	How to Save a LifeThe Fray		A moving song born from experience supporting young people