[2025] Great Lyrics! A Collection of Soothing Western Music Classics

LifelineAlicia Keys

Alicia Keys – Lifeline (Official Music Video)

A masterpiece whose piano melody stirs the soul, Alicia Keys’s beautiful lyrical poem “Lifeline.” Released in November 2023, it’s already making waves on the R&B charts.

Inspired by the film The Color Purple, Alicia Keys pours that influence into the song, with lyrics overflowing with uncontainable emotion that speak to our hearts.

Promising to stay by your side as a steadfast presence supporting you through any hardship, this work gently embraces a weary heart and brings light with its healing harmony.

Especially for those of us who keep moving in today’s hectic world, Alicia Keys’s message—serving as a source of inner strength—feels like a warm light.

LighthouseCalum Scott

Calum Scott – Lighthouse (Lyric Video)

Callum Scott’s “Lighthouse” illuminates the modern psyche, wandering in search of a warm light.

Released in 2024, the song instantly captured listeners’ ears with its message that stays close to one’s inner self and its comforting tones.

The vocals, sung with raw emotion pushed to the limit, feel as if they overlap with thoughts of distant family and friends.

No matter how much time and distance separate us, our bonds are never severed—that’s what it teaches us.

Especially in today’s fast-paced world, this work, which sings of the simple wish to “go home,” offers genuine comfort to countless people.

Listening to this song helps you keep sight of your inner lighthouse amid the busyness of daily life and renew your feelings for what truly matters.

Honestly, We Just Need JesusTerrian

Terrian – Honestly, We Just Need Jesus (Official Music Video)

Tariann’s song “Honestly, We Just Need Jesus” reflects the longing for how hearts, overwhelmed by the noise and desires of modern society, can be healed through sincere faith.

Released in 2024, the track features Tariann’s powerful vocals and a moving melody, making it a ballad that brings peace to a weary heart.

The lyrics, which seek salvation through faith in Jesus while confronting deep struggles such as addiction, habits, and anxiety, prompt listeners to reflect and recall the true peace that lies deep within.

Undoubtedly, it’s a recommended song for those looking to step away from their busy daily lives and take a moment to reflect on themselves.

YOUTHTroye Sivan

Troye Sivan – YOUTH (Official Video)

A 2015 song by Troye Sivan whose title means “youth.” Troye sings that youth isn’t only about sparkle—it also includes feelings of loss and failure, and that even that pain is a kind of joy.

It’s a song we’d like both those currently living their youth and those who once did to listen to.

ReuniteNEW!Allie X

Allie X – Reunite (Official Visualizer)

The new song released in October 2025 by Canadian singer-songwriter Allie X is a powerful work centered on the theme of reintegrating a self that has been crushed by the pressures of life and fragmented.

It delivers a message celebrating reconciliation with one’s own body, reflecting the deep introspection unique to an artist who has grappled with an autoimmune disease for many years.

The distinctive production—melding baroque-style classical instrumentation with contemporary electropop—is superb, creating a world where nostalgia and hope intersect.

This track is the second single from the forthcoming album “Happiness Is Going to Get You,” which will feature 12 songs, heightening anticipation for its release.

It’s a song I highly recommend to anyone who is facing themselves and striving to move forward.

wherever u rUMI, V

UMI, V – wherever u r (ft. V of BTS) official lyric video

Released in 2023, the collaboration track “wherever u r” by UMI and BTS’s V is a masterpiece of healing music that gently embraces the listener’s heart.

While it’s a ballad themed around long-distance love, its lyrics carry a heartfelt message of deep affection and gratitude to V’s fans as he was preparing for enlistment at the time of production.

The simple yet heartwarming melody is perfect for stepping away from the bustle of daily life and spending a peaceful moment.

UMI’s soft, soothing vocals make listeners feel cared for, emphasizing the strength of the bond described in the lyrics—“we’re connected no matter where we are”—and resulting in a song that will surely be loved for years to come.

Those living apart from their loved ones will likely find this track especially relatable.

Wish You The BestLewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi – Wish You The Best (Official Video)

Lewis Capaldi, who continues to deliver deeply moving songs, released “Wish You The Best,” a standout anthem from 2023 that will remain in our hearts for years to come.

Infused with his distinctive timbre and profound emotional expression, the track offers a unique sense of solace as it looks back on lost love with compassion and grace.

Just as the distance between Glasgow and LA suggests, there’s a bittersweet beauty in quietly wishing happiness for someone you love from afar.

The more you listen, the more its melancholy seeps in—yet you can still feel the strength to keep moving forward.

Including its poignant music video, it’s a song to turn to when you need something to gently support a tired heart.