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[2025 Edition] Classic Western Songs with Great Lyrics: Beautiful Messages That Touch the Heart

Among people who mainly listen to Western music, there actually aren’t that many who listen while fully understanding the lyrics in detail.

Not every domestic CD release comes with a Japanese translation, and it’s not a big problem to enjoy songs without knowing the lyrical content.

That said, learning what the lyrics actually say might make you love the song even more!

So this time, we’re focusing on “wonderful lyrics” in a broad sense and introducing classic Western songs with great lyrics that cover a variety of themes.

In the first half, we feature the latest hits and buzzworthy tracks, and in the second half, timeless classics.

Don’t miss this chance to check them out.

[2025 Edition] Classic Western songs with great lyrics: wonderful messages that resonate in the heart (71–80)

Hold On MeKygo, Sandro Cavazza

Kygo, Sandro Cavazza – Hold On Me (Official Video)
Hold On MeKygo, Sandro Cavazza

Teaming up Norwegian DJ Kygo and Swedish singer-songwriter Sandro Cavazza, this track celebrates the importance of love and support.

Fusing a country-tinged, driving beat with Kygo’s signature synth sound, the song resonates deeply with listeners.

It carries a message that the bond with a loved one becomes a pillar of strength when facing hardship, making it a comforting anthem for anyone trying to get through tough times.

Released in November 2024, this new single follows Kygo’s fifth album, “KYGO,” and has fans’ expectations running high.

Heart of GoldShawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes – Heart of Gold (Official Music Video)
Heart of GoldShawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes, the Canadian singer, has already released a new song.

Its intimate lyrics, which capture memories with friends, and a simple yet emotional arrangement are striking.

Included on his new album “Shawn,” set for release in November 2024, the track reflects Mendes’s personal experiences.

Ahead of the album’s launch, a concert film shot at New York’s Bearsville Theater will be screened for one night only on November 14.

It’s a song we especially recommend to anyone who’s lived through youthful memories or the parting of ways with someone important.

Your PowerBillie Eilish

Billie Eilish – Your Power (Official Music Video)
Your PowerBillie Eilish

Billie Eilish’s masterpiece “Your Power,” released in 2021.

While many of her works feature abstract lyrics, this one is written in a more straightforward way compared to her previous songs.

The track centers on the theme of domestic violence and carries the message that even if you have power, you shouldn’t wield it over others.

Rather than a simple statement, the lyrics convey this message against the backdrop of a romantic relationship—so be sure to check it out.

[2025 Edition] Classic Western songs with great lyrics: beautiful, heartwarming messages (81–90)

Hold OnBishop Briggs

Bishop Briggs – Hold On (Audio)
Hold OnBishop Briggs

Bishop Briggs is a female singer-songwriter who debuted in 2015 and drew attention for her soulful vocals.

She spent part of her childhood living in Japan, and one of her charms is the distinctive lyrical world conveyed through her unique voice.

Hold On is included on her 2018 debut album, Church of Scars, and is a track that lets you immerse yourself in a simple yet profound lyrical landscape.

Hallowed Be Thy NameIron Maiden

Iron Maiden – Hallowed Be Thy Name (Live at Long Beach Arena)
Hallowed Be Thy NameIron Maiden

A song told from the perspective of a man on death row.

It was released as a single in 1993 by the English heavy metal band Iron Maiden.

It reached No.

9 on the U.

S.

charts and has been covered by Iced Earth and Cradle of Filth.

Made You LookMeghan Trainor

Meghan Trainor – Made You Look (Official Music Video)
Made You LookMeghan Trainor

With its retro vibe and emotional melody, “Made You Look” is a song you’ll want to listen to over and over.

Released in 2022 by singer-songwriter and rapper Meghan Trainor, this track delivers her signature playful take on the idea of people’s inherent beauty.

The lyrics carry a positive message—“Whether I’m decked out in designer or just wearing nothing, I’m beautiful”—that lifts your spirits just by reading them.

It’s a self-love anthem perfect for those moments when you’re feeling unsure of yourself.

To Live Is To DieMetallica

Metallica – To Live Is To Die
To Live Is To DieMetallica

A song that pays tribute to Metallica’s bassist Cliff Burton, who died in a traffic accident in 1986.

It is included on their fourth album, .

.

.

And Justice for All, released in 1988.

The album reached the Top 10 on charts in countries including the United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany, and the United States.