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

Everybody HurtsR.E.M.

R.E.M. – Everybody Hurts (Official HD Music Video)

A song with an anti-suicide message released in 1993.

In 1995, The Samaritans, a support listening service in the UK, ran a press advertising campaign using the song’s lyrics to address the low usage of their hotline among young men, a group with high suicide rates.

You Belong With MeTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – You Belong With Me

It’s a song that portrays a very cool, confident woman, with the lyric “Your place is with me.” Released in 2009, it’s a country-pop track.

The music video, filmed at a high school in Tennessee, won an MTV Video Music Award.

It has over 500 million views on YouTube, and in the video the artist plays two roles herself, which became a big talking point for how adorable it is.

Its upbeat melody is easy to get into, so I highly recommend it.

Back To BlackAmy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse – Back To Black

The artist Amy Winehouse, who sadly passed away in 2011, was known as one of the United Kingdom’s leading soul singers.

Although she was involved in various scandals and controversies, her musical work was highly acclaimed.

Her famous song “Back to Black,” released in 2006, gained popularity with its blues-style melody.

The lyrics vividly portray a woman’s lingering feelings after breaking up with her lover.

Call on MeBebe Rexha

Bebe Rexha – Call on Me

The song with striking self-empowering lyrics is Bebe Rexha’s “Call On Me.” It was released as a single in March 2023 and is also included on the album “Bebe,” which came out the following month.

It’s crafted as a dance track whose solid four-on-the-floor kick drum delivers a rush of exhilaration.

The lyrics, about longing for someone to call on her and spending what feels like an eternity known only to God, convey strong resolve.

If you feel like your spirit is about to break, try listening to “Call On Me” to get back on your feet!

Please Forgive MeBryan Adams

Bryan Adams – Please Forgive Me (Radio Version)

A song released as a single in 1993 by Canadian rock musician Bryan Adams.

Producer and songwriter Robert John “Mutt” Lange came up with the idea and wrote it in France.

The track reached No.

1 on the charts in countries such as Canada, Norway, Australia, and Belgium.

Sweet OblivionDavid Kushner

David Kushner – Sweet Oblivion (Official Music Video)

David Kushner, an American singer-songwriter known for his emotionally charged music, is drawing attention once again.

His new song released in July 2024 delves deeply into themes of love and loss.

Marked by ethereal guitars and haunting synthesizers, the track is elevated by Kushner’s fragile, aching vocals.

This release is his first since his 2022 debut EP, “Footprints I Found,” which includes his signature song “Miserable Man.” The music video—depicting beauty in the aftermath of disaster—has also become a talking point.

It’s a recommended listen for those who resonate with self-sacrificial love or who enjoy introspective music.

EmpireDean Lewis

Dean Lewis – Empire (Official Audio)

Dean Lewis’s new song carries the theme of “feeling profound loneliness in a vast world.” The Australian singer’s lyrics are filled with messages that resonate with many living in modern society.

Featuring his emotional vocals and a catchy melody, the track will be included on his album The Epilogue, scheduled for release in October 2024.

A snippet has been shared on TikTok, making it a song that fosters a strong connection with fans.

It’s a must-listen not only for fans of his signature hit Be Alright, but also for anyone searching for their sense of purpose in this wide world.