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

Shape of YouEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Shape of You (Official Music Video)

Ed Sheeran is an artist who has captured a lot of attention from young people around the world and is extremely popular in Japan as well.

His biggest hit, Shape of You, became a sensation with its R&B melody infused with tropical sounds.

The lyrics portray the feelings of a man inviting a woman he likes.

Slightly sexy and romantic, it’s also a great song to dedicate to your partner.

Be sure to check it out.

we can’t be friends (wait for your love)Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande – we can’t be friends (wait for your love) (official music video)

This song skillfully expresses complex emotions and showcases Ariana Grande’s growth.

Riding on an ’80s-style synth-pop sound, it portrays a heart wavering between lost love and friendship.

Released on March 8, 2024, it’s a single from her seventh album, Eternal Sunshine, and its music video—inspired by the film of the same name—also drew attention.

It’s a highly relatable track that resonates with those navigating the end of a romance and the search for new connections.

Why not savor the world woven by Ariana’s translucent vocals and the song’s profound lyrics alone on a quiet night?

See You AgainWiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth

Wiz Khalifa – See You Again ft. Charlie Puth [Official Video] Furious 7 Soundtrack

Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth’s classic hit “See You Again” is a work that became extremely popular in Japan as well.

As many of you may know, the song was created as a tribute to Paul Walker—the star of the Fast & Furious series—after he passed away in an accident.

The lyrics express the sorrow of cherishing memories with him.

It’s an incredibly moving set of lyrics, so be sure to check out the Japanese translation.

Stay With MeSam Smith

Sam Smith – Stay With Me (Official Music Video)

Sam Smith is an artist known for his crystal-clear high-tone voice and gentle vocals.

I believe quite a few people in Japan are familiar with him.

His song “Stay With Me” is one of his signature tracks, portraying the bittersweet feeling of knowing a love won’t come true yet still wanting that person to stay by your side.

He has actually come out as gay, and when you consider that background, the song sounds all the more poignant.

Lovin On MeJack Harlow

Jack Harlow – Lovin On Me [Official Music Video]

The song by American rapper Jack Harlow is a confident love track.

Riding a light, upbeat rhythm, Harlow expresses a free-spirited approach to romance and showcases his compelling personality.

Sampling an R&B track from 1995, the piece blends modern production with skillful rap for a fresh, distinctive sound.

Released in November 2023, the song created a huge buzz as soon as it debuted on TikTok, and later topped charts in multiple countries.

Its poppy, catchy melody and humor-filled lyrics have captivated listeners across a wide range of ages.

EternityNEW!Alex Warren

Alex Warren – Eternity (Official Video)

Singer-songwriter Alex Warren, who rose to stardom from social media, is also known as the youngest artist to top 17 Billboard charts simultaneously.

Opening his debut album, “You’ll Be Alright, Kid,” released in July 2025, this track is a quiet, beautiful piece of folk-pop born from his experience of profound loss.

Having lost his father at the age of nine, Warren expresses a longing to reunite with loved ones in paradise, conveyed through unadorned acoustic tones and a prayerful vocal delivery.

As the artist himself has said, it is a song of farewell that also sounds like a vow to someone he loves—resulting in a work with a mysterious depth.

On nights overwhelmed by inescapable sorrow, this quiet, prayer-like song will surely rest gently by your heart.

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.