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

People WatchingSam Fender

Sam Fender – People Watching (Official Lyric Video)

Sam Fender, a popular singer-songwriter from the UK, has released a song imbued with feelings for a late friend.

Released in November 2024, the track sharply portrays memories with her and the transience of life.

Through experiences in a care facility and observations of people on the way home, it highlights the importance of human relationships.

It’s a song that showcases Fender’s deep emotions and exceptional songwriting abilities.

As the lead single from the album “People Watching,” it stands as an important work that marks his musical growth.

Highly recommended for listeners interested in the nuances of life and social issues.

TuesdayJulien Baker & TORRES

Julien Baker & TORRES – “Tuesday” (Official Video)

A highly anticipated collaboration by singer-songwriters Julien Baker and Torres, shining stars of the American indie rock scene, has been announced.

Grounded in a classic Americana sound, the track features candid lyrics about queer self-discovery and religious trauma that truly resonate.

The song will appear on the album “Send A Prayer My Way,” slated for release in April 2025, and the duo also delivered a striking performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in December 2024.

Weaving in themes of addiction, regret, and resistance against oppressive power structures, this gem showcases a superb harmony of both artists’ distinct voices.

A must-listen for anyone seeking deep emotional connection.

my futureBillie Eilish

Billie Eilish – my future (Official Music Video)

The song released in July 2020 is notable for its empowering message focused on self-discovery and self-love.

Billie Eilish sings about looking optimistically toward her future without being bound by society’s expectations.

Hailing from the United States, she uses this track to express her excitement about her relationship with herself, especially about who she will become.

Featuring electric piano, guitar, and drums, the song starts with a restrained melody and then shifts into an upbeat production with a summery rhythm.

As you embark on a new chapter in life, this work offers a truly encouraging message.

Skinny LoveBon Iver

Bon Iver – Skinny Love – Music Video

A song inspired by Justin Vernon’s ex-girlfriend, Christy, the frontman of the American indie folk band Bon Iver.

It was the first single released from their debut album, For Emma, Forever Ago.

RecoveringCéline Dion

Céline Dion – Recovering (Audio)

A song released as a digital download in 2016 by Canadian singer Celine Dion.

It was written by American singer-songwriter Pink in honor of Celine’s husband, producer, and singer René Angélil, who passed away in January 2016.

The song is about healing from loss.

BonesImagine Dragons

[JP-EN Translation][Official Japanese-subtitled MV] Imagine Dragons – Bones / Imagine Dragons

‘Bones’ stands out with its powerful drumming and catchy chorus.

It’s a song released in 2022 by the hugely popular rock band Imagine Dragons.

While many songs out there are about giddy romance or have a happy vibe, this track explores themes of life and death.

The lyrics, blending frontman Dan Reynolds’s sense of life’s fragility with a fantasy of “what if we could overcome death,” make for a compelling read.

The song was also featured in Season 3 of the hit, Emmy-nominated series The Boys.

The Bones (with Hozier)Maren Morris, Hozier

Maren Morris – The Bones (Official Video)

Even though there are plenty of love songs with great lyrics, this one stands out for its particularly literary and clever turns of phrase.

Enjoy the song along with lyrics that remind us of essential feelings we tend to forget.

The duet “The Bones” by Maren Morris and Hozier is a warm track that can rekindle the flame even in a love that seems to be burning out.

I especially recommend listening with a side-by-side translation to women in similar situations in love!