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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: beautiful, heartfelt messages (11–20)

A Bar Song (Tipsy)Shaboozey

Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy) [Official Visualizer]
A Bar Song (Tipsy)Shaboozey

This work by Shaboozey, an artist from the United States, features an innovative sound that blends country and hip-hop.

The lyrics, which depict a protagonist worn out by daily work and relationships seeking solace in a drink at a bar, resonated with many listeners.

Released in April 2024, the track reached No.

1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

In May of the same year, he appeared on the popular talk show The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and delivered a live performance.

It’s a song you’ll want to play at a bar you drop into after work, chatting with friends.

ZombieNEW!Yungblud

YUNGBLUD – Zombie (Official Music Video)
ZombieNEW!Yungblud

Young British charismatic artist YUNGBLUD’s song “Zombie,” released in May 2025, is a profoundly introspective and emotional track that showcases a new side of him.

Featured on his fourth album, “Idols,” the song is an introspective ballad that stands apart from his previous punk sound.

The lyrics, drawn from something his grandmother actually experienced, carry a piercing sincerity, and the music video—starring actress Florence Pugh as a healthcare worker—deeply embodies that world, drawing significant attention.

It’s a highly recommended piece for those quiet nights when you want to face your true feelings.

WonderwallOasis

Oasis – Wonderwall (Official Video)
WonderwallOasis

A signature song by the British rock band Oasis captivates listeners with its profound lyrics and universal themes.

This piece, which sings of feelings for a loved one and the possibility that they might save you, begins with the gentle tone of an acoustic guitar and deftly conveys a state of mind where hope and uncertainty intertwine.

Included on the album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, released in October 1995, it became a worldwide hit.

Covered by many artists, it has earned its place as a classic in music history.

It’s recommended listening when you’re feeling lonely or want to sort out your feelings for someone important.

Let Her GoPassenger

Passenger | Let Her Go (Official Video)
Let Her GoPassenger

A single from the third album, All the Little Lights, released in 2012.

It became a hit in various European countries such as Austria, Belgium, and Denmark.

Mike Rosenberg wrote the song when he was feeling melancholic, reminiscing about his ex-girlfriend.

all i needNEW!Loyle Carner

Loyle Carner – all i need (Audio)
all i needNEW!Loyle Carner

Loyle Carner, a British artist known for introspective hip-hop that candidly traces his own experiences.

The track he released in April 2025 is a work that deeply resonates with hearts weary of life.

It portrays self-denial born from comparing oneself to others on social media and the mental exhaustion felt in an information-saturated society.

His vocal performance—hovering between rapping and singing—along with guitars that hint at alternative rock and increasingly urgent drums, deftly capture inner conflict and restlessness, stirring the listener’s emotions.

At its core, the song voices a fundamental human wish: to break free from that suffocating pressure and simply seek peace of mind.

10,000 HoursDan + Shay, Justin Bieber

Dan + Shay, Justin Bieber – 10,000 Hours (Official Music Video)
10,000 HoursDan + Shay, Justin Bieber

“10,000 Hours” is a collaborative song by the hallmark country duo Dan + Shay and global pop idol Justin Bieber, who has enjoyed massive popularity since his teenage years.

The lyrics, befitting a classic wedding song, are crafted around a vow of eternal love.

[2025 Edition] Great Western songs with meaningful lyrics: beautiful, heartfelt messages (21–30)

TasteSabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter – Taste (Official Video)
TasteSabrina Carpenter

A provocative song aimed at an ex’s new partner has arrived from American artist Sabrina Carpenter.

Reflecting a brief yet deeply impactful past relationship, it asserts her presence while blending humor and self-awareness.

Included on her August 2024 album “Short n’ Sweet,” the track incorporates a variety of elements—from pop and glam pop to indie rock—highlighting Carpenter’s musical versatility and individuality.

The music video, featuring actress Jenna Ortega, drew attention for its distinctive visuals that pay homage to horror films.

It’s a song that prompts reflection on past relationships and personal growth.