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

A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton

Vanessa Carlton – A Thousand Miles

This is the debut single released in 2002 by American singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton! Just listening to its dramatic sound can bring you to tears.

She is also known as a pianist, and this song was included on the 2001 album “Legally Blonde.” It expresses the aching feeling of “wanting to see the one you love.” In Japan, it also drew attention when ONE OK ROCK performed it live.

Greatest Love Of AllWhitney Houston

Whitney Houston – Greatest Love Of All (Official 4K Video)

Composed by Michael Masser with lyrics by Linda Creed, this song was written as the theme for the 1977 film “The Greatest.” Whitney Houston’s 1985 cover version reached No.

1 in Australia, Canada, and the United States.

What I AmZAYN

ZAYN – What I Am (Official Lyric Video)

After achieving worldwide success as a member of One Direction, ZAYN has continued to thrive as a solo artist.

The UK-born singer released a new song in March 2024—a labor of love completed after six years.

Co-created with Dave Cobb, the track features ZAYN’s soulful vocals and melodies driven by live instrumentation.

Centered on themes of love and self-acceptance, it acknowledges past mistakes while looking forward with resolve, showcasing a level of emotional depth that sets it apart from his previous work.

His surprise performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon has also generated buzz.

Glue Songbeabadoobee

beabadoobee – Glue Song (Official Music Video)

Beabadoobee’s new song, with its sweet and wistful melody, beautifully captures the thrill and ache of love.

Released in February 2023 by the UK-based singer-songwriter of Filipino origin, the track rides on gentle acoustic guitar tones to convey deep affection for a lover.

Her clear, translucent vocals perfectly enhance the romantic lyricism.

It’s a song brimming with the charm of an artist who has also served as a support act on Taylor Swift’s tour, offering soothing music that comforts those in love—ideal for quiet nights or calm, reflective moments.

Leave Herd4vd

d4vd – Leave Her (Official Lyric Video)

This is a track released in February 2024 by D4VD, an artist from Texas, USA.

Featured on the album “Withering,” the song vividly portrays the emotions of people struggling with imbalanced affection.

Infused with elements of emo and alternative rock, its emotionally charged lyrics reflect on the difficulty of clinging to past relationships and the necessity of discovering a new self.

It conveys complex feelings toward an ex who reaches out in the middle of the night, evoking deep empathy in listeners.

D4VD’s simple yet dreamy guitar sound enhances the song’s atmosphere.

It’s a piece that resonates with anyone facing breakups or journeys of self-discovery.

Too Muchgirl in red

girl in red – Too Much (Official Video)

The Norwegian indie-pop artist girl in red released a track in February 2024 that explores themes of self-restraint and misunderstanding.

It candidly expresses the emotional distance between partners and the pain of having one’s feelings dismissed as “too much,” leaving a striking impression of losing one’s identity within a relationship.

As the lead single from her upcoming album, “I’m Doing It Again Baby!” set for release in April, the song showcases a new facet of her musicality.

With a melody that tugs at the heartstrings, it captures her continued growth on a journey of self-discovery.

It’s a track I’d recommend for quiet, introspective moments alone, or to anyone struggling with a complicated relationship.

huhglaive

glaive – huh (official music video)

This is a track released in January 2024 by Grave, an American artist known as a leading figure in hyperpop.

His music, brimming with a DIY spirit and incorporating elements of trap and emo rap, is on full display here.

The lyrics—marked by devoted expressions of love and inner turmoil—delve deeply into themes of alienation and mental health.

The song was released as the lead single from his latest EP, “a bit of a mad one.” It’s sure to resonate with young listeners who feel worn out by everyday life.