[2025] Focus on the Lyrics! Western Songs Recommended for Summer, Summer Anthems

Water (Remix)Tyla, Travis Scott

Tyla, Travis Scott – Water (Remix – Official Music Video)

The track that brings together South African songstress Tyla and popular rapper Travis Scott is the ultimate collaboration, powering the Tyla craze that’s been going strong since last year.

With a catchy melody infused with Afrobeats and R&B elements, the lyrics vividly convey the thrill and flutter of falling in love, making even the listener’s heart skip a beat.

It’s perfect both as a love song and as a summer anthem—slightly sexy yet refreshingly bright, striking an exquisite balance.

Featured on Tyla’s debut album “Tyla,” this is a must-check track from an artist you won’t want to take your eyes off in the coming months.

A true summer tune that’s guaranteed to light up the beach, poolside, and festivals alike.

It Ain’t MeKygo, Selena Gomez

Kygo, Selena Gomez – It Ain’t Me (Official Video)

It Ain’t Me, by Norwegian DJ Kygo and American singer Selena Gomez, is a breakup song characterized by an empowering, uplifting sound that portrays a woman’s strength in leaving a toxic relationship.

The lyrics depict the regret of a relationship ruined by an ex-lover’s repeated drinking and partying, and they also touch on the serious theme of alcoholism.

While facing the pain of heartbreak, Gomez’s powerful vocals convey her resolve not to bear her partner’s mistakes any longer, resonating deeply with listeners.

For anyone hurt by love, the song carries a message of healing and renewal.

Released in February 2017, it also drew attention as the lead single from Kygo’s EP Stargazing.

It’s a track you’ll want to play on a summer night drive—enjoy Gomez’s captivating vocals over a cool, up-tempo sound.

Summertime SadnessLana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey – Summertime Sadness (Official Music Video)

Lana Del Rey has created many songs themed around sorrow.

When it comes to her summer songs, Summertime Sadness is the standout.

The title conveys the idea of “sad events in summer.” In the song, set against a summer backdrop, it portrays a woman longing for someone who has passed away and shows her becoming trapped in dangerous thoughts.

The heavy, painful lyrics and the calm melody give listeners a chilling sensation.

Another feature is that it invites listeners to reflect on and interpret the lyrics as they listen.

True Blueboygenius

boygenius – True Blue (official music video)

I also recommend True Blue, which unfolds a remarkably profound story.

It’s a work released by the rock band boygenius, formed in 2018.

The lyrics depict a man and a woman visiting the beach.

It’s suggested that they came to the sea to feel its power and grandeur, and the song follows the two as they look back on their lives.

At first glance, it seems like a love song portraying a date, but if you listen closely, another side emerges.

Sad in the Summer (feat. Lily Rose)Diplo

Sad in the Summer (feat. Lily Rose) [Official Video]

Doesn’t the end of summer make you feel a little lonely? That’s why I want you to listen to “Sad in the Summer.” It’s a work by Diplo, a DJ who produces a lot of EDM, and Lily-Rose, known as a model and actress.

The lyrics portray a man who’s on the verge of being dumped, wishing she’d stay with him until summer is over.

Although it’s a sad, heartbreak-themed song, its up-tempo sound keeps it from feeling too somber.

Hot Girl Summer (ft. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign)Megan Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion – Hot Girl Summer ft. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign [Official Video]

Introducing “Hot Girl Summer (ft.

Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign),” a song that captures the fiery romance of summer.

This track by rapper Megan Thee Stallion features Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign.

While using somewhat provocative language, it celebrates romantic dynamics and pride in one’s identity.

It’s an intense rap song, perfect for when you want to get hyped.

CaramelConan Gray

Conan Gray – Caramel (Official Music Video)

In today’s pop scene, candid self-expression resonates widely, but his sentimental worldview truly stands out.

This is Conan Gray, a singer-songwriter with roots in Japan.

His forte is transforming the painful experiences of adolescence into deeply personal storytelling.

In this track, his appeal shines through in full: he turns the lingering sweet-and-bitter memories that remain after a breakup into a catchy pop number marked by an earworm guitar riff.

The song is included on his fourth album, Wishbone, released in August 2025, and the video unfolds a three-part story depicting his first queer summer romance.

It’s the perfect piece for nights when you want to sink into a bittersweet melody.