When you’re hurting and feel like you want to disappear… timeless Western songs to listen to at times like these
The power of music is tremendous—sometimes just listening to a song when you’re feeling down can lift your spirits.
However, it’s rare to come across songs like that, and it’s not easy to find tracks that truly match your tastes.
In particular, I think Western music is harder to discover compared to Japanese music.
So this time, I’ve selected some classic Western songs for those moments when you’re struggling or feel like disappearing.
I’ve also included explanations of the lyrics, so even if you don’t understand English, you can still enjoy them without any trouble.
Please take your time and enjoy.
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When you’re hurting and feel like disappearing… classic Western songs to listen to at times like these (61–70)
Best I Ever HadGary Allan
A song released in 1999 by the American alternative rock band Vertical Horizon.
Gary Allan’s version was produced after his wife died by suicide.
It reached No.
7 on the Billboard Country Singles chart in 2005.
Lonely BoyAndrew Gold
A song depicting a child who, after the birth of his younger sister, feels a sense of loneliness as if abandoned by his parents.
Many people consider the song autobiographical for Andrew Gold, but despite the strong similarities, the artist has denied this.
You’ve Got a FriendCarole King
Carole King’s classic song “You’ve Got a Friend.” As the title suggests, it’s a song dedicated to a dear friend, and it won Song of the Year at the 1972 Grammy Awards.
It has been covered by many renowned artists, including James Taylor and Donny Hathaway.
If you’re feeling down or struggling in a friendship, please give it a listen.
It’s a song that really drives home the importance of friends, so it might even help you work things out.
The LonelyChristina Perri
A song from American singer-songwriter Christina Perri’s 2011 debut album, “lovestrong.” It is a song about the quietest and most painful loneliness, inspired by her life experiences.
PaparazziEdward Maya x Carine
Released in December 2023, this work is a collaborative track by Romanian artists Edward Maya and Karinne.
Centered on the theme of everyday surveillance by paparazzi, it sharply portrays the relationship between celebrity life and the media.
It also has strong appeal as dance music, drawing attention as a track that can energize party scenes.
With over 200,000 views on YouTube, it already seems to be captivating many listeners.
It’s a song we highly recommend to anyone troubled by invasions of privacy or interested in reflecting on the nature of modern society.
Are You Lonesome TonightElvis Presley
A song written in 1926 by songwriters Roy Turk and Lou Handman.
It has been recorded by many artists.
This Elvis version spent six weeks at No.
1 on the Hot 100 chart between November 1960 and January 1961.
It is said that Elvis recorded it with all the studio lights turned off.
I’M SO LONESOME I COULD CRYHank Williams
It is one of the many songs Williams wrote to portray devastating darkness.
It is said to be the most moving of his songs.
He wrote it inspired by his relationship with his first wife, Audrey.
A country music standard, it has been covered over the years in various styles by many artists, including Ray Charles and Bob Dylan.