When you’re hurting and feel like you want to disappear… timeless Western songs to listen to at times like these

Castle on the HillEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Castle On The Hill [Official Music Video]

A moving masterpiece filled with love for his hometown and memories of youth has been delivered by UK artist Ed Sheeran.

From a childhood bone-breaking accident to his first love at age 15, this warm work is packed with nostalgia.

Released in January 2017 as a lead single from the album ÷, and featured in the animated films Ferdinand and How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, the song is written as a love letter to his hometown of Framlingham.

Now an adult, he gently portrays his childhood friends each walking their own path, singing of the flow of changing time and feelings that remain unchanged, carried by a powerful melody.

It’s a gem of a track that resonates with the universal sentiment of having a place or person you want to recall when you feel uncertain or lost.

Just Give Me A Reason ft. Nate RuessP!nk

P!nk – Just Give Me A Reason ft. Nate Ruess

This song is like a single beam of light that breaks through in moments when you’re exhausted by life and on the verge of losing yourself.

In this work, American artist P!nk collaborates with the lead vocalist of the band Fun.

, weaving together the feelings of a couple trying to repair a relationship on the brink of collapse, set against resonant piano.

Released in February 2013 and winner of the Best Collaboration award at the MTV Video Music Awards, this gem of a pop ballad features powerful harmonies that strike straight to the heart.

When you feel lost in life or need the courage to look ahead, give it a listen.

For those struggling with a relationship with a loved one, it’s sure to bring a ray of hope.

BelieverImagine Dragons

Imagine Dragons – Believer (Official Music Video)

Imagine Dragons is an alternative rock band from the United States that has gained worldwide popularity.

Their distinctive sound, which incorporates elements of pop and R&B, has earned them high acclaim around the globe.

Among their songs, one I recommend for tough times is “Believer.” The track portrays the band’s way of life, conveying the message that “we are who we are today because of the hardships we went through before,” reflecting the difficult period they faced before their success.

It’s a song that offers courage and energy.

F**kin’ PerfectP!nk

P!nk – F**kin’ Perfect (Official Video – Explicit)

Speaking of Pink, she’s a singer-songwriter beloved not only for her electrifying performances and outspoken candor, but also for her tough, big-sister persona.

The track introduced here was released as a single from her 2010 greatest hits album, “Greatest Hits… So Far!!!,” and climbed to No.

2 on the charts in her home country, the United States.

Despite a characteristically provocative title that’s very Pink, the lyrics are deeply serious.

It’s a message to everyone who feels life is hard, and it carries special weight precisely because she has stayed true to herself and kept fighting.

If someone you care about is feeling stuck and struggling, please tell them about this song—one that will powerfully reassure them that they are perfect just as they are.

True ColorsCyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper – True Colors (Official HD Video)

Cyndi Lauper’s love ballad “True Colors” was a massive hit worldwide.

While it can be heard as a love song, it also comes across as an anthem that encourages people who are feeling down.

The title means “true colors,” with “colors” representing individuality, and the lyrics portray the importance of continuing to live as yourself without erasing your unique traits.

Combined with Lauper’s bright vocal tone, the song is sure to lift your spirits.

You Are Not AloneMichael Jackson

Michael Jackson – You Are Not Alone (Official Video)

Singer-songwriter Michael Jackson, affectionately known as the King of Pop.

While his dance numbers are famous, he also has a wealth of ballads that sink deeply into the heart.

The song I’d like to recommend today is a profoundly warm piece that gently stays close to those who are in deep loneliness or despair.

To anyone who feels they can no longer carry the burden alone, this track speaks softly yet powerfully: “You are not alone.” His compassionate voice is like a single beam of light cutting through the darkness.

Released as a single in August 1995 from the album HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, it debuted at No.

1 on the Billboard chart—a first in the chart’s history.

If you listen to it on a desperately lonely night, your heart will feel a little lighter, along with warm tears.

Be sure to check it out!

Stand By MeBen E. King

Ben E. King – Stand By Me (Audio)

Ben E.

King’s universally known classic “Stand By Me” has served as the theme song for the film of the same name and has been covered by many artists, so many of you have likely heard it.

Its gently companionable melody and lyrics that simply express the wish to “have you by my side” are sure to bring someone to mind.

Even when you feel lonely and isolated, it reminds you that you are not alone.