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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.

Playlist

When you’re hurting and feel like you want to disappear… timeless Western songs to listen to at times like these
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1eastMemoriesMaroon 5Thankful for the memories, a requiem for the departed
2eastWake Me UpAviciiAvicii’s deeply moving, heart-touching masterpiece
3eastBad DayDaniel PowterAn iconic song that lifts you up on a down day
4eastGirl on FireAlicia KeysAlicia Keys’ powerful song about overcoming adversity
5eastYou’re BeautifulJames BluntA poignant song about unrequited love becomes a global hit
6eastFix YouColdplayA hopeful song that heals sorrow, gently staying close to the heart
7eastPompeiiBastilleBastille’s Pompeii depicts the struggles of life.
8eastWhat a wonderful worldLouis ArmstrongA classic song that prays for peace and sings of the beauty of the world
9eastBeautiful DayU2U2’s masterpiece depicting hope and revival
10eastWish You Were HereAvril LavigneA song by Avril Lavigne that resonates with the heart
11eastFight SongRachel PlattenA song that encourages me and gives me the courage to move forward
12eastCounting StarsOneRepublicA song that reexamines the anxieties of life
13eastHeroMariah CareyI’m a hero—let’s keep looking forward without giving up.
14eastStrongerKelly ClarksonAn encouraging song about growing stronger after heartbreak, “Stronger”
15eastCastle on the HillEd SheeranA moving song portraying love for one’s hometown and youthful days
16eastJust Give Me A Reason ft. Nate RuessP!nkLight of hope, a gemlike song that illuminates life
17eastBelieverImagine DragonsA moving song by Imagine Dragons
18eastF**kin’ PerfectP!nkA powerful, big-sisterly message song in pink
19eastTrue ColorsCyndi LauperA song that sings about the importance of living true to yourself
20eastStand By MeBen E. KingA sense of security that comes with compassionate closeness
21eastYou Are Not AloneMichael JacksonMichael Jackson’s soul-stirring masterpiece
22eastStressed Outtwenty one pilotsA heartfelt anthem for the soul that portrays anxieties about becoming an adult
23eastRebel HeartMadonnaMadonna’s autobiographical heart-confession song
24eastBoulevard Of Broken DreamsGreen DayA classic song depicting disillusionment with the American Dream
25eastLucid DreamsJuice WRLDYoung rapper sings about the pain of heartbreak
26eastBorn This WayLady GagaLet's accept ourselves as we are.
27eastHow Soon Is Now?The SmithsA song filled with empathy for marginalized people
28eastAlone I BreakKornA cry from the heart portraying the loneliness of corn
29eastThe OutsideTaylor SwiftA song that sings about a lonely girl's heart
30eastLose YourselfEminemEminem’s signature song “Lose Yourself”
31eastLove Me MoreSam SmithWhen my heart feels like it's about to break, Sam Smith's songs keep me going.
32eastAnother Lonely NightAdam LambertA bittersweet song that expresses the pain and loneliness of a broken heart
33eastShe Don’t Love YouEric PaslayA heart-touching ballad about a disappointed woman
34eastNothing Compares 2 USinéad O’ConnorThe classic song composed by Prince, “Nothing Compares 2 U.”
35eastLonely DaySystem Of A DownA song about SOAD’s Daron and his sad past
36eastWhateverOasisOasis’s classic song “Whatever,” which is free and comforting
37eastAlrightSam Fischer, Meghan Trainor“Alright” is a cheer-up song for people who feel anxious.
38eastFireworksMitskiA song of fireworks and sorrow by a New York-based singer
39eastDriveThe CarsA sad song contributes to aid for Africa
40eastNever Say Never ft. Jaden SmithJustin BieberJustin’s famous song that sings of an unyielding will to never give up
41eastSo LonelyThe PoliceA song that depicts the misery in Sting’s heart
42eastIf I Were To DieWinona OakA work that expresses the vulnerability and affection of romantic love
43eastHere I Go AgainWhitesnakeA moving song by Coverdale that sings of loneliness
44eastFade Into YouMazzy StarMazzy Star’s classic infused with longing and love
45eastHallelujahPentatonixA Hallelujah song filled with gratitude and awe
46eastNessun DormaPlacido DomingoA magnificent opera piece that delivers courage and inspiration.
47eastLonely AvenueRay CharlesWestern music cover songs, early Beatles practice pieces
48eastTo ZionLauryn HillLauryn Hill’s Maternal Love and Music
49eastCool KidsEchosmithA coming-of-age song by an indie pop band
50eastOld Man’s GraceNathan EvansA heartwarming sea song that conveys the meaning of life
51eastFireworkKaty PerryBelieve in yourself and shine! Let your brilliance bloom like fireworks.
52eastBlue MoonBeckMusic that leverages the characteristics of Beck’s songs
53eastAlone AgainGilbert O’SullivanA sad classic by an Irish singer
54eastAve MariaLuciano PavarottiHealing masterpiece for the soul: Pavarotti singing Ave Maria
55eastOnly the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel)Roy OrbisonRoy Orbison’s classic song about loneliness
56eastChamps ElyséesZAZThe famous song by the chanson singer Zaz
57eastBreaking PointLogan MichaelAn emotional song depicting the anguish of parting
58eastMy Love Mine All MineMitskiA beautiful ballad that sings of the essence of love
59eastI Love U in MePrinceA timeless Prince song that heals the heart
60eastNeed You NowLady AntebellumA No.1 hit song that sings of love and growth
61eastAway From The Sun3 Doors DownHit songs and classic albums by 3 Doors Down
62eastSpring Can Really Hang You Up The MostElla FitzgeraldElla Fitzgerald’s spring classic
63eastBlack GoldEsperanzaEsperanza’s jazz classic “Black Gold”
64eastBest I Ever HadGary AllanA love song filled with sorrow makes the top 10
65eastLonely BoyAndrew GoldA child's loneliness felt upon the birth of a younger sister
66eastYou’ve Got a FriendCarole KingA classic that sings of friendship, music that soothes the soul
67eastThe LonelyChristina PerriA moving song that sings of loneliness and pain
68eastPaparazziEdward Maya x CarineA song that portrays the relationship between celebrities' lives and the media
69eastAre You Lonesome TonightElvis PresleyThe classic hit song by Elvis that became a big success in 1960
70eastI’M SO LONESOME I COULD CRYHank WilliamsSignature songs that resonate with Williams’s heart
71eastEverybody’s Got Somebody But MeHunter Hayes featuring Jason MrazA song of a lonely heart troubled by love
72eastMétèqueJoeyStarrWhen you’re feeling down, listen to something upbeat—especially hip-hop.
73eastSimple ManKlaus NomiNomi, the singer recognized by David Bowie
74eastPor amor al odioRafael LechowskiA moving song by a rapper from Poland
75eastHomeward BoundSimon&GarfunkelThe song Simon wrote in Brentwood
76eastEleanor RigbyThe BeatlesA masterpiece that portrays the stories of lonely people
77eastOnly The LonelyThe MotelsHit song by the LA band The Motels
78eastMy WayThree TenorsThe Three Tenors’ “My Way” is moving.
79eastTonight We RideUNLEASH THE ARCHERSA metal song perfect for people who want a boost of energy
80eastOwner of a Lonely HeartYESA hit song that portrays the paradox of loneliness
81eastL’hymne A L’amourÉdith PiafÉdith Piaf’s classic song “Hymn to Love”
82eastVete que te quieroBuikaAn emotional song by the flamenco singer Buika
83eastTrespassingAdam LambertAdam Lambert's uplifting songs
84eastDancing With MyselfBilly IdolDance of the dreamers in a hateful world
85eastMove on UpCurtis MayfieldCurtis Mayfield’s classic song
86eastFoolish HeartSteve PerryA classic song that sings of a lonely man's feelings
87eastEblouie par la nuitZAZThe famous song by Zaz, a popular French singer
88eastFeeling GoodNina SimoneCheck out the uplifting classic 'Feeling Good'
89eastAll By MySelfEric CarmenA famous piece inspired by Rachmaninoff that portrays the emotions of life