[2025] A Collection of Iconic Western Songs That Teach the Meaning of Life

7 YearsLukas Graham

Lukas Graham – 7 Years [Official Music Video]

A track released in 2015 by Danish soul-pop band Lukas Graham.

It’s a nostalgic, mid-tempo track characterized by piano sounds.

It reached No.

1 on charts around the world and was nominated for a Grammy Award.

You’ve Got a FriendCarole King

Carole King – You’ve Got a Friend (Official Audio)

This is a song included on the historic masterpiece Tapestry, released in 1971 by Carol King, a singer-songwriter who represents the United States.

There’s an anecdote that it was written as a response to the loneliness expressed by her friend James Taylor, and its theme is unconditional love and friendship—“Whenever you feel alone, I’ll be by your side.” The work earned King a Grammy Award, and Taylor’s cover also became a major hit.

When we face hardships and pain, we may find ourselves doubting our own worth.

At such times, this warm song of friendship powerfully affirms your presence right beside you, saying, “You are not alone.” It is a song that offers hope for life.

Good VibesHRVY, Matoma

HRVY, Matoma – Good Vibes

This is a collaboration between English singer HRVY and Norwegian producer Matoma that gently stays by your side when you’re feeling down and wraps you in uplifting energy.

With warm lyrics that seem to say, “There’s no night that won’t end,” the song gives listeners a gentle push forward.

Matoma’s expansive tropical house beats blend with HRVY’s bright, soaring vocals to create pure good vibes.

Released in September 2020, it’s the kind of track that can let a little sunshine into your heart on days when nothing seems to go right.

Man In The MirrorMichael Jackson

Michael Jackson – Man In The Mirror (Official Video)

A track that sings about the need for change.

Released by Michael Jackson in 1988, it reached the Top 10 on charts around the world.

The music video features raw news footage covering everything from homelessness to racial violence.

It was sampled in Papoose’s 2006 track “Gonne Make That Change.”

SAME LOVEMacklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Mary Lambert

MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS – SAME LOVE feat. MARY LAMBERT (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A collaboration between the American hip-hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and singer Mary Lambert.

It was released in 2012 and won at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.

It was sampled in Bizzle’s 2014 track “Same Love (A Response).”

Dear DaughterHalestorm

Halestorm – Dear Daughter [Official Video]

A heartfelt ballad with a powerful message about life.

It’s a track by the American rock band Halestorm, included on the album Into the Wild Life released in 2015.

The album was a hit around the world, reaching No.

1 on the charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

Wash It AwayThe Ghost Inside

The Ghost Inside – “Wash It Away”

This song speaks to the difficulty of rebuilding your life from the ground up.

The band performing under a torrential downpour symbolizes rebirth and purification, both literally and metaphorically.

It portrays the courage and determination to overcome hardship and take a new step forward, delivering a powerful message that resonates with listeners.

Released as the lead single from the upcoming album “Searching for Solace,” due out in April 2024, it carries undeniable weight, crafted by The Ghost Inside as they overcame the aftermath of a serious bus accident in 2015.

Highly recommended for anyone standing at a crossroads, unsure of how to move forward with their life.