Western songs to listen to when you feel lonely: world classics and popular hits
There are songs that give you courage when you feel lonely, songs that help ease your solitude—so many different styles.
This time, we’re introducing classic Western tracks to listen to when you’re feeling alone.
Surely there are people around you who care about you.
Don’t overthink it—anyone is fine! Try listening while thinking of someone who’s always by your side.
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Western songs to listen to when you feel lonely: World classics and popular tracks (91–100)
WE’RE ALL ALONEBoz Scaggs
This is a quintessential heart-wrenching ballad.
The silky high-tone vocals are aching.
The piano intro is aching.
The strings that come in partway through are aching.
It’s not background music—it’s a masterpiece you want to immerse yourself in and fully feel the sadness.
I think it’s okay to cry.
Bitter Sweet SymphonyThe Verve
When love isn’t going well and you’re feeling a bit down, songs that make you feel “I’m okay” are highly recommended.
Let this classic by the British band The Verve give you that push to find the motivation to try changing yourself.
It’s also great for karaoke.
Why Does It Always Rain On Me?Travis
This song, which expresses the sorrowful feeling of wondering why life is full of hardships, is one of the signature tracks by Travis, a rock band from Scotland.
It was released in 1999.
It’s a timeless classic that never feels dated.
How about listening to it on an autumn night when you’re feeling lonely?
YesterdayThe Beatles
Thinking about yesterday makes today hard.
It’s a Beatles classic that simply sings of a broken heart.
Even women in their thirties who don’t know many British bands will surely find comfort in a melody they’ve heard somewhere at least once.
Your SongElton John
A famous Elton John classic that needs no introduction.
It’s a song that still resonates across eras and generations.
If you don’t know it yet, go listen to it right now! And if you’re worn out by loneliness, why not let his embracing voice gently wrap around you? It will surely warm your heart.
The One That Got AwayKaty Perry
A track from the 2010 studio album “Teenage Dream.” The lyrics, sung over an upbeat sound, read like a diary addressed to a former lover who was adored so deeply that the idea of breaking up was unimaginable.
Perhaps it’s precisely because of the happiness felt when your feelings first connected that the sadness and loneliness at the time of parting become all the more profound.
Lonely DaySystem Of A Down
This is a song by System of a Down that candidly portrays emotions swaying in loneliness.
Featured on the American nu-metal band’s fifth album, Hypnotize, it was released as the second single in 2006.
Guitarist Daron Malakian wrote and composed the track and also performs the lead vocals.
The lyrics, which powerfully express a sense of isolation, are layered with a melancholic melody, resulting in a ballad that resonates deeply.
It has struck a chord with many, being featured in the 2007 film Disturbia and the 2023 Netflix series Beef.
Why not give it a listen on a night spent alone, when someone comes to mind?