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 (21–30)
Someone Like YouAdele
The poignant ballads woven by Adele, the singer from the UK, can be called the ultimate songs of sorrow, laying bare the pain of heartbreak.
Featured on her 2011 album 21, this work portrays the complex emotions of a woman who learns that her former lover is getting married.
Deep sadness and lingering attachment, along with the conflict of wishing the other person happiness, stir the heart alongside a simple piano melody.
Topping the charts in 19 countries and winning the Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance, this song offers solace to those seeking to heal the wounds of a breakup or to find emotional closure—a true comfort to the soul.
The black-and-white music video shot in Paris also superbly captures the song’s world.
Marlene on the WallSuzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega is an American female singer-songwriter who has been active since the 1980s.
Her music is generally known for its introspective tone, and among those songs, this is one you might especially want to listen to when you’re feeling lonely.
In Japan, it’s also well known because Tomoyo Harada covered it.
Hold MeWeezer
A track from the 2005 studio album Make Believe.
Over gentle arpeggios, frontman Rivers Cuomo’s wistful vocals are deeply moving.
This song, which feels like a cry of sheer loneliness, brings you to tears with its guitar solo in the interlude.
Wish You Were HerePink Floyd
It is a moving piece imbued with thoughts for lost souls.
It appears on the album Wish You Were Here, released in September 1975 by the British progressive rock band Pink Floyd.
Centered on themes of loneliness and a sense of loss, it features a simple yet deeply affecting melody and lyrics.
While it serves as a tribute to former member Syd Barrett, it also portrays universal human solitude.
It carries a critique of commercialism in the music industry, prompting deep reflection.
Recommended for those who have lost someone dear or who wish to contemplate the meaning of life.
I’ll Be ThereJess Glynne
With a gentle, comforting voice, Jess Glynne brings light to the hearts of those spending lonely nights.
Her warm vocals and powerful melodies weave a pop tune that softly teaches the importance of supporting someone.
Since its release in May 2018, it has been highly acclaimed on the UK music scene and continues to be loved as a signature track from the album “Always In Between.” It topped the UK Singles Chart and earned 3× Platinum certification in Australia, garnering support worldwide.
It’s a song that resonates deeply with those striving to overcome hardship and those who wish to support someone dear.
The music video, set against beautiful natural scenery, further enhances the song’s healing power.
Englishman In New YorkSting
A signature song by STING, who is also famous as the frontman of THE POLICE.
When you can’t shake off a lonely feeling, it might be good to fully immerse yourself in it.
The melody evokes a sprawling metropolis swept by autumn winds, and STING’s slightly husky vocals gently captivate you.
You’re BeautifulJames Blunt
This is a moving song about unrequited love by British singer-songwriter James Blunt.
Released in May 2005, it was inspired by his experience of unexpectedly seeing a former lover on the subway with a new partner.
Featured on the album “Back to Bedlam,” it became a major hit, reaching number one in 13 countries worldwide.
In Japan, it was used as an insert song for the Fuji TV drama “Kobayakawa Nobuki no Koi” and as a commercial song for the Toyota Vitz.
Although it may sound romantic at first, it actually conveys bittersweet feelings and complex emotions, resonating deeply with those who have experienced heartbreak or parting.