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 hits (41–50)
Miss MiseryEliott Smith
This song, contributed to the soundtrack of the 1997 film Good Will Hunting, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song the following year and quickly rose to prominence.
The whisper-like vocals and melancholic guitar sound combine to evoke an inescapable loneliness.
Don’t force yourself—when you feel lonely, allow yourself to fully sink into that loneliness.
Western songs to listen to when you feel lonely: world classics and popular tracks (51–60)
Without YouNilson
It’s a song that expresses deep regret over a breakup.
The lyrics are very straightforward, making it an incredibly, incredibly heartbreaking piece.
Please try translating it into Japanese once—you’ll feel a profound sadness.
And Nilsson’s gentle singing voice will make it all the more poignant.
Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved MeThe Smiths
When it comes to the headliners of the UK’s ’80s new wave scene, The Smiths inevitably come to mind.
It’s no exaggeration to say that Morrissey’s dark, brooding lyrical world and Johnny Marr’s guitar defined the band.
For Smiths fans, the most tear-jerking song is the one on their fourth album, “Strangeways, Here We Come.” I strongly feel it’s filled with a sadness that foreshadows their later breakup—what do you think?
I’m Not In Love10cc
A song by Tenshiishi whose sense-laden musical taste is elevated to deeper heights by gentle, understated vocals, making its deep style irresistibly addictive.
It’s considered a nighttime staple—melancholic yet allowing you to luxuriate in a comfortably refined atmosphere.
Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest WordBlue
They are a British dance-vocal group.
They have a mature coolness and are great singers—perhaps similar to EXILE in Japan.
It’s a song about not being able to say words of apology, no matter what.
The emotions are poured into the vocals, and listening to it can bring you to tears.
The ScientistColdplay
It’s one of Coldplay’s signature songs, marked by their distinctive sense of loneliness.
It’s a wonderful track brimming with the poignant melancholy typical of UK rock ballads.
I’m personally fond of the melody in the vocal part, and when something’s bothering me, listening to it gives me strength—it’s like a medicine for the heart.
CryJamestown Story
It touches the heart not only when you’re heartbroken, but also when something unpleasant has happened.
When someone asks “What’s wrong?” in such a gentle way, you feel like opening up, and it helps heal the hurt.
If you listen when you feel like crying, I think the tears will come easily.