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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.

Playlist

Western songs to listen to when you feel lonely: world classics and popular hits
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1eastLike a StoneAudioslaveA supergroup of RATM and Soundgarden
2eastYou Are Not AloneMichael JacksonMichael Jackson’s soul-stirring masterpiece
3eastSorryTyler RoyaleTyler Royal’s wistful farewell song
4eastStay AliveJosé GonzálezJose Gonzalez's heartwarming signature song
5eastHelloAdeleAdele’s poignant masterpiece that pierces the heart
6eastLove YourselfJustin BieberA gentle singing voice conceals a heartrending longing
7eastStay With MeSam SmithA classic song that sings of the loneliness of a one-night parting
8eastSo LonelyThe PoliceA rock song with reggae elements that sings about heartbreak
9eastRight Where You Want MeJesse McCartneyLong-distance love song, my heart is always by your side
10eastFix YouColdplayA hopeful song that heals sorrow, gently staying close to the heart
11eastAlone I BreakKornA cry from the heart portraying the loneliness of corn
12eastMr. LonelyBobby VintonVietnam War: A classic song that sings of a soldier's loneliness
13eastSpace OddityDavid BowieDavid Bowie's iconic masterpiece
14eastDon’t Look Back In AngerOasisOasis’s classic anthem, a message of hope and solidarity
15eastUnder The BridgeRed Hot Chili PeppersA melancholic masterpiece that portrays loneliness and sorrow
16eastDay DreamingAretha FranklinA soul-soothing classic sung by the Queen of Soul
17eastWhen I Was Your ManBruno MarsSing about a broken heart to a sad piano tune
18eastTHE LONELIESTMåneskinAn elegy of love lost, singing the pain of heartbreak.
19eastCounting StarsOneRepublicA song that reexamines the anxieties of life
20eastWhen You’re GoneAvril LavigneA heart-touching ballad that sings of farewell and the pain of love
21eastThere’ll Be Sad SongsBilly OceanBilly Ocean is a British soul and R&B...
22eastSomeone Like YouAdeleAdele’s heartbreak ballad, a soul-stirring masterpiece
23eastMarlene on the WallSuzanne VegaA female singer-songwriter with introspective lyrics
24eastHold MeWeezerThe wistful vocals and melancholic guitar solo resonate in the heart.
25eastWish You Were HerePink FloydA poignant song that portrays loss and loneliness
26eastI’ll Be ThereJess GlynneMusic that stays by your side through song and lights a spark in the heart
27eastEnglishman In New YorkStingA signature song by Sting, a wistful autumn tune
28eastYou’re BeautifulJames BluntA poignant song about unrequited love becomes a global hit
29eastWish You Were HereAvril LavigneA song by Avril Lavigne that resonates with the heart
30eastKilling LonelinessHiMA classic song by the gothic rock band HIM
31eastChandelierSiaA song that explosively sings about anxiety and emotions for tomorrow
32eastMy Door BellThe White StripesA garage band classic where loneliness and brightness coexist
33eastTea for OneLed ZeppelinA wistful longing for someone far away
34eastI want you to be here (Now You’re Not Here)Swing Out Sister"I Want You to Be Here" is a 1996 relea...
35eastJust Give Me A Reason ft. Nate RuessP!nkLight of hope, a gemlike song that illuminates life
36eastLonely PeopleAmericaWarm music that comforts a lonely heart
37eastEleanor RigbyThe BeatlesThe Beatles’ tragic narrative song, classical
38eastDriveThe CarsA masterpiece that sings of the loneliness and heartache after a breakup
39eastHow Soon Is NowThe SmithsA moving song by the 80s band The Smiths
40eastWhen your goneAvril LavigneA song of sorrow and resolve for a cherished person
41eastSolitary ManNeil DiamondA solitary musician who produced hit songs
42eastBack for GoodTake ThatThe pain of heartbreak, the wish for a reunion, classic ballads
43eastFade Into YouMazzy StarMazzy Star’s classic infused with longing and love
44eastStranger in MoscowMichael JacksonA song about Michael Jackson’s lonely feelings
45eastThe Rain – 10 Years OnOh WonderA re-recorded version whose poignant melody resonates with the heart
46eastAlwaysBon JoviEven a handsome guy like Jon Bon Jovi, and yet...
47eastYou’re beautifulJames BluntWith a very beautiful melody, it has spread across 11 countries around the world...
48eastNeed You NowLady AntebellumA love song by a co-ed unit. “...
49eastKarma PoliceRadioheadThe deep sin song of Radiohead’s “OK Computer”
50eastMiss MiseryEliott SmithAn emotional film score that expresses loneliness
51eastWithout YouNilsonA heartrending farewell song, emotions that resonate in the heart
52eastLast Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved MeThe SmithsThe appeal of the British new wave band, The Smiths
53eastI’m Not In Love10ccA classy nighttime staple, tinged with melancholy.
54eastSorry Seems To Be The Hardest WordBlueIt is a British dance vocal group. Da...
55eastThe ScientistColdplayA classic Coldplay song filled with melancholy
56eastCryJamestown StoryThe soothing effect of music that stays close to the heart
57eastSadMaroon 5A refreshing and heartfelt Maroon 5 song
58eastTo Be With YouMr. BIGA gentle pop song that encourages a heartbroken girl
59eastSo SickNe-YoIn the lyrics of outstanding Western songs, the “telephone” often...
60eastA Whiter Shade Of PaleProcol HarumA track that evokes a deeply nostalgic atmosphere...
61eastThe Sounds of SilenceSimon&GarfunkelA classic song by Simon & Garfunkel
62eastYou Could Be HappySnow PatrolWhether you take this song as effeminate or as bittersweet and beau…
63eastYou Won’t See MeThe BeatlesHave you noticed that I’m no longer reflected in your eyes...?
64eastHello, It’s MeTodd RundgrenIt’s not very well-known in Japan, but it’s a tear-jerking love st—
65eastAnother Lonely NightAdam LambertA bittersweet song that expresses the pain and loneliness of a broken heart
66eastLonely BoyAndrew GoldA child's loneliness felt upon the birth of a younger sister
67eastStand By MeBen E. KingA sense of security that comes with compassionate closeness
68eastYou’ve Got a FriendCarole KingA classic that sings of friendship, music that soothes the soul
69eastThe LonelyChristina PerriA moving song that sings of loneliness and pain
70eastHotel CaliforniaThe EaglesI can’t get enough of that 70s-style wistful loneliness…
71eastAre You Lonesome TonightElvis PresleyThe classic hit song by Elvis that became a big success in 1960
72eastAll By MySelfEric CarmenA famous piece inspired by Rachmaninoff that portrays the emotions of life
73eastAlone AgainGilbert O’SullivanA sad classic by an Irish singer
74eastI’M SO LONESOME I COULD CRYHank WilliamsSignature songs that resonate with Williams’s heart
75eastLet her goPassengerLessons from Heartbreak: Gratitude and Awareness for Happiness
76eastNo More Lonely NightsPaul McCartneyA wistful love song that keeps you company on lonely nights
77eastLonely AvenueRay CharlesWestern music cover songs, early Beatles practice pieces
78eastOnly the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel)Roy OrbisonRoy Orbison’s classic song about loneliness
79eastAll You Need Is LoveThe BeatlesA gentle, heartwarming masterpiece by The Beatles
80eastOnly The LonelyThe MotelsHit song by the LA band The Motels
81eastOwner of a Lonely HeartYESA hit song that portrays the paradox of loneliness
82eastTears In HeavenEric ClaptonEric C…, a guitarist active on the global stage
83eastWe’re All AloneRITA COOLIDGEWhen you feel unbearably lonely, this…
84eastI Am A RockSimon&GarfunkelA solitary song of someone drifting away from the world
85eastWhole Lot Of Leavin’Bon JoviIt brings to mind a clear autumn blue sky…
86eastLost On YouLPA sound that feels like a mysterious space unfolding reaches my ears...
87eastNo SurprisesRadioheadSomething you’d never imagine from the gentle sound and vocals…
88eastLeave Your LoverSam SmithSoothed by the sound of an acoustic guitar…
89eastd’you know what i meanOasisI don’t want to bear the sorrow about my partner alone. And th…
90eastYou can’t hurry loveSupremeI want to rush love, but there's no point in rushing it! So...
91eastAlone AgainDokkenAn American heavy metal band active since 1979…
92eastWE’RE ALL ALONEBoz ScaggsIt’s a quintessential song for heart-wrenching ballads. Silky…
93eastBitter Sweet SymphonyThe VerveMy love life isn't going well, and I'm feeling kind of down...
94eastWhy Does It Always Rain On Me?TravisWhy does life keep bringing only hardships...
95eastYesterdayThe BeatlesWhen I think about yesterday, today feels hard. It's just...
96eastYour SongElton JohnBe soothed by the timeless songs of Elton John
97eastThe One That Got AwayKaty PerryMemories of youthful love and the sorrow of parting
98eastLonely DaySystem Of A DownA heart-touching ballad that portrays loneliness
99eastSomebody That I Used To KnowGotyeA poignant song that sings of the sorrow after a breakup
100eastAlone Again (Naturally)Gilbert O’SullivanMasterpieces that sing of heartbreak and loneliness, works that resonate with the heart