[2025 Edition] A roundup of popular and classic Western songs to listen to in September

HelloAdele

Adele – Hello (Official Music Video)

With the changing of the seasons come both new romances and heartbreaks.

September is the time when summer turns to autumn.

Many people may associate it with breakups.

For those people, I recommend the song “Hello.” Released in 2015 by Adele, “Hello” became a worldwide hit and won a Grammy Award.

It’s a masterpiece in which a poignant melody elevates lyrics filled with apology and lingering feelings for an ex.

Where in TimeAllison Young & Joshua Lee Turner

Allison Young & Joshua Lee Turner – Where in Time (Official)

Where in Time is a work by Joshua Lee Turner and Allison Young, who are active as a music producer and singer-songwriter based in Brooklyn.

The lyrics are abstract and may be hard to grasp, but it’s a breakup song, crafted with a delicate melody and a perfectly matched atmosphere.

Its chill, acoustic vibe feels just right for September, when the end of summer is in the air.

Be sure to check it out.

September Come Take This Heart AwayCarissa’s Wierd

Carissa’s Wierd – September Come Take This Heart Away

The music of Seattle-based Carissa’s Wierd is characterized by a melancholic, dreamlike sound.

This song appears on their 2002 album “Songs About Leaving” and is a sentimental piece themed around heartbreak and emotional pain.

Vivid, symbolic imagery stands out, such as the protagonist gazing at the view from a room filled with windows, and a fake rose placed on a car’s windshield.

Carissa’s Wierd’s delicate guitar work and understated vocals beautifully convey the desire to sever ties with the past as September arrives.

It’s a deeply moving track, perfect for listening alone on a quiet early autumn night.

Viva La VidaColdplay

Coldplay – Viva La Vida (Official Video)

From the very first note, this track grabs your heart with the powerful timbre of the strings.

The theme of “the joy of life” in the title is deeply moving.

The way it gradually ascends from the opening toward the finale, paired with the chorus’s airy, floating melody, brings tears to your eyes.

And when the final chorus hits, make sure to shout along!

Grand Theft Autumn / Where Is Your BoyFall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy: Grand Theft Autumn / Where Is Your Boy [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Grand Theft Autumn / Where Is Your Boy, which feels like a song about the end of a summer fling at the start of autumn, is a track by the hugely popular American pop-punk band Fall Out Boy.

The intro shifts suddenly from a quiet opening to an intense burst, making you want to clench your fist.

The passionate performance in the instrumental break—central to the song—exudes that uniquely Fall Out Boy emo vibe that you’ll find addictive.

It’s a guaranteed repeat for September!

September SongJP Cooper

JP Cooper – September Song

A single released in 2016 by JP Cooper, a British singer.

It’s a feel-good, soulful track that evokes teenage romance and became a hit in the UK, Ireland, Sweden, and more.

Now that the heat has eased and the coolness of autumn is in the air, it might be the perfect listen.

Give it a try!

You Can’t Control ItJack Johnson

Jack Johnson – You Can’t Control It (Official Audio)

A single released in September 2017.

Since it came out in autumn, the sound somehow feels like a pleasant breeze is blowing.

The music video shows short sleeves on a sandy beach, but I can’t help recommending it for the end of summer and the beginning of autumn.