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[Trend] Emotional Western songs used on TikTok
Until the mid-2010s, the global music scene typically focused on upbeat tracks.
Since then, the landscape has changed dramatically, and downbeat or nostalgic songs have started climbing to the top of the charts.
You could even say we’re in the warring-states era of emotional Western music.
This time, we’ve picked out some of the most “emo” Western tracks that are trending on TikTok!
If you want to stay on top of the latest trends, please sit back, relax, and read to the end!
[Trend] Emotional Western songs used on TikTok (1–10)
All I WantOlivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo is a female singer-songwriter who first gained popularity as a Disney Channel icon and then achieved great success as an artist.
Although she is only 19 years old, she has already released a string of hit songs and is expected to continue making waves in the future.
Naturally, she’s also extremely popular on TikTok.
Her song “All I Want” is one of her most talked-about works right now.
It’s a classic ballad, and combined with her strong expressive ability, it creates an overall emotional vibe.
Until I Found YouStephen Sanchez
Singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez, who has gained worldwide popularity for his nostalgic musical style reminiscent of the late Elvis Presley.
This work is his biggest hit song and is frequently used on TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
The track is a sweeping love song that sings of the bittersweet journey to find one’s true love and the overwhelming joy of being reunited.
Its sweet, gentle melody, evocative of 1950s oldies, fills listeners’ hearts with a romantic mood.
Released in September 2021, the song was also featured in the drama Ginny & Georgia.
How about listening to it slowly on a holiday afternoon while thinking of someone special?
RecklessMadison Beer
Madison Beer is an American singer-songwriter who is also active as an actress.
She gained worldwide popularity after Justin Bieber shared her on social media.
Among her works, the song that’s currently trending on TikTok is Reckless.
It’s a ballad that starts with a music-box-like intro and unfolds into a melancholy yet grand melody.
Be sure to check it out.
Calm DownRema, Selena Gomez
Right now, one of the most talked-about artists in the world is Nigeria’s own Rema.
Known as a pop-leaning rapper, he’s been charting not only in Nigeria but around the globe lately.
The track he collaborated on with singer-songwriter Selena Gomez—who’s also hugely successful as an actress—is Calm Down.
Its melody, which blends Afrobeats with a slow-jam vibe, is incredibly emotive, so be sure to check it out.
Fall In Love Alone (Sped Up Version)Stacey Ryan
Right now, singer-songwriter Stacey Ryan is gaining popularity, especially on social media.
She’s still a relatively unknown artist, but because her “Fall In Love Alone (Sped Up Version)” is trending on TikTok, she might become a global star the way GAYLE did through TikTok.
The charm of this song, above all, lies in its chill vibe.
Even though the tempo is fast due to the sped-up version, it’s a curious track that somehow carries a calming atmosphere.
abcdefuGAYLE
Since TikTok became a global platform, a number of people have risen from TikTok to become world-renowned artists.
In 2022, GAYLE was the female singer-songwriter who garnered the most attention on TikTok, achieving worldwide success despite her relatively young age.
One of her signature tracks is “abcdefu,” notable for its biting lyrics aimed at an ex-boyfriend, with a melody crafted in a perfectly emo-tinged punk style.
MockingbirdEminem
Eminem is a legendary rapper respected by heads all over the world.
While his overwhelming technical skills stand out, he’s also a lyricist who excels at emotional, heart‑stirring lines.
Among his songs, the one that’s especially popular on TikTok is “Mockingbird.” Its lyrics portray his guilt and determination as a single father raising his daughter, expressing a sorrowful yet superb emotional depth.
Be sure to check out the Japanese translation as well.