A compilation of Western songs with titles starting with “U”
When it comes to songs that start with “U,” what tracks come to mind for you?
In addition to songs that begin with words like “Up” or “Under,” which indicate direction, there are also plenty of songs that start with “Un—,” a prefix that carries a negative meaning.
You’ll also come across titles that use words like “Urban” or “Ultra,” and some that replace “You” with “U.”
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of Western songs that start with “U.”
You might not often search for songs grouped by the initial letter, but we hope you’ll enjoy reading this article as a fun opportunity to do just that.
Compilation of Western songs with titles starting with 'U' (1–10)
UnoriginalNEW!Magdalena Bay
Magdalena Bay are a synth-pop duo based in Los Angeles.
After earning high praise for their 2024 album Imaginal Disk, they released a new double single in October 2025.
This track is one half of that release, a song that playfully depicts being subsumed by everyday, trivial tasks and a self-conscious fixation on originality.
The mellow guitar tones and slightly muffled vocal processing create an intimate atmosphere, and in the chorus, layered vocals fill the space as the sonic field opens up.
Marking a shift from the grandeur of their album era, this piece condenses their introspective pop sensibility into a minimalist arrangement.
A must-listen for fans of synth-pop and dream pop.
Under The MoonNEW!Ari Lennox
The neo-soul singer Ari Lennox from Washington, D.
C.
dropped a track in October 2025 that serves as a lead single from her upcoming album “Vacancy,” slated for release in January 2026.
Featuring longtime Dreamville collaborators like producers Elite and Ron Gilmore, the song is a spooky R&B number that portrays a perilous moonlit romance through doo-wop-inspired choral work and retro piano-and-guitar harmonies.
Weaving in werewolf metaphors, the lyrics balance intense allure with a sense of foreboding, delivered seductively by Lennox’s husky, sensual vocals.
The sound masterfully fuses a ’90s R&B revival with modern textures—perfect for the Halloween season!
Useless (Without You)NEW!Elmiene
Elmiin, a Sudanese-British singer-songwriter, is gaining attention as a leading figure in the new generation of R&B based in Oxford.
He has earned early acclaim, placing in the top five of the BBC’s Sound of 2024 and becoming a finalist for the BRIT Awards’ Rising Star category in 2025.
Released in September 2025 as the lead single heralding his mixtape Heat The Streets, this song is a love ballad that confesses the fragility and dependence of a relationship—admitting powerlessness without the other person.
Though built on a simple structure that repeats plainspoken phrases, its gospel-rooted expressive power and delicate breathwork resonate deeply with unfulfilled longing.
It’s a track that quietly stays by your side on overcast afternoons when you want to dwell in a sense of loss, or on nights when you want to gently reaffirm your feelings for someone dear.
UnravelNEW!Poppy
Poppy, who has drawn attention for her original work on YouTube and a genre-spanning musicality, showcased a fusion of metalcore and pop on her 2024 album Negative Spaces.
Her new song, unveiled in October 2025, is an ambitious piece grounded in dark pop and industrial.
The track is stunningly arranged: it shifts from whisper-sung verses to an explosive, rock-driven chorus.
This interplay of delicacy and aggression speaks to the breadth of her emotional expression.
The producer is Jordan Fish of Bring Me The Horizon.
Though it runs only about three minutes, the song condenses fragility and exhilaration into a narrative of untying emotional wounds and moving toward renewal—one that is sure to resonate deeply with listeners seeking catharsis.
UnderdogNEW!Alicia Keys
A single from the seventh album ALICIA, released in January 2020, this pop-leaning R&B number was co-written with Ed Sheeran and others.
It’s an anthem dedicated to “underdogs” who strive in the shadows—people working on society’s margins, migrant workers, single mothers—offering encouragement to those whose efforts often go unseen.
Built around a simple, piano-centered arrangement, its message—find your voice, recognize your power, and overcome adversity—truly resonates.
The music video portrays ordinary people working through financial hardship, visually reinforcing the song’s theme.
Performed at the 2020 Grammy Awards with Brittany Howard and later certified platinum, it’s a work that gives courage to all of us who face our jobs every day, urging us to walk with pride no matter our position.
u aint gotta chance (ft. Nas)NEW!Big L
The legendary rapper Big L, who passed away in 1999 at the young age of 24.
Hailing from Harlem, he was known as a master of freestyle and wordplay.
Although he released only one studio album during his lifetime, he has continued to influence many rappers after his death.
The track released in October 2025 combines his previously unreleased freestyle recordings with a newly recorded verse from Nas, serving as the lead single from the album “Harlem’s Finest: Return of the King.” Bursting with 90s boom-bap sound and razor-sharp punchlines, this miraculous collaboration bridges past and present.
For fans who know the history of East Coast hip-hop, it’s an essential listen.
Under The BridgeNEW!Red Hot Chili Peppers
This song, included on the masterpiece Blood Sugar Sex Magik released in 1991, is the ballad that marked a turning point for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The lyrics, in which Anthony Kiedis lays bare the loneliness and alienation he felt while recovering from drug addiction, are deeply moving.
Laden with complex feelings toward the city of Los Angeles and a desperate desire to reclaim himself, the piece revealed a new side to a band once known solely for funk rock.
With a mid-tempo pace and a range that isn’t overly wide, it’s also an easy choice to try at karaoke.
For those who were once passionate about Western rock, it’s a recommended classic you can sing along to with memories of your youth.
In 1992, it shone as well by winning two categories at the MTV Video Music Awards and reaching No.
2 on the U.
S.
charts.