Timeless Western pop classics that stick in your ears: Hit songs flowing through everyone’s hearts [2025]

I Was Born To Love YouFreddie Mercury

I Was Born to Love You

With the huge hit of the film Bohemian Rhapsody, QUEEN has become a sensation again in Japan.

Their songs are all incredibly popular, so even people who don’t know much about QUEEN have likely heard their music.

“I Was Born To Love You” is one of their signature songs and has been used in numerous TV commercials and as a theme song for dramas in Japan.

Do You Mean ft. Ty Dolla $ign, bülowThe Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers – Do You Mean (Lyric Video) ft. Ty Dolla $ign, bülow

Attention is focusing on a highly artistic music video unlike anything The Chainsmokers have done before.

The song itself is structured with a strong pop sensibility.

The club-style bassline is virtually nonexistent, signaling a shift in their direction.

The progression is somewhat flat, but that’s the point: they steadily let an emotionally textured lead shine through, using filters to great effect.

Everybody Wants To Rule The WorldTears for Fears

Tears For Fears – Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Official Music Video)

The song “Everybody Wants To Rule The World,” a massive hit from the ’80s, is a well-known classic by Tears for Fears that’s currently gaining major attention through TikTok.

With its deep vocals and smooth melodic lines, the track gradually rose in popularity in the latter half of 2023 and became one of the first revival hits of 2024.

Overseas, it seems to be frequently used in slightly surreal, comedic videos.

The addictive chorus is absolutely stunning!

Country HouseBlur

Blur – Country House (Official 4K Music Video)

It’s included on the 1995 album “The Great Escape.” A four-piece band from London who made their major debut in 1990.

The bass’s rapid, melodic playing is strikingly distinctive and sticks in your head.

The melody line is beautiful as well, and Damon’s slightly languid vocals become addictive within it.

No Woman, No CryBob Marley & The Wailers

Bob Marley – No Women No Cry (Original)

Bob Marley is a legendary musician in the world of reggae music.

He passed away in 1981 at the young age of 36.

One of his signature works is No Woman, No Cry.

The success of this song helped bring reggae to a wider audience.

Its peaceful, laid-back vibe still sounds wonderful today.

LighthouseCalum Scott

Calum Scott – Lighthouse (Lyric Video)

This is a song by British singer-songwriter Calum Scott that powerfully expresses unwavering feelings for a loved one far away.

The track centers on the bond of hearts connected across distance.

Like a lighthouse shining in the darkness, the presence of a loved one becomes a beacon of hope, giving the strength to overcome any hardship—a sentiment conveyed through a deeply moving vocal performance.

Released in January 2024, the song is also slated to be performed on Ed Sheeran’s stadium tour.

For those in long-distance relationships or waiting to be reunited with someone precious, it’s sure to offer courage and warmth.

Stay With Me (Official Video) ft Justin Timberlake, Halsey & PharrellCalvin Harris

Calvin Harris – Stay With Me (Official Video) ft Justin Timberlake, Halsey & Pharrell

A single woven from a catchy, unforgettable melody and the voices of a star-studded lineup.

Crafted by world-renowned Scottish DJ Calvin Harris, the track was born from a collaboration with Justin Timberlake, Halsey, and Pharrell.

The lyrics—“It’s crazy outside, but we don’t care”—carry a message of escaping the chaos of the real world and savoring time with someone special.

Released in July 2022, the song appears on Calvin Harris’s album Funk Wav Bounces Vol.

2.

It’s the perfect track for when you want to unwind from stress or have a good time with friends.