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[2025 Edition] A roundup of Western love songs to listen to in winter
Winter, wrapped in cold, crisp air, is a season that naturally makes you long for human warmth.
At the same time, with fun events like Christmas, it’s also a season that brings a subtle sense of excitement.
This time, we’ve researched Western love songs perfect for winter—focusing on the latest popular and noteworthy tracks, and introducing timeless classics in the latter half.
From mellow masterpieces that set a romantic winter mood, to songs about heartbreak and poignant feelings for those who want to lean into the sadness, and of course Christmas-related tracks—we’re delivering a lineup carefully selected from a wide range of genres!
[2025 Edition] A roundup of Western love songs to listen to in winter (1–10)
Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Mars
The harmony woven by Gaga and Bruno shines with a gentle glow like a winter night sky—truly memorable.
It’s a heartwarming song, perfect for a cold winter evening.
Even as it imagines parting from a loved one, it conveys a desire to cherish the present moment.
Released in August 2024, it’s poised to resonate with many people as the holiday season approaches.
Highly recommended for those who want to spend precious time with a partner or reflect on someone dear.
On a cold winter night, it might be lovely to listen together in a warm room, feeling each other’s warmth.
Soft Spotkeshi
An R&B number where Keshi’s soft, comforting vocals gently soak into the heart, wrapping tenderness and unease alike.
Riding a delicate melody, it portrays the wavering emotions caught between love for the other person and self-protection.
Included on the album “Requiem,” released in September 2024, this song even feels destined to become one of Keshi’s signature works.
It’s perfect for a long winter night when you want to spend quiet time with a lover—best enjoyed at a relaxed pace.
Surrender yourself to Keshi’s captivating falsetto, and you’ll surely be left with a pleasant afterglow.
So Easy (To Fall In Love)NEW!Olivia Dean
This track, featured on British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean’s second album, The Art of Loving, released in September 2025, is a neo-soul number that portrays the simple, natural feelings of love.
Its smooth sound, reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac and Burt Bacharach, is paired with a restrained, composed melody that resonates comfortably.
Singing about a style of romance where weekend thrills coexist with the comfort of everyday life, this piece captivates with a mellow warmth.
It’s the perfect song for a winter night, driving slowly with someone special by your side—recommended for those who want to savor a quietly deepening affection as they enjoy the ride.
December 25thNEW!Charlie Puth
A hidden gem of the holiday season, marked by a soothing melody and bittersweet lyrics.
Released in November 2024, this track came about when Charlie Puth reportedly conceived and recorded it in between album sessions.
It features a nostalgic, 1980s-inspired sound and explores the sense of loss and melancholy that can lie behind the sparkle of Christmas.
The song carefully traces memories of a Christmas after losing someone dear, and the pain stirred up by music in the streets and the glow of illuminations—resonating especially with those who recognize the loneliness beneath the festivities.
It’s a track I’d recommend to anyone looking to spend a December that’s not only joyful, but also tinged with a gentle, bittersweet ache.
DecemberNEW!Gyakie
Gyakie is a new-generation Afro-fusion singer from Ghana.
The daughter of a renowned highlife musician, she began her music career in 2019 and gained international attention with Forever from her 2020 EP, Seed.
Released in April 2024, this track captures the liminal sway between endings and beginnings that the month of December symbolizes, carried by Afrobeats rhythms.
Her sweet, crystalline vocals delicately portray emotions that shift with the changing seasons.
Serving as a bridge to her debut album, After Midnight, slated for release in 2025, the song was produced following the success of her previous single, Rent Free.
It’s a highly recommended listen for those who want to bask in year-end sentiment or welcome December to the pulse of African rhythms.
Useless (Without You)NEW!Elmiene
Have you heard of Elmiene, the rising talent turning heads in UK soul? With Sudanese roots and an upbringing in Oxford, he placed fifth in the BBC’s Sound of 2024 and went on to be nominated for the BRIT Awards’ Rising Star in 2025.
The track that opens his mixtape Heat The Streets, released in September 2025, is a slow-burn anthem portraying dependency and vulnerability in a relationship, with repeated confessions of being powerless without you.
His vocals—delicate vibrato and breathwork drawn from gospel—stand out against the minimal production, seeping gently into the listener’s heart.
On a winter night, as you drive and reflect on someone dear, this wistful and beautiful ballad will be the perfect companion.
LuckyErika de Casier
When we think of love songs perfect for the winter season, we tend to imagine heartwarming, mellow ballads—but this track stands out with a distinctive presence.
Released by Erika de Casier in February 2024, it opens with dreamy piano tones and then shifts into a lively progression with the introduction of breakbeats.
The lyrics convey how time flies when you’re with the one you love, and the happiness that person brings.
The depiction of Copenhagen’s gray scenery feeling brighter when together with a loved one evokes a sense of inner warmth despite the winter season.
Released as a lead single from the album “Still,” the song forms part of a project that also features collaborations with notable artists like They Hate Change and Shygirl.