[2025 Edition] A roundup of Western love songs to listen to in winter

Winter TimeSabrina Claudio & Alicia Keys

Sabrina Claudio & Alicia Keys – Winter Time (Lyric Video)

Sabrina Claudio is a popular artist from Miami, United States, known for her silky, sultry vocals and outstanding songwriting talent.

While rooted in alternative R&B, her sound skillfully blends jazz, soul, and pop, achieving a level of maturity that’s hard to believe for someone in her twenties, and earning high praise from many music fans.

Let me introduce her song “Winter Time,” a collaboration with none other than Alicia Keys.

Included on Claudio’s 2020 Christmas-themed album “Christmas Blues,” its sparse arrangement allows the beautiful melodies and harmonies of the two divas to truly shine, making it a standout track.

Overall, the lyrics can even be interpreted as a love song to winter itself, which is intriguing, and many listeners will likely relate to the sentiment of loving the feeling that the season brings.

Stay With MeSam Smith

Sam Smith – Stay With Me (Official Music Video)

As a song where wistfulness and sweetness intertwine, it resonates deeply with listeners.

Sam Smith’s clear, translucent vocals gently wrap loneliness and provide warmth.

The colder the winter night you listen on, the more it will closely reflect your feelings.

This track is included on the debut album In the Lonely Hour, released in 2014, and became a worldwide hit, reaching No.

1 on the UK charts.

Singing about the earnest wish that everyone knows—“I want you by my side”—the song reflects love in many forms.

It’s perfect not only for lovers, but also for moments when you want to feel the bonds with family or friends.

Please enjoy the gentle melody that lights a small flame in your heart.

WintersongSarah McLachlan

Sarah McLachlan – Wintersong (Official Video)

Led by the refined timbre of a piano, this masterpiece features a melancholy voice and melody that build with heartfelt intensity and strike straight to the heart.

It’s the title track from Canadian treasure and globally beloved singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan’s 2006 Christmas album, Wintersong—an original winter song written by McLachlan herself.

The lyrics, which depict winter and Christmas scenes alongside inner landscapes, suggest the loss of a loved one or someone now far away.

On a winter’s day, as you drift into contemplation, be sure to give this song a listen.

Leave the Door OpenSilk Sonic

Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic – Leave the Door Open [Official Video]

Silk Sonic is a buzzworthy project by Bruno Mars and Anderson .

Paak.

This duo, known for their classic soul sound, has released a track perfect for the Christmas season.

“Leave the Door Open,” with its 70s-inspired style and sweet lyrics, features soft, mellow harmonies.

Its sweet theme—welcoming a loved one and sharing a special moment—makes it perfect for creating a romantic, sugar-sweet atmosphere during the holidays.

How about spending Christmas with someone special, accompanied by a top-tier number from Silk Sonic?

goodbyeSpice Girls

Spice Girls – Goodbye (Official Music Video)

This is a song by the British idol group Spice Girls, who were incredibly popular in the ’90s.

The song is directed toward a member who left the group, but it’s also something I want people going through a painful breakup to listen to.

Cold winter days somehow make me feel melancholy.

At times like that, I feel like listening to this song helps me switch to a brighter mindset.

It makes me feel that “goodbye isn’t the end of everything.”

The Hounds of WinterSting

The Hounds Of Winter – Sting

Sting, the British musician who rose to fame with The Police and has remained internationally popular as a solo artist.

When it comes to his love songs, many people probably imagine not catchy, sugary tunes but rather sophisticated melodies paired with thought-provoking, profound messages.

“The Hounds of Winter” is no exception—it embodies those traits, resulting in a breakup song distinguished by its lyrical, evocative lines.

It’s recommended for those who enjoy a genuine heartbreak song that makes the winter cold feel even sharper.

CARAVAN OF LOVEThe House Martins

THE HOUSEMARTINS – CARAVAN OF LOVE

Originally an R&B track released in 1985 by Isley-Jasper-Isley.

This version by the British indie band The Housemartins was released in 1986.

It became a hit across Europe, reaching No.

1 on the charts in the UK, Ireland, and Sweden.