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

we can’t be friends (wait for your love)Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande – we can’t be friends (wait for your love) (official music video)

As romantic feelings deepen in the winter season, Ariana Grande’s vocals seep into the heart.

Featured on the album Eternal Sunshine, released in March 2024, this track stands out with synth sounds reminiscent of ’80s pop.

It conveys a complex emotional state—caught between the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment—brought to life by Grande’s formidable vocal prowess.

The music video, inspired by the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, also drew significant attention.

It’s the perfect song for those who can’t accept the end of a romance or who want to look back on a past love.

On a cold winter night, why not listen alone and face the feelings that lie deep within your heart?

Beautiful ThingsBenson Boone

Benson Boone – Beautiful Things (Official Music Video)

Benson Boone is a young singer-songwriter born in 2002, known for a distinctly modern approach: after appearing on American Idol, he left the show to prioritize creative freedom and built a powerful fanbase through social media.

This single, released in January 2024, is a standout ballad that showcases Benson’s soaring, beautiful vocals and a simple, elegant melody.

Unusually introspective for him, the lyrics reflect on the joys of life and their transience.

He’s said he hopes that, because the song is special to him, it will be special to everyone who listens.

It’s the perfect track for a quiet winter night when you want to savor time with someone dear.

It’ll Be OkayShawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes – It’ll Be Okay

Set in the chill of winter, Shawn Mendes’s song captivates with a warm, heartfelt melody.

Carried by gentle piano tones, it sings of the pain of heartbreak and the courage to move forward.

Released in December 2021, the track swept music charts around the world, reaching No.

2 on Billboard’s Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart and earning gold and platinum certifications in many countries.

It’s a song to play on lonely nights or when you’re ready to take a new step.

This work will resonate with anyone who has experienced a broken heart, offering comfort and hope.

two queens in a king sized bedgirl in red

girl in red – two queens in a king sized bed (official video)

It’s a Christmas song that portrays a romantic time spent cuddling with a lover on a cold winter night.

The lyrics include the striking image of “two queens” lying on a “king-size bed,” depicting queer love.

Released in November 2020, this track is girl in red’s first Christmas song.

It falls under indie pop, characterized by dreamy sounds and bittersweet lyrics.

It’s a perfect classic for anyone who wants to cherish spending Christmas with the one they love.

Santa, Can’t You Hear MeKelly Clarkson & Ariana Grande

Kelly Clarkson & Ariana Grande – Santa, Can’t You Hear Me (from When Christmas Comes Around on NBC)

It’s kind of mysterious how a bouncy rhythm, sparkling bells, and a big-band style arrangement can instantly make a song feel like a Christmas tune, isn’t it? The song featured here, “Santa, Can’t You Hear Me,” is a gem that seems poised to become a new Christmas standard for the 2020s and beyond, reminiscent of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” It’s included on Kelly Clarkson’s 2021 holiday album “When Christmas Comes Around…” and drew attention for her collaboration with Ariana Grande.

It’s a lavish duet by two singers with overwhelming vocal prowess, yet with distinctly different styles, and the lyrics sing of requests to Santa Claus.

Once you realize the answer to those requests, you’ll understand why this song was chosen as a love song.

Christmas the Whole Year RoundSabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter – Christmas the Whole Year Round (Audio Only)

A heartwarming Christmas song has arrived—one that wraps winter’s chill in warm love! Sabrina Carpenter’s track is a lovely number that expresses the wish to feel the joy of Christmas all year round.

The lyrics are striking for valuing time spent with a loved one over iconic symbols like Christmas trees and mistletoe.

Released in November 2015, it became Sabrina’s second Christmas single.

Its pop sound and meaningful lyrics blend perfectly, making it a great song to listen to on a winter night with your partner.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to feel the magic of Christmas throughout the year.

Kiss MeSixpence None The Richer

Sixpence None The Richer – Kiss Me (Official Music Video)

The timeless classic “Kiss Me,” perfect for a season wrapped in winter air, first appeared in 1997, released by Sixpence None the Richer, a Christian band from Texas, USA.

Re-released as a single in 1999, it became a worldwide hit, including in Japan—a nostalgic memory for those who remember that time.

It’s a simple yet perfectly crafted pop song without a single wasted note, and Leigh Nash’s cute vocals warm the heart of anyone who listens.

The track was also featured on the soundtrack of the film “She’s All That,” which brought it even more attention.

It’s a great pick to listen to with your partner on a winter night when you want to savor a romantic mood.