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

All That I WantThe Weepies

The Weepies – All That I Want (Audio)

The Weepies are an indie pop and folk duo formed in Massachusetts in 2001.

This track was used in J.

C.

Penney and Webkinz Christmas commercials, as well as in the TV drama Gossip Girl.

It is included on their 2003 album Happiness.

Take A BowRihanna

Rihanna – Take A Bow

A track released by Rihanna in 2008.

Ne-Yo and the Norwegian production team Stargate were involved in its production.

It was sampled in Charles Hamilton’s 2009 track “Most Likely to Succeed.”

BurnUsher

Usher – Burn (Official Music Video)

Usher, known for performances that evoke Michael Jackson, initially thrived as an R&B artist under the mentorship of Babyface.

From there, he gradually leaned into dance music.

Personally, I’d love to see him return to R&B.

His song “Burn” is one of his signature tracks.

While it doesn’t explicitly center on winter, its romantic vibe means it often gets airplay during the season, especially on the radio.

I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston

Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You LIVE 1999 Best Quality

I Will Always Love You, released in 1974 by Dolly Parton, who is famous as a country musician.

It’s widely known as one of Whitney Houston’s signature songs, but it’s actually a cover.

Whitney Houston’s version became popular as the theme song for the film The Bodyguard.

Since the movie was released in winter, the song took on a wintry image, and you’ll hear it on the radio in November and December.

Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding

Ellie Goulding – Love Me Like You Do (Official Video)

An electro-pop power ballad distinguished by grand synthesizers and powerful drums.

Sung by Ellie Goulding as the theme song for the film Fifty Shades of Grey, this piece expresses unconditional love and devoted feelings toward a partner.

Its airy vocals portray the uncontrollable emotions of falling in love and the pure desire for closeness with the other person.

Released in January 2015, it spent four consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the UK Singles Chart.

It was later included on the album Delirium and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance.

It’s a recommended choice for those who want to convey deep love to someone special, or as background music for a marriage proposal.

Every Time I Close My EyesBabyface

Babyface – Every Time I Close My Eyes

Babyface, an American singer-songwriter who’s also been hugely successful as a music producer.

His song “Every Time I Close My Eyes” is one of his most famous love songs and remains a staple ballad to this day.

It’s a highly polished piece with incredibly sweet lyrics and melody, and on top of that, the chorus is sung by Mariah Carey—making it a truly luxurious track.

It’s a love song that warms you up in the cold winter.

AfterglowEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Afterglow [Official Performance Video]

This work is marked by Ed Sheeran’s gentle singing voice that seems to wrap the cold winter air.

Released in December 2020, the song drew major attention as his first solo release in about a year and a half.

The beautiful acoustic guitar tones and warm lyrics soothe the heart in the chilly season.

It became a hit in many countries, reaching No.

2 on the UK Singles Chart.

With lyrics about the bonds with a loved one and treasured moments, it’s perfect for long winter nights—an ideal track to play during quiet times with a partner or family.

Savor this heartwarming love song that showcases Sheeran’s delicate sensibilities.