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

No OneAlicia Keys

Alicia Keys – No One (Official Music Video)

A track released by Alicia Keys in 2007.

It reached the Top 10 on charts around the world and won a Grammy Award.

The music video became one of the most-watched clips in 2008.

It was sampled in Hackman’s 2011 track “Close.”

HoloceneBon Iver

Bon Iver – Holocene – Official Video

I want you to listen to this song in a quiet, nature-filled place like a very cold winter lake, while leisurely taking in the scenery.

It’s a song that naturally brings up feelings of how precious your lover is and fills you with gratitude—a track you can truly relate to, one that cleanses the heart.

It’s a signature masterpiece by the American folk-rock band Bon Iver, enjoying tremendous worldwide popularity, including a Grammy nomination.

Don’t Dream It’s OverCrowded House

Crowded House – Don’t Dream It’s Over (Official Music Video)

A track released in 1986 by the Australian rock band Crowded House.

It was written by lead singer Neil Finn.

It became a hit around the world, reaching No.

1 on the charts in New Zealand and Canada.

It was sampled in Classified’s 2007 track “It Ain’t Over.”

Only TimeEnya

Enya – Only Time (Official 4K Music Video)

This song, with its Celtic feel and Enya’s soothing voice, makes me want to listen to “Only Time” in an Irish forest.

Ireland is the birthplace of Celtic culture and also Enya’s homeland.

“Only Time” draws the listener into nature and transports you to a surreal, dreamlike realm.

It’s perfect for meditation and highly recommended for yoga as well.

More Than I asked ForJoy Williams

Joy Williams – More Than I asked For

A track by American singer-songwriter Joy Williams, active since 2000.

It is included on the holiday EP “More Than I Asked For: Celebrating Christmas with Joy Williams,” released in 2009.

Winter MoonMindy Gledhill

Winter Moon

Winter Moon is a song that celebrates beautiful winter memories.

Created by singer-songwriter Mindy Gledhill, it also serves as the title track of her Christmas album.

One of the song’s greatest charms is its gentle ukulele-driven sound and bittersweet lyrics that recall a past love in winter.

It’s perfect both for relaxing and for soaking in a romantic mood.

Give it a listen in all kinds of moments.

running homeReuben Halsey

Reuben Halsey & Miranda Dickinson – Running Home

The piano and pad tones gently envelop you, evoking a snowy winter scene, and the clear, straight vocals feel so soothing.

It’s a very healing track.

Listening to it calms the mind and seems to lighten fatigue and stress.

It’s a song I’d love people to play during relaxed, soothing moments with their partner.

It probably isn’t originally a winter song, but it fits perfectly all the same!