[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!

Playlist

[2025 Edition] A roundup of Western love songs to listen to in winter
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Mars		Heartwarming music resounding on a winter night
2	Soft Spotkeshi		A heartrending love song, a timeless R&B classic that resonates with the heart
3	So Easy (To Fall In Love)Olivia Dean		Olivia Dean’s love song
4	December 25thCharlie Puth		A poignant classic that captures the sense of loss at Christmas
5	DecemberGyakie		Gyakie sings of the changing seasons with Afrobeats
6	Useless (Without You)Elmiene		The appeal of the Sudanese artist Elmeen
7	LuckyErika de Casier		A warm love song that melts the winter chill
8	ALL MY LOVEColdplay		Winter Love Song, Embracing Feelings
9	Tiny MovesBleachers		A winter love song that portrays romance and little moments of happiness.
10	I WantMk gee		The allure of a poignant love song that resonates on a winter night
11	BIRDS OF A FEATHERBillie Eilish		A poignant ballad that snuggles close on a winter night
12	Love Like WinterAFI		A winter love song by the emo rock band AFI
13	Fortnight (feat. Post Malone)Taylor Swift		Swift’s new work that portrays winter romance
14	SnowmanSia		Sia’s first Christmas album and the classic song “Snowman”
15	we can’t be friends (wait for your love)Ariana Grande		A moving song that weaves the feelings of winter love
16	Beautiful ThingsBenson Boone		An inspiring winter classic by a young singer
17	It’ll Be OkayShawn Mendes		A song about the pain of heartbreak and the courage to move forward
18	two queens in a king sized bedgirl in red		A heartwarming song depicting Christmas romance and same-sex love.
19	Santa, Can’t You Hear MeKelly Clarkson & Ariana Grande		The Appeal of Christmas Songs and New Standards
20	Christmas the Whole Year RoundSabrina Carpenter		Love and Joy Woven into a Christmas Song
21	Kiss MeSixpence None The Richer		The romantic classic “Kiss Me” you’ll want to listen to in winter
22	Forever Winter (Taylor’s Version)Taylor Swift		Taylor’s poignant winter classic about the pain of love
23	Wintertime LoveThe Doors		Overcoming winter’s cold with love and warmth
24	With You This ChristmasWhy Don’t We		A heartwarming song that captures moments of Christmas romance
25	All I Want For Christmas Is YouMariah Carey		Mariah Carey's Christmas song
26	UnconditionallyKaty Perry		Katy Perry’s hit song “Unconditionally”
27	Chilly WinterMaroon 5		Maroon 5 is a globally popular music band.
28	Back to DecemberTaylor Swift		The appeal of Taylor Swift’s pop music
29	Too MuchCarly Rae Jepsen		Curly’s popular catchy song with a winter theme
30	Heartbreak Heard Around the WorldJacob Latimore ft. T-Pain		Jacob Latimore, singer and actor
31	Wildest DreamsTaylor Swift		Music video for a song influenced by Swift
32	Winter BearV		An acoustic song by V that feels like winter air
33	So SickNe-Yo		Ne-Yo’s “So Sick,” a classic heartbreak anthem
34	Let It Snow ft. Brian McKnightBoyz II Men		The powerhouse vocal group, Boyz II Men
35	Blood BankBon Iver		A timeless song of a wistful winter romance with a profound message
36	Takeaway ft. Lennon StellaThe Chainsmokers, ILLENIUM		A masterpiece by The Chainsmokers and ILLENIUM
37	Winter ThingsAriana Grande		After Sinatra, Grande achieves a feat with a winter song
38	boyfriendAriana Grande, Social House		Ariana’s mature love anthem—so cool.
39	Versace On The FloorBruno Mars		The evolving musical style of Bruno Mars
40	You’re BeautifulJames Blunt		James Blunt has many hit songs, but opinions are divided about him.
41	Because Of YoKelly Clarkson		Kelly Clarkson’s timeless hit with emotionally resonant lyrics
42	Scared to Be LonelyMartin Garrix & Dua Lipa		A masterpiece that depicts the loneliness and anxiety of love
43	All That I WantThe Weepies		A moving track by an indie pop duo
44	Take A BowRihanna		Overview of the R&B hit song “Disturbia”
45	BurnUsher		Usher’s Michael-style R&B song “Burn”
46	I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston		It's my first time with 'I Will Always Love You.'
47	Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding		Movie theme song, Ellie's love song
48	Every Time I Close My EyesBabyface		A sweet classic, a renowned ballad featuring Mariah.
49	AfterglowEd Sheeran		On a winter night, Ed Sheeran’s heartwarming singing voice
50	No OneAlicia Keys		Global hit song, Grammy Award-winning
51	HoloceneBon Iver		Inspirational masterpieces to listen to in tranquil nature
52	Don’t Dream It’s OverCrowded House		An iconic song that tells of life, a global hit
53	Only TimeEnya		A masterpiece where Celtic music and nature are in harmony
54	More Than I asked ForJoy Williams		Joy Williams's Christmas song track
55	Winter MoonMindy Gledhill		Beautiful songs from a Christmas album
56	running homeReuben Halsey		A winter scene, with soothing tones that calm the heart.
57	MonumentRöyksopp & Robyn		Röyksopp’s captivating music and visuals
58	Santa Doesn’t Know You Like I DoSabrina Carpenter		Sabrina’s enchanting R&B Christmas song
59	The WayAriana Grande ft. Mac Miller		A popular collaborative song by two artists
60	Sweet but PsychoAva Max		The appeal of Ava Max’s “Sweet but Psycho”
61	I Fell In Love With The DevilAvril Lavigne		Avril’s powerful vocals that overcame illness
62	I’m With YouAvril Lavigne		Avril Lavigne's rock music
63	SnowblindBlack Sabbath		A song depicting the loneliness and struggles of cocaine addiction
64	My Only Wish (This Year)Britney Spears		Authentic musicality of American Idol
65	With YouChris Brown		Chris Brown's 'Kiss Kiss,' a worldwide hit song
66	I BetCiara		A piece of music influenced by a swan theme
67	SorryCiara		A wistful song of longing for a lost love
68	Why Don’t YouCleo Sol		Introducing Cleo Sol’s winter classic
69	Christmas LightsColdplay		A stylish, adult-oriented Christmas song
70	Thank youCéline Dion		Celine Dion’s song of gratitude heals the heart
71	8 Days of ChristmasDestiny’s Child		Beyoncé’s group’s Christmas song
72	The A teamEd Sheeran		Introduce Ed Sheeran’s popularity and signature songs
73	Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran		A heartwarming classic that sings of eternal love
74	running back to youFor the Foxes		An 80s-style love song soothes the heart
75	Let It SnowFrank Sinatra		Color Christmas Eve with jazz Christmas songs
76	Will you wait fo meGareth Gates		A sad love song that portrays parting with a loved one.
77	Tonight, Tonight, TonightGenesis		Songs that ranked high on the record charts
78	You Make It Feel Like ChristmasGwen Stefani ft. Blake Shelton		Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton’s Christmas song
79	Never Tear Us ApartINXS		INXS’s 1988 classic, a worldwide hit
80	SnowfallIngrid Michaelson		Ingrid Michaelson's Winter Song
81	You Deserve It AllJohn Legend		A warm song that accompanies Christmas
82	Happy XmasJohn Lennon		A Christmas song of love and hope, a wish for peace
83	MistletoeJustin Bieber		Justin Bieber's winter classic
84	One TimeJustin Bieber		Bieber’s 15-year-old debut single, Puppy Love
85	All I Want For Christmas Is YouJustin Bieber, Mariah Carey		Mariah and Justin’s classic Christmas song
86	WinterKhalid		Khalid performs the poignant winter classic “Winter.”
87	Love Me Like YouLittle Mix		The hit song by Little Mix, with a music video set on a high school stage
88	Lay It DownLloyd		R&B singer Lloyd's winter love story
89	WinterloversManic Street Preachers		A pleasant melody that makes you forget winter
90	Fall in Love at ChristmasMariah Carey, Khalid, Kirk Franklin		Introducing Mariah’s new song, a winter love ballad!
91	Cold December NightMichael Bublé		Michael Bublé's Christmas songs
92	Winter MoonMindy Gledhill		Collaborate with California singer-DJ
93	It Really Is (A Wonderful Life)Mindy Smith		A female singer-songwriter from New York
94	When You SleepMy Bloody Valentine		Winter scenery and fantastical music
95	Right By My SideNicki Minaj ft. Chris Brown		Nicki and Chris's R&B collaboration song
96	Christmas Calling (Jolly Jones)Norah Jones		A heartwarming singing voice that stays by your side at Christmas
97	WintertimeNorah Jones		Nora Jones's Winter Song
98	Don’t Give UpPeter Gabriel ft. Kate Bush		A classic song by Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush
99	Winter TimeSabrina Claudio & Alicia Keys		Sabrina from Miami’s winter classic
100	Stay With MeSam Smith		The appeal of Sam Smith’s soul-stirring masterpiece
101	WintersongSarah McLachlan		A timeless, heart-stirring classic that sings of winter’s melancholy
102	Leave the Door OpenSilk Sonic		A Christmas song from Silk Sonic
103	goodbyeSpice Girls		An encouraging song to overcome the pain of heartbreak, for a wistful winter
104	The Hounds of WinterSting		Sting’s deep heartbreak song, the melancholy of winter.
105	CARAVAN OF LOVEThe House Martins		R&B hit song, hugely popular in Europe
106	Sweater WeatherThe Neighbourhood		A California-born band that fuses diverse genres
107	Starry EyesThe Weeknd		The Weeknd, an R&B artist from Canada
108	Last ChristmasWham!		The truth behind the winter classic “Last Christmas”
109	The Mother We ShareChvrches		CHVRCHES' signature synth-pop song
110	thank u, nextAriana Grande		Ariana’s Christmas R&B song is innovative.
111	Rehab (Winter in Paris)Brent Faiyaz		Brent Faiyaz’s sensual R&B
112	Boo’d UpElla Mai		Ella Mai, Grammy-winning R&B singer
113	MushaboomFeist		Insert song from the movie “(500) Days of Summer”
114	Careless WhisperGeorge Michael		Saxo-impressive 80s classic song
115	MesmerizeJa Rule ft. Ashanti		A collaboration track by a rapper and an R&B artist
116	Whatcha SayJason Derulo		Signature songs and sampled tracks by Jason Derulo
117	If You Need MeJulia Michaels		A song whose melody and lyrics resonate with the heart
118	I’ll Never Not Love YouMichael Bublé		Michael Bublé's Christmas songs