[For when you want to cry] A ballad love song. A heartbreaking love song.
Here are some ballad songs we’d love you to listen to when you feel like crying.
We’ve gathered recommended tearjerkers and full-on sob songs, including popular love songs.
If you’re hurting from love, can’t forget an ex, or you’re feeling lonely and looking for songs to listen to, this is for you.
These are all ballads that will quietly stay by your side while you cry alone.
Find the one song that matches how you feel right now, and let yourself cry as much as you need.
Crying might help you sort out your feelings, or even give you the push you need to move forward.
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[For when you want to cry] Ballad love songs. Heart-wrenching romance songs (111–120)
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When it comes to love songs that convey overflowing affection in straightforward words, “I” comes to mind.
It’s a track created based on “Douse, Ai da,” a song released in 2020 by the rock band CreepHyp featuring rapper Soraone.
Carried by a sound where grand strings intertwine with guitars, Ozaki Sekai-kan’s vocals resonate as if expressing heartbreaking emotions.
The somewhat wistful yet heartwarming lyrics and melody offer a sense of comfort.
It’s a ballad that delivers the honest feeling of wanting to be loved, even just a little, after realizing the presence of someone who saved your heart.
the depths of the heartrokudenashi
A bittersweet love ballad by Rokudenashi that resonates deeply.
It weaves delicate words about the loneliness that comes at dusk and the urgent feelings hidden behind a smile.
While yearning to be loved, the wavering heart that hesitates to face its true feelings seeps in along with gentle piano melodies.
Released in February 2025 as the lead track from the album “Sigh,” this song reaches out to those who, even while carrying wounded, unsettled hearts, try to look ahead with cherished memories held close.
I knewRozarīna
Singer-songwriter Rosalina, whose stage name comes from the relaxing herb “rosalina.” Her digital-only single “I knew,” released on April 19, 2023, was written as an insert song for the TV drama Unknown.
Its unique groove and melody line are challenging, but if you can pull it off at karaoke, you’ll definitely stand out.
With sentimental lyrics that resonate, it’s a number we’d love to hear women sing.
Your SongYasuda Rei
One song that has been drawing attention for its strong storytelling is “Kimi no Uta.” This track was released by Rei Yasuda in 2020 and is also known as the theme song for the anime Natsume’s Book of Friends Roku.
The lyrics express a longing for a lover who has passed away.
In the music video, the deceased boyfriend returns to life, and the story depicts the couple spending a brief moment together.
The appeal lies in how viewers of the anime can listen while overlaying its story, and others can become emotionally invested in the MV’s narrative as well.
Beyond the goodbyeMatsushita Kohei
Kohei Matsushita, who is active both as an actor and a singer, is truly multi-talented.
His song “Sayonara no Mukō ni” is perfect for times when you’re feeling emotionally drained.
It’s a love ballad featuring a heartbroken man as the protagonist, vividly portraying how he’s crushed and loses his willpower.
But it doesn’t end there—the song also depicts him standing up again and beginning to walk toward the future.
If you listen when you’re feeling down, it will surely encourage you.
The gentle, jazz-tinged melody that warmly envelops you is another highlight.
fateTani Yuuki
Fate depicts a fateful encounter in a straightforward way.
The song was written by singer-songwriter Tani Yuuki for Ryota Katayose of GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE.
This time, I’d like to introduce Tani Yuuki’s self-cover version.
Compared to the original, this rendition features a more passionate vocal performance.
It’s fun to listen to both and compare.
Also, don’t miss the music video, shot in exactly the same setting.
Be happy, okay?matsumura kanau
Reflecting on memories while gazing at the sea alone—“Be Happy, Okay” is the perfect song for that kind of scene.
It’s a work released by the new-generation artist Kanau Matsumura.
This heart-wrenching breakup song portrays, from a male perspective, the moment he initiates the split for the other person’s sake, and how he later looks back on their memories.
While the word “sea” doesn’t appear directly, there are descriptions that evoke it.
Listen closely and see for yourself.