[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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Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi
This is a bittersweet yet warm song that begins with a simple acoustic guitar tone.
It conveys the weight carried by the words “I love you,” intertwining a moving expression of deep love with the meaning of singing as a performer—truly a masterpiece.
Released in November 1997, its heartfelt vocals and universal message captured many hearts despite its simple sound.
It was chosen as the theme song for the animated film “Lu Over the Wall,” and has been embraced by even more listeners across generations.
With Kazuyoshi Saito’s characteristically warm vocals and memorable melody, it’s easy to sing at karaoke and is recommended when you want to convey your feelings to someone special or sing with heartfelt emotion.
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.
Versailles – Versailles –ayaka
The theme song of the theatrical anime The Rose of Versailles captivates with its sweeping, moving melody and heartfelt lyrics.
Ayaka’s powerful yet delicate vocals elegantly express the emotions of characters who confront fate in pursuit of love and freedom.
Written specifically as the theme for The Rose of Versailles, released in January 2025, the song masterfully captures the film’s world through music.
The dazzling orchestral arrangement and crystalline vocals weave a harmony that further elevates the movie’s majestic atmosphere.
It’s a perfect choice for singing with thoughts of someone dear, or when you want to perform with heartfelt emotion in a calm, intimate mood.