Tear-jerking inspirational songs: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks
In this stressful world, I think there are many people who are tired of love and relationships, people who try their best every day but can’t seem to make things work, and people who feel like they’re about to give up.
Before you start to feel like you hate everything and become reckless, how about listening to some music?
I’ve put together a collection of songs that will move you to tears—songs that, I hope, will resonate with your heart.
Listen carefully, cry your heart out, and may it ease your mind even a little.
And may it help you face tomorrow with a bit more positivity!
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Tear-jerking, moving songs. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (1–10)
Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuu
When it comes to heartwarming songs by Yu Takahashi, this is the one.
There are people like classmates at school or coworkers at the office—people you interact with but don’t really understand or don’t quite get the chance to talk to.
It’s a song that gives you the courage to speak to those you want to talk to but haven’t had the nerve to approach.
setting sunToukyou Jihen
A song by Tokyo Jihen, the legendary band formed around singer-songwriter Ringo Sheena.
The lyrics liken meetings and partings to the everyday cycle of the sun rising and setting—sorrowful yet beautiful.
Centered on a plaintive, piano-driven arrangement and a lyrical vocal performance, it’s a deeply moving track that brings tears to the eyes.
Let’s go home.NEW!Fuji Kaze
Singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze captivates many with his unique sensibility and gentle vocals.
This work is a sublime ballad themed around life and death, and the act of letting go of attachment.
It carries a profound message about releasing all past pain and lingering regrets to return to your true self, and listening to it feels like your heart is being cleansed.
Included as the closing track on the acclaimed 2020 May release “HELP EVER HURT NEVER,” this song is the one I especially recommend to anyone who wants a gentle push forward when weighed down by hardship or everyday inner struggles.
Tear-jerking inspirational songs: Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (11–20)
Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki
When it comes to moving and emotional songs by Noriyuki Makihara, this one might be the definitive track.
There are times when we leave our hometowns—like when we go off to university or start working.
This is a song I’d especially recommend to people going through moments like that.
Goodbye, COLORSUPER BUTTER DOG
A song by the five-piece funk band SUPER BUTTER DOG, which disbanded in 2008.
It’s sung over a relaxed, bouncy rhythm, with lyrics that encourage a friend who fears the potential changes that may come from chasing a dream.
It’s an emotional, friendship-filled song you’ll want to hear when you know the truth but can’t take that first step.
tear(s)Ketsumeishi
When it comes to moving songs by Ketsumeishi, this is the one.
There are times when you feel like crying—when you’re sad, when you’re frustrated.
But sometimes you try to keep up appearances or hold it in, and you just can’t let yourself cry.
If that’s you, please give this song a listen.
Wonderful worldindigo la End
A song by the rock band indigo la End, which features Enon Kawatani—also known as a core member of Gesu no Kiwami Otome.
Although the lyrics don’t depict a specific background, the relaxed tempo and vocals that feel like a cry from the heart make it a moving number that conveys a quiet resolve: even after ending up alone, I can keep walking on my own two feet.