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)
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.
One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi
This is the fourth single by singer-songwriter Masayoshi Yamazaki, chosen as the theme song for the film “The Moon and a Cabbage,” in which he stars.
It’s a number sung with only acoustic guitar accompaniment, expressing the aching feeling of searching for a lover who is no longer by one’s side wherever one goes.
A moving tearjerker whose regret for time that can never be reclaimed tightens the chest.
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.
Tear-jerking inspirational songs: Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (11–20)
Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi
Aoi Teshima’s fifth single, “Letter to Tomorrow,” which also serves as the theme song for the TV drama “Love That Makes You Cry,” begins with a piano accompaniment, and Teshima’s beautiful voice resonates clearly throughout the track.
The lyrics carry a positive message about moving forward with hope for tomorrow.
When you’re going through tough times, listen to this song and keep your spirits up for the days ahead.
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.
Things that have formShibasaki Kou
Ko Shibasaki’s sixth single, “Katachi Aru Mono.” It’s also famous as the theme song for the TV drama “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World,” a track that moved many to tears.
With lyrics written by Ko Shibasaki, the song conveys a variety of expressions throughout.
It’s a piece that will surely resonate with your heart.
A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru
Hikaru Utada’s fourth digital-only single, “Hanataba o Kimi ni” (A Bouquet for You).
When creating this song, Hikaru Utada commented that she hoped it would fit many people in many situations, and the lyrics are crafted to resonate widely.
As you listen, take your time and see how it might relate to moments in your own life.