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 inspirational songs: Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (31–40)
The Day of Departurezou no senaka
This is the song that became a hot topic thanks to a YouTube video.
It was talked about as being “very moving” and “tear-jerking.” On YouTube, you can watch a story that perfectly matches the lyrics.
Watching the video will probably make you cry even more.
I want to see you.sawada chikako
When it comes to Chikaco Sawada’s signature songs, this is the one.
Many of us have experienced a romance with a classmate, haven’t we? This song brings back memories of those student-days romances with classmates.
You’ll likely be moved to tears by the story of the two people in this song.
Love letterYOASOBI
A song that gently accompanies the hearts of those carrying stress and worries.
Based on a letter from an elementary school listener, it’s a YOASOBI track released in August 2021.
Ikura’s emotionally rich vocals blend beautifully with the melodies woven by Ayase, expressing love for and gratitude toward music.
Created in collaboration with Japan Post, it was promoted with limited posters displayed at post offices nationwide and the sale of letter sets.
The lyrics, which celebrate the joy of discovering music and the impact music has on life, resonate with many people.
This is a song we hope everyone who feels worn out by daily life—and all who love music—will listen to.
Across timeHY
HY’s song “Toki o Koe” is filled with numerous creative touches.
In this track, the Okinawa-born band HY conveys the preciousness of life and the importance of family, drawing on real experiences passed down from their grandparents.
The song incorporates Okinawan eisa drumming and an English-language chorus sung by foreigners, reflecting meticulous attention to detail and depth in its production.
Please take your time and listen closely to savor it.
“It’s fine for now.” ft. KAFUMIMI
When your heart is tired and you don’t want to try anymore… this is what I want you to listen to on nights like that.
It’s a song by MIMI, a Vocaloid producer known for a tender, compassionate musicality, released in December 2022.
With a beautiful piano melody and a warm vocal that feels close by, it gently eases the tension in your heart.
Many listeners will surely find solace in its message, which wholly affirms the fear of dawn and the tendency to put on a brave face.
In just about two and a half minutes, it’s filled with a kindness that softly embraces you just as you are.
Tear-Jerking Inspirational Songs: Recommended Masterpieces and Popular Tracks (41–50)
paintingŌmori Motoki
This work reveals a new side of him as a solo artist—one that stirs the heart deeply.
Released in May 2025 as part of Motoki Omori’s first solo digital single in about four years, it’s marked by quiet, mysterious soundscapes that seem to gently speak to the listener’s inner self.
The lyrics express a poignant wish: for someone to portray his existence using colors only he possesses, and to see even the parts of himself that feel wretched as something beautiful.
It’s a song whose warm melody soothes deep sorrow and loneliness, leaving a lasting impression.
Put it on during a quiet night when you want to be alone with your thoughts.
Lion HeartSMAP
This is a song by SMAP, who sadly disbanded in 2016.
It’s a song sung from the perspective of a man thinking about the woman he loves.
Many women would wish to be loved with all their heart and soul like the man depicted in these lyrics.
How about dedicating it to your beloved girlfriend?