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 (41–50)
Letter ~To My Beloved~Fujita Maiko
This is a song by Maiko Fujita about thinking of your father and mother.
Even if you feel grateful to the parents who are always there close to you, it’s often hard to put that gratitude into words, isn’t it? When you listen to this song, it makes you want to say thank you.
leap day personRADWIMPS
This is an emotionally moving ballad by RADWIMPS, written specifically as the theme song for the film “The Last 10 Years.” It is included on the album “The Last 10 Years ~Original Soundtrack~,” released in March 2022.
The anecdote that they read the script nearly a hundred times shows their deep affection for the project.
The lyrics are told from the perspective of the one watching over a loved one with only a short time left to live, conveying heartfelt gratitude for the miracle of meeting and the piercing sorrow of the time that remains.
Like a special day that comes only once every four years, the song expresses the tenderness of cherishing an irreplaceable presence, unfolding from a quiet piano to a grand orchestral arrangement that is sure to move you to tears.
It’s a touching piece that makes you treasure the “now” with someone important even more.
The Day of Beginningsiri
iri, known for her cool sound rooted in alternative R&B and hip-hop, is a popular artist.
The title track of her EP released in March 2021, “Hajimari no Hi” (“The Day It Begins”), is a moving mid-tempo number that deeply resonates with the season of farewells and new encounters.
The song is also known for being selected as J-WAVE’s spring project song.
While carrying the sense of loss that comes with parting from someone important, it embraces the beginning of a new season that arrives nonetheless.
iri’s husky, warm vocals wrap these bittersweet yet hope-filled emotions.
It’s a wonderful track that will stay close to your everyday life!
Until we meet againHirai Dai
This is a moving ballad about parting, sung by Dai Hirai, a popular artist known for surf music.
You can picture the poignant yet warm scene of waving and saying “see you” along the familiar tree-lined street.
The song expresses not only gratitude for having met, but also a deep fondness for the days when love was nurtured despite passing each other by.
Like spring buds blooming into flowers, an unfading bond and the hope of reunion resonate in the heart through Hirai’s gentle vocals and acoustic tones, even as time goes by.
The track was released in February 2015 and is included on the album “Slow & Easy.” It’s sure to gently encourage you during farewells with loved ones—such as graduations or job transfers—when it’s time to embark on a new journey.
Even if I’m not thereHirai Dai
This is a grand love song from Dai Hirai, known for his soothing, beach-evoking music, dedicated to a family of the future.
Released in January 2022, it was also included on the album HOPE / WISH.
Its warm yet bittersweet message—wishing happiness for a loved one even if you’re no longer by their side—strikes a deep chord.
The beautiful blend of piano and strings is also healing.
The flipbook-style music video, created by comedian Tekken with around 1,200 original drawings, moved many viewers.
It’s a song that makes gratitude overflow for the loved ones by your side right now.
Be sure to listen for his gentle vocals, which quietly resonate in the heart.
Can I call it magic?Hirai Ken
Ken Hirai, popular for his unconventional looks and powerful vocals, brings us this moving song.
We all have people—like cherished family members or partners—with whom we casually spend our everyday lives, right? When you listen to this track, you’ll feel inspired to express your gratitude to those special people.
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
“Boku no Koto” is a song that cheers on people who keep trying even when they struggle and pause along the way.
Released in 2019 by the rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, it’s cherished as one of their signature tracks.
Its message offers emotional support both on days that feel genuinely joyful and on days when you’re overwhelmed with sadness.
The band’s performance, featuring a classical-tinged arrangement and a grand development, conveys a warm encouragement as well.
On TikTok—especially popular among younger generations—the song is used in videos across a wide range of themes.
Paired with Motoki Omori’s powerful vocals, it’s a ballad that communicates straightforward kindness.
