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)
Because you are hereUru
A number by Uru, whose captivating voice feels like it wraps gently around the listener’s heart.
This song was written as the theme for the drama “Theseus no Fune” starring Ryoma Takeuchi.
Just having someone important to you can give you the strength to overcome anything and keep going.
The lyrics are filled with a warm message that makes you feel that way.
They also tie in with the drama’s story, so many listeners will likely find parts they can relate to.
Released in February 2020, it is also included on the album “Orion Blue.” If you listen to it while thinking of someone you can no longer meet, you might find tears falling naturally.
Tear-jerking, moving songs. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (51–60)
A Little SongJUJU
The 46th single, “Chiisana Uta” (A Little Song), released in September 2025, is a mid-tempo ballad produced by Takeshi Kobayashi.
The track serves as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Ashita wa Motto, Ii Hi ni Naru,” marking JUJU’s first time performing a theme for the coveted time slot.
Its lyrics, imbued with a desire to express gratitude rather than apology, resonate with the characters’ determination to overcome hardship, creating a moving synergy.
The dramatically unfolding arrangement also slowly seeps into the listener’s heart.
It’s a warm work that you’ll want to share with someone important to you.
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
A warm, heartfelt ballad that resonates when you feel like you’re losing yourself.
This is Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s digital single from January 2025, a song that voices the anxiety of remaining true to oneself, created as the theme for NHK General’s “18 Festival.” Performed together with a thousand young people, it delivers courage and hope for reexamining your own identity, wrapped in a gentle, embracing sound.
When you’re unsure how to live, this work gives you a reassuring push to accept yourself just as you are.
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.
The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER
It’s a soul-stirring song that gently embraces the loneliness and struggles everyone carries in their hearts.
It delivers a heartwarming message about the importance of accepting the invisible, deep-seated emotions within us just as they are.
Created by SUPER BEAVER in January 2025, the piece was written as the theme song for NHK General’s late-night drama “Vanilla na Mainichi,” further enriching the show’s world.
Airing from the same January, the drama features the track as a key song that closely reflects the protagonist’s feelings, including a scene where a main character sings it.
Whether you’re standing at a crossroads in life, trying to confront yourself, or hoping to understand someone else’s feelings, this is a song that will surely resonate with your heart.
To the futureayaka
The song that has been attracting attention after being featured in an NTT Docomo commercial is Mirai e (To the Future).
It’s a track by singer-songwriter Ayaka.
She’s also a mother of two, and it’s said she wrote this piece based on the feelings she experienced while raising her children.
Because it sings of hope for the future and love for the children who will live in that future, parents in particular may find it especially relatable.
It’s also recommended for those looking for a love song that isn’t about romance.
BEAUTIFULTakahashi Yuu
This is a song by Yu Takahashi that evokes the image of noticing subtle shifts in the feelings of someone close and trying to be their support.
Centered around an acoustic guitar, the gentle sound emphasizes the warmth of the words.
The talk-like singing style, packed with lyrics, is another highlight, delivering supportive words that resonate deeply in the heart.
It’s a piece that not only gives you courage but also turns your attention toward gratitude for the people close to you—the ones who support you.
It feels like a song that can give you a small push to face forward when you’re feeling down.
