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!

Playlist

Tear-jerking inspirational songs: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	MetronomeYonezu Kenshi		A moving song by Kenshi Yonezu that sings of the heartache of parting
2	sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI Pyeongchang Olympics theme song
3	morning gloryorisaka yuta		A soothing song from a Monday 9 p.m. drama that touches the heart
4	day by dayYoshida Yamada		A song that movingly expresses the history of life
5	KBUMP OF CHICKEN		A moving number that depicts a cat’s life and adventures
6	bow knotAimer		Aimer 11th single Chouchou Musubi (Butterfly Knot)
7	AiHata Motohiro		A moving song by Motohiro Hata that sings about emotions changed by an encounter
8	Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuu		An inspiring song about human relationships sung by Yu Takahashi
9	Goodbye, COLORSUPER BUTTER DOG		A song that gives a push to a friend chasing their dreams
10	Let’s go home.Fuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s ballad: a message about letting go of attachment and returning to your true self
11	tear(s)Ketsumeishi		A tear-jerking, moving song by Ketsumeishi
12	Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki		Moving songs to listen to when leaving your hometown
13	setting sunToukyou Jihen		A song that likens meetings and partings to the sun
14	Wonderful worldindigo la End		A tear-jerking song of determination by indigo la End
15	Things that have formShibasaki Kou		Ko Shibasaki's moving theme song
16	PIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki		Miki Imai’s cheer song, for those who are doing their best.
17	March 9Remioromen		Remioromen’s classic ballad, a song of love and bonds
18	A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru		Utada Hikaru new song Hanataba wo Kimi ni
19	One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi		A moving song by Masayoshi Yamazaki about searching for a lover
20	Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi		Aoi Teshima’s uplifting cheer song
21	lulu.Mrs. GREEN APPLE		A moving song that portrays endings and beginnings
22	I miss youRADWIMPS		A song that gently embraces the heart with sorrow and pure emotion
23	DrifterKirinji		Kirinji's Drifter theme song
24	365 daysMr.Children		Mr.Children is a four-member band
25	Motherkariyushi 58		Gratitude and love for Amma
26	selfishKobukuro Nariaki		A song by Nariaki Obukuro that sings about loneliness
27	Live, brilliantlyikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari to perform the theme song for 'Kingdom'
28	SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song about not losing hope and believing in your own worth
29	Once-in-a-lifetime encounteryanawarabaa		Introduction to Yanawaraba’s moving songs
30	I LOVE YOUChris Hart		Chris Hart Inspirational Song
31	threadNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima's 'Ito' is a tear-jerking song that makes you reflect on human relationships.
32	Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi		Masafumi Akikawa’s signature song “A Thousand Winds”
33	To the futureKiroro		A heartfelt song for Mom
34	you were hereBUMP OF CHICKEN		Popular songs by BUMP OF CHICKEN
35	The Day of Departurezou no senaka		A moving song that’s gone viral on YouTube
36	LeoYuuri		A dog’s-eye portrayal of the bond and moving moments with its owner
37	I want to see you.sawada chikako		A song about love with a classmate
38	Letter ~To My Beloved~Fujita Maiko		A song by Maiko Fujita that sings of gratitude to her parents
39	Lion HeartSMAP		Love songs after SMAP's breakup
40	The curtain risesback number		A ballad by back number that serves as a movie theme song
41	Across timeHY		A song by HY that expresses the importance of life and family
42	Because you are hereUru		Warm singing voice and lyrics that think of a loved one
43	Until we meet againHirai Dai		A moving song by Dai Hirai about parting and bonds
44	Can I call it magic?Hirai Ken		Expressing gratitude to a loved one with Ken Hirai’s moving song
45	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		Signature songs of Mrs. GREEN APPLE
46	horizonback number		Encouragement song by back number, Suiheisen (Horizon)
47	YELL ~Yell~Kobukuro		A song that affirms the past and gives you the courage to move toward the future
48	fireflySazan Ōrusutāzu		A peace-aspiring ballad by Southern All Stars
49	Love letterYOASOBI		YOASOBI expresses the power of music and gratitude
50	Let’s count your kissesKoyanagi Yuki		A moving song that sings of the sorrow of parting
51	A Little SongJUJU		JUJU’s Monday 9 p.m. theme song “Chiisana Uta” (A Little Song), feelings of gratitude
52	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s ballad of courage and hope
53	paintingŌmori Motoki		A hauntingly mystical song that stirs Motoki Omori’s heart
54	The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER		A heartwarming song that embraces loneliness and inner conflict
55	To the futureayaka		A commercial song in which Ayaka sings about love for the future
56	BEAUTIFULTakahashi Yuu		A warm song that gives you courage when your heart feels down
57	Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya		An uplifting song to help you get over a broken heart
58	The Toilet GodUemura Kana		Kana Uemura’s song of memories for her grandmother
59	“It’s fine for now.” ft. KAFUMIMI		A healing song full of kindness for nights when the heart is tired
60	leap day personRADWIMPS		An emotional movie theme song by RADWIMPS that sings of the preciousness of life.
61	If you call it loveUru		A song of family love that overcomes hardship
62	The Day of Beginningsiri		A moving song by iri that sings of loss and hope
63	Even if I’m not thereHirai Dai		Hirai Dai’s grand love song for the future is moving.
64	Only by livingKiroro		Expressing the importance of living through Kiroro’s hidden gem
65	Flower of loveaimyon		Aimyon to perform the theme song for “Ranman”
66	sympathetic tearsHitoto Yo		Hitoto Yo's debut work, a heartwarming, original sound
67	Until your night breaks (into dawn)Kasamura Tōta		A poignant ballad about longing for someone far away
68	AnswerIkuta Rira		An encouraging song that gives you the courage to keep walking toward the future, even while you're unsure
69	Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN		Introduction to songs by BEGIN that reflect on Okinawa
70	Hymn for NobodyImawano Kiyoshirō		A jazz classic sung by Kiyoshiro
71	Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana		A farewell song for someone I love dearly
72	Song of Aifukui mai		Introduction to the film adaptation of Koizora and its theme song
73	Baby, I love youTEE		TEE's second single
74	AitaiKato Miria		Instantly became famous thanks to Miliyah Kato’s moving song
75	MPRINCESS PRINCESS		A moving song depicting a breakup with a lover
76	SAD SONG feat. No No Girls FINALISTSchanmina		Stirring songs give people’s dreams a push
77	LetterSHE’S		A warm rock track, “Letter,” by SHE’S
78	If you call it loveUru		Portraying bonds that support each other even in hardship
79	To new loversback number		back number's heartrending song
80	aimlesslyAimer		Aimer’s “Atemonaku” is a soothing masterpiece.
81	Dear Sir/Madam,Hakubi		A song of gratitude and sorrow woven with thoughts for my grandmother
82	A Farewell SongHilcrhyme		A love song filled with feelings for someone special
83	jinx; a bringer of misfortune (literally: ‘plague god’)OKOJO		Strong affection that accepts the past
84	Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa		ReoNa’s despair-themed songs are comforting to the heart.
85	antinomyamazarashi		Explanation of amazarashi “Antinomy”
86	humorKitanitatsuya		Words have the power to heal the heart forever.
87	What do you want to become?Rozarīna		A healing song that helps you face your true feelings
88	Beyond the goodbyeMatsushita Kohei		Kouhei Matsushita’s farewell song, turning toward hope.
89	LADYYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s Georgia commercial song
90	The Day of DepartureJULEPS		A moving song that depicts the end of JULEPS’s life
91	MIRAIShonan no Kaze		An uplifting song by Shonan no Kaze that sings of bonds and hope
92	globeYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu's 'Spinning Globe' is the theme song for a Studio Ghibli film.
93	To My AdolescenceAka-hoho Shishunki		Expressing adolescent feelings through the coming-of-age theme song of Red Cheek Teenage Puberty