[Just the Lyrics Make Me Cry] Tear-Jerking Songs That Touch the Heart

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LiSA “Homura” -MUSIC CLIP-

Pronounced “Homura” though written with the character for “flame,” this is singer LiSA’s song released in 2020.

One point that can’t be overlooked when discussing this track is that it served as the theme song for the Demon Slayer TV anime’s feature film.

Despite its single-character title, the depth of expression in the lyrics likely stirred a shared, burning emotion in those who saw the movie.

It’s a powerful song you’ll never want to forget—one that, whenever you listen to it, brings back the heat of that scene.

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No ComplaintsDef Tech

13 No Complaints – Def Tech [With Lyrics]

I know I shouldn’t, but I end up grumbling and listing complaints, and in the end I’m exhausted even by that itself, day after day.

In the midst of it all, this is a song whose bright, wonderful lyrics say, “Let’s stop complaining and start changing ourselves!”—and it’s moving enough to make you cry.

The road I still came onShibata Jun

The road I still came on

Shibata Jun’s lyrics are all deeply moving and often bring you to tears, but this song in particular is heartbreaking enough to make you cry just by reading it.

Still, it doesn’t only make you cry—it also gives you the courage to start walking forward again in the end.

I really want you to listen to it on days when you’ve been through something tough.

NonfictionHirai Ken

Ken Hirai “Nonfiction” MUSIC VIDEO (Short Ver.)

Non-Fiction,” Ken Hirai’s 2017 release, is the kind of song whose opening lyrics jolt you awake.

It leaves you with a curious, slightly mysterious feeling that sets it apart from typical pop songs.

Maybe it’s because of the music video that doesn’t quite align with the tune, or maybe it’s the sheer beauty of his vocals.

You listen once, then again—this time carefully reading the lyrics, wanting to unravel that mystery.

It’s a song that invites you to arrive at your own answer.

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spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota

Tsumugu / Tota

By intertwining natural scenery with human emotion to convey both transience and beauty, this piece resonates deeply with many hearts.

Through delicate depictions of overcast skies, puddles, and raindrops, it quietly portrays the aching feelings of thinking about someone dear.

Released in February 2023, it garnered immense attention after delivering its first-ever performance on a visual media platform with an appearance on THE FIRST TAKE in April 2023.

It is a heartwarming song that offers comfort to those grieving the loss of a loved one or continuing to think of someone far away.

Sorrow Rides the Busmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Sadness Rides the Bus” MV

Set to melodies that gently stay close to the heart, this moving story by Macaroni Empitsu captures the shifting patterns of human emotion.

The lead track from their August 2023 album, “Otona no Namida” (“Tears of Adults”), delicately depicts the fleeting feelings found in farewells with family and in everyday life.

Hattori’s clear, transparent vocals and the softly unfolding melody resonate deep within the listener.

The song also drew attention for its music video directed by Yoshihito Mori, known for the Netflix film “We Couldn’t Become Adults.” Through the perspective of a protagonist played by Shota Sometani, it asks profound questions about the meaning of life and the preciousness of existence.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to empathize with feelings for loved ones or soothe the quiet emotions they carry inside.

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Kururi – Spring Breeze

Kururi’s lyrics are always profound, leaving you with a worldview like you’ve just finished reading a short novel.

This song, “Spring Breeze,” also makes me feel as if I’m gazing out from the window of a train running across a grassland.

It’s a track that traces the bittersweetness of love.