[Just the Lyrics Make Me Cry] Tear-Jerking Songs That Touch the Heart
Even when we say “songs with moving, tear-jerking lyrics,” their themes vary widely—love songs, fight songs, farewell songs, and more.
Depending on the situation, you probably find yourself wanting to listen to a song that stays close to your heart.
So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of timeless tracks with wonderful, empathetic lyrics that will resonate with you and offer support.
Each song explores a different theme, so you’re sure to find at least one that speaks to your heart.
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[Lyrics Alone Make You Cry] Heartwarming Tearjerker Songs (71–80)
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
This is a poignant song that delicately expresses feelings hidden deep in the heart.
Released in January 2025 as the theme song for NHK General’s special program “Mrs.
GREEN APPLE 18 Festival,” it centers on the importance of staying true to yourself.
While carrying loneliness and anxiety, it conveys gratitude toward those who accept you as you are, resulting in a track that deeply resonates with the emotions of younger generations who grapple with inner pain and conflict.
With an emotive melody that epitomizes Mrs.
GREEN APPLE and a powerful, heart-stirring message, this work is sure to support anyone who seeks to face themselves and move forward.
Every dayAbe Mao
Mao Abe is known for her powerful vocals.
This song is a gentle ballad.
Is it a song for her husband? It’s a love song filled with very strong feelings, and its honesty and deep emotion make it a real tearjerker.
Judging from the lyrics, it might be perfect to sing at a wedding.
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.
Joined handsMINAMI
This is a slow ballad we hope you’ll listen to when you need the courage to move forward.
It’s the memorable first track marking MINAMI’s major-label debut in July 2023.
The theme—taking a new step while supporting and being supported by someone—delicately conveyed through a gentle voice, resonates deeply.
Interweaving everyday scenes like the after-school chime and a rainbow, its narrative style—believing in the hope beyond tears—leaves a strong impression.
It’s a work that gently stays by your side on days when something painful has happened.
bento (boxed lunch)Hanbaato Hanbaato
A husband-and-wife duo, Humbert Humbert, included this song on their 2010 album Sasurai-ki (Wanderer’s Chronicle).
While friends around them are grabbing fast food, the lyrics depict the scene of savoring a homemade bento that still tastes good even after cooling on the bus—a blend of wistfulness and warmth.
It reminds you that the most ordinary days are truly irreplaceable.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you feel like pausing amid a busy day.
By your sideMirei Touyama
It’s a ballad that carefully expresses sincere gratitude and love for someone precious who’s always by your side.
It’s a song by Mirei Toyama, released in November 2016.
Chosen as a recommended track on TV Tokyo’s music program “Cho-Ryuha,” it was aired for about a month.
The gentle sound of piano and strings blends with Toyama’s warm vocals, creating a comforting feeling that seems to untie your heart just by listening.
The lyrics, which let go of bashfulness and evasiveness to convey feelings straightforwardly, are sure to move you.
It’s the perfect song for when you want to say a heartfelt “thank you” that you don’t usually express.
I’ll be by your side.Maeda Nobuteru
Released in 1993 as Wataru Maeda’s fifth single in total.
It’s a moving song with lyrics overflowing with straightforward feelings toward a lover.
Chosen as the ending theme for TBS’s “Information Space J,” it’s the kind of heartfelt song that would make a woman tear up with joy if sung to her by a man.