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

heartaimyon

Aimyon – Heart [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A poignant ballad that carefully portrays the complex emotions of love.

Released in 2021, this song was written by Aimyon as the theme for the TBS Tuesday drama “Only Just Married.” During production, she rewrote the lyrics from scratch for the first time, focusing on expressing feelings that are “not too cute, yet not too clumsy.” Inspired by the heart’s shape—round on top and pointed at the bottom—the song explores a relationship where affection and pain coexist.

It resonates deeply with those struggling with marriage or romance.

White lilies on my birthdayFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Pure White Lilies for Your Birthday (Full ver.)

Released in 2013 as Masaharu Fukuyama’s 30th single, this song was used as the theme for TBS’s Sunday drama Tonbi and became a hit.

With a theme of a child’s feelings toward their parents, it’s a renowned ballad that conveys deep gratitude and love for one’s parents—a song that resonates with heartfelt appreciation and profound affection.

Moon CryingKōda Kumi

Koda Kumi / “Moon Crying” (from the new album “WINTER of LOVE”)

Released in 2009 as Kumi Koda’s 40th single.

Chosen as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Puzzle,” its lyrics liken someone who supports her to the moon watching over her from the sky, which is deeply moving.

It’s a heartfelt ballad from Kumi Koda.

At the end of the dayHanaregumi

I think everyone has days when they’re exhausted and don’t want to think about anything, when something unpleasant at work or school makes you feel fed up with everything.

The lyrics of this song are filled with words that will soothe you.

Just listening to it, the lyrics will heal you.

On a tiring day, please give this one song a try.

Until your night breaks (into dawn)Kasamura Tōta

Until Your Night Breaks / Tota Kasamura -cover- [Cereus]

“Until Your Night Breaks” is a 2019 song by Vocaloid producer Kasamura Tota, known for many youth-themed tracks.

It sings of moments overflowing with feelings for a precious person you can no longer meet.

Its simple yet beautiful sound—just piano and vocals—conveys a crystal-clear emotion.

It’s a bittersweet yet heartwarming ballad you’ll want to hear on nights when darkness falls and loneliness sets in.

Along with the cover versions posted on TikTok, be sure to listen to the original track sung by the Vocaloids IA and Fukase.

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The Toilet GodUemura Kana

Toilet God / Kana Uemura

This song, which sings about memories with her late grandmother, is Kana Uemura’s signature piece, and it sparked a huge buzz at the time of its release as a real tearjerker! The first half of the lyrics recounts episodes between her—who was very attached to her grandmother—and her grandma, and just listening warms your heart.

Then comes the tear-inducing second half.

It describes how, as she becomes an adult, a gradual distance grows between her and her grandmother.

After that, her grandmother is hospitalized, which prompts her to go and visit.

And the next day, her grandmother passes away.

She must have felt regret about letting that distance grow, as well as gratitude for the important things her grandmother taught her.

Imagining those emotions is enough to bring a lump to your throat, isn’t it?

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There was no meaning to being born.mafumafu

There was no meaning in being born. / Mafumafu

This song is striking for its delicate vocals that surface from the darkness of the heart and its deep lyrics that dwell on nihilism and loss.

While it sings of losing the meaning of life and feeling alienated from society, it also conveys a will to move forward, giving it a philosophical depth.

Released in August 2019 and included on Mafumafu’s album “Kagurairo Artifact,” the piece showcases his finely tuned sensibility and expressive power to the fullest.

The composition is masterful, unfolding from a quiet piano intro into a grand band sound, where elements of emotional rock and balladry fuse in exquisite balance.

It’s a song that lets you feel the presence of someone who shares the same loneliness and sense of emptiness when you’re tormented by them.