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

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aimyon – Going to See You [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This is a poignant song that portrays unspoken feelings and fading memories through the image of a love letter left in the refrigerator gradually turning white.

Released by Aimyon in May 2024, it was selected as the theme song for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama “Unmet: A Neurosurgeon’s Diary.” The track is also included on the album “Neko ni Jealousy” and won the Drama Song Award at the 120th The Television Drama Academy Awards.

With lyrics that empathize with a protagonist struggling with memory impairment and a warm melody, it deeply resonates with those who carry regrets or lingering attachments to the past.

Stay just the way you are.Mayo Okamoto

Mayu Okamoto “Stay Just the Way You Are” Music Video

It was released in 1997 as Mayo Okamoto’s fourth single.

The song recounts memories with a close friend and classmate who passed away at the age of 26, and it was used as an image song for the Shinkin Bank.

It has become a cherished song for both her dear friend and Mayo Okamoto herself, one that resonates deeply when one is feeling vulnerable.

Unforgettable DaysMISIA

MISIA – Days We Won’t Forget (Official HD Music Video)

Released in 1999 as MISIA’s fourth single.

It was featured in Hitachi Maxell’s “TRUE SOUND” commercial and reached No.

4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

A grand ballad, it’s a moving song notable for MISIA’s overwhelming vocal prowess and heartfelt lyrics.

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Velvet Poem

There is a gemlike ballad by back number—known for lyrics and melodies that shake the heart—created as the theme song for the film Akira and Akira.

Shimizu Iyori’s voice, singing like a prayer and wishing that his laid-bare self could be seen as something beautiful, sinks deep into the chest.

The piece quietly yet powerfully seems to cheer on those who, despite their anguish and inner conflicts, keep moving toward their goals.

This moving song was released in August 2022 and was later included on the acclaimed album Humor.

Premiering alongside the film, it became beloved by many, debuting at No.

2 on the Billboard Japan Download Songs chart—a sign that its impact has resonated widely.

It’s the perfect song for moments when you’re wavering over a major life decision or need a gentle word of encouragement.

It will surely echo deep within your heart and give you the strength to take a step toward tomorrow.

Night journeyYorushika

Yorushika – Night Journey (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

This is a moving song where a literary narrative and Suis’s pure vocals resonate deeply in the heart.

The melodies crafted by n-buna delicately portray the stillness and loneliness of the night, as well as a glimmer of hope.

Listening to this piece feels as if you’re standing beside the characters, and it might even bring some listeners to tears.

Released in March 2020, it is also included on the highly acclaimed album “Tōsaku” (“Plagiarism”).

This masterpiece won an award at the 13th CD Shop Awards in 2021, and it beautifully colored the story as an insert song in the anime film “A Whisker Away,” released in June 2020.

It’s perfect for listening when you’re gazing at the night sky alone or when you need a gentle push forward.

It’s an ideal song for those who want to feel the emotions woven into the lyrics.

waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Michi Teyu Ku (Overflowing) / Official Video

This is a gem of a love song that Fujii Kaze wrote in March 2024 as the theme for the film “April, Come She Will,” starring Takeru Satoh, which contrasts life’s transience with pure love.

The gentle piano melody is striking, and the song tenderly conveys how the heart becomes fulfilled by letting go of attachment.

In the music video directed by Tomokazu Yamada, Fujii Kaze himself plays a dual role as both an elderly man and a young man, depicting deep love for a mother.

Accompanying life’s precious moments and soothing the soul, this work resonates deeply with those who have experienced heartbreak or parting, or who are struggling with important relationships.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you wish to reflect on yourself while surrendering to the sound of the piano.

Children of the SunBEGIN

Children of the Sun

This is a song by BEGIN that paints a nostalgic scene reminiscent of summer vacations from childhood.

Its gentle acoustic sound, imbued with the breeze of Okinawa, and the soft vocals perfectly match memories of those carefree days spent running around.

From the lyrics, you can clearly imagine a straightforward wish for peace: if only everyone could keep a childlike, pure heart, there would be no conflict.

The song was included on the album “GLIDER,” released in March 1991, and later selected for the best-of compilation “BEGIN BEST 1990-2000,” making it a fan favorite.

When you’re worn out by the noise of daily life, listening to this track will warm your heart and bring you a sense of calm.