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

paintingŌmori Motoki

Motoki Ohmori – “Painting” Official MV

This work reveals a new side of him as a solo artist—one that stirs the heart deeply.

Released in May 2025 as part of Motoki Omori’s first solo digital single in about four years, it’s marked by quiet, mysterious soundscapes that seem to gently speak to the listener’s inner self.

The lyrics express a poignant wish: for someone to portray his existence using colors only he possesses, and to see even the parts of himself that feel wretched as something beautiful.

It’s a song whose warm melody soothes deep sorrow and loneliness, leaving a lasting impression.

Put it on during a quiet night when you want to be alone with your thoughts.

YC&K

C&K – Y

Male vocal duo C&K and their ballad “Y,” sung in their signature high tones.

You’ll likely be struck by their beautiful voices after just one listen, but the song’s greatest appeal may lie in its lyrics.

If you follow the words closely, you’ll find yourself drawn deeper and deeper into the song’s richness.

And the more you imagine the meaning of the lyrics and what they’re expressing, the more moving it becomes.

As it nears the end, it’s the kind of song that brings tears flowing—listen with your heart set on the lyrics.

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The Final RiverCHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY “The Final River” Official Video

Released in 2007 as CHEMISTRY’s 22nd single.

The song was chosen as the theme for the Shochiku-distributed film “The Elephant’s Back,” with lyrics written by Yasushi Akimoto.

It’s a ballad that sings of universal love with the theme of death—a masterpiece that reaffirms the preciousness of life and the importance of family.

Unfading TemperatureKotoha

Inextinguishable Temperature (feat. MIMI) / Kotoha [Music Video]

This song by Kotoha, who is active in the HoneyWorks project, features a gentle, translucent voice and delicate piano and string arrangements that tighten the chest.

The grand melody, carefully composed by MIMI, intertwines a bittersweet yearning to reclaim lost time and emotions with a hope that still strives to face forward.

Released in August 2024 and included on the mini-album “Autumn Vox,” it resonates deeply with many people, especially when paired with Kotoha’s emotionally rich vocals.

It’s a warm song that quietly stays by your side when you can’t tell anyone about your pain and feel like you might have to carry it all alone.

rootKing Gnu

King Gnu – Root

A heartwarming mid-tempo ballad that, while understated, powerfully captures the will to live.

This King Gnu masterpiece gently portrays the dignity of quietly persevering without seeking the spotlight and the feelings for a loved one through the symbolic motif of “roots.” Carried by beautiful piano and string melodies, it weaves in choir parts reminiscent of a nursery rhyme and oriental-inspired arrangements, brilliantly expressing the flow of time and values that never change.

Released digitally in October 2024, the song was written as the theme for TBS’s Sunday drama “The Diamond Sleeping in the Sea.” It’s a perfect track for anyone who wishes to be someone’s support and to walk forward together with someone precious.

A Farewell SongHilcrhyme

Hilcrhyme – “Sousouka” Music Video

Hilcrhyme’s “Sousouka” captures the feelings you want to convey to someone you love and cherish.

Released in 2013, it was also the theme song for the drama “Yurichika e: A Message from Mom,” starring Takako Tokiwa.

The song is filled with emotions and love that everyone has likely felt at some point in life—feelings so important that you can’t help but express them.

Whether you think of your parents, siblings, partner, or child, the lyrics will likely resonate.

Many will relate to lines that imagine losing someone even while they’re right in front of you.

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single bedSha ran Q

Sharam Q “Single Bed” (Music Video)

A melodious ballad that poignantly portrays the feelings of a man who, after heartbreak, can’t bring himself to step into a new love.

The single bed etched with memories of his beloved now stands as a symbol of lonely solitude.

The simple, everyday happiness they once shared, and the aching longing for someone who has now become distant, tighten the chest.

Released by Sharam Q in October 1994, this song was used as the ending theme for the anime D·N·A² and is also included on the album “Inferiority Complex.” It’s a song that gently supports those who are trying to move forward while looking back on a past love, and those who have experienced parting with someone dear.