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

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.

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.

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.

Well, whatever.CRAZY KEN BAND

Crazy Ken Band – Well, whatever (Short ver.)

It’s a sexy heartbreak song packed with words that evoke adult romance.

Coupled with Ken Yokoyama’s husky, sweet vocals, you can savor a grown-up bittersweetness.

There are expressions that little kids won’t understand yet, but it’s a tear-jerker of a track.

AloneMayo Okamoto

Mayo Okamoto — alone

It was Mayo Okamoto’s third single, released in 1996.

The lyrics tell of a painful experience: after being dumped by the guy she loved, she happened to see him happily walking together—with her own best friend.

It’s a recommended song for when you want to dwell in sadness or have a good cry after a breakup.