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

May it be filled with kindnessJUJU

JUJU 'So That It Overflows with Kindness'

This is a heartwarming ballad that gently embraces deep love and gratitude for someone precious.

Even as everyday life changes in the blink of an eye and we feel on the verge of losing sight of what truly matters, the presence of a loved one reminds us of life’s meaning and joy.

The song portrays the beauty of unconditional love and mutual support, conveyed through a voice that resonates with the heart.

Released in February 2009 as JUJU’s ninth single, it became her first to enter the Oricon Weekly Top 10 and was also featured in a collaborative commercial by MTV Japan and Nissan.

Included on the album “What’s Love?”, it has garnered wide support, including numerous cover versions by various artists.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when your feelings for someone special overflow or when you want to express your gratitude.

Let the warm vocals fill your heart with kindness.

sympathetic tearsHitoto Yo

Yo Hitoto / Borrowed Tears

A debut work by Yo Hitoto that delicately portrays people’s emotions in our lonely modern society.

Amid an information-saturated daily life, the protagonist searches for a place to belong, gently expressing the warmth of a heart that empathizes with others’ tears and stays by their side.

Its original sound weaves together elements of gospel, R&B, and oriental influences, beautifully harmonizing with her crystal-clear vocals.

Since its release in October 2002, the song reached No.

4 on the Oricon weekly chart.

The following year, it won the Japan Record Award for Best New Artist and was performed on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

It’s a song I sincerely want to share with those struggling with human connections or those who feel the urge to be there for someone.

BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – BOW AND ARROW

This is a moving song created by Kenshi Yonezu as the theme for the anime Medalist, which portrays both the brilliance and setbacks of figure skating.

Like a bow dancing across the ice and an arrow aiming beyond, it depicts the passion of young people who drive forward powerfully toward their dreams.

It sings of how, when two souls—teacher and student, supporter and challenger—become one, they can break their limits and reach new heights.

Released in January 2025, it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Medalist, capturing viewers’ hearts.

It also drew major attention for featuring Yuzuru Hanyu in its music video.

Maplesupittsu

Spitz / Kaede

A gem of a ballad that weaves a fleeting yet beautiful farewell scene with a clear, transparent melody.

Released by Spitz in July 1998 from the album “Fake Fur,” this song tenderly sings of longing for what has been lost.

It portrays the heartache that gradually softens over time and the strength to keep looking forward, carried by a warm, gentle performance.

Beginning with its use in the 1999 Fuji TV drama “Over Time” and continuing through to the network’s 2022 series “silent,” it has colored many stories.

It’s a song to listen to when your heart is deeply wounded or when you’ve said goodbye to someone dear.

Masamune Kusano’s tender, comforting vocals are sure to become a source of support for your heart.

Where does our sorrow go?Harukamirai

Harukamirai – Where Does Our Sorrow Go (Official Music Video)

Harukamirai’s soul-stirring cries, rooted in their unique worldview, strike straight to the heart.

While reflecting the anxieties and chaos of society, the song carries a strong will to keep moving forward and a desire to protect cherished companions.

Conveying the importance of holding on to hope even amid struggle, this work fuses punk rock with emotional elements to deliver a powerful sound that shakes the listener.

Included on the album “Living Is About Holding Onto a Hope as Small as a Booger,” released in February 2025, it marks a new frontier for a band with a track record that includes theme and insert songs for the film “Rin.” This is a message song that resonates with everyone who, despite feeling loneliness and anxiety, still wants to face forward and live.

signJUJU

JUJU　『sign』

Singer JUJU, whose broad musicality is shaped by her family’s influence and who also runs her own brand outside of music, has won strong support especially among women through her wide-ranging activities.

Her 20th single “sign,” written as the theme song for the film The Wings of the Kirin, features sentimental piano and strings that tug at the heart.

The lyrics tell the story of searching for a sign from someone who’s been lost, evoking a profound sorrow and loneliness that words alone can’t express.

It’s a tear-jerking ballad that aligns with the film’s narrative.

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Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterSuga Shikao

Suga Shikao / Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

This song was included on the best-of album ALL SINGLES BEST, released in 2007 to commemorate Shikao Suga’s 10th anniversary, and it was selected as the theme song for NTV’s NEWS ZERO.

It feels as if it gently tells you that it’s okay to move forward while slowly feeling the seasons, and when you savor the lyrics, it’s a song that really touches the heart.