[Just the Lyrics Make Me Cry] Tear-Jerking Songs That Touch the Heart
Even when we say “songs with moving, tear-jerking lyrics,” their themes vary widely—love songs, fight songs, farewell songs, and more.
Depending on the situation, you probably find yourself wanting to listen to a song that stays close to your heart.
So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of timeless tracks with wonderful, empathetic lyrics that will resonate with you and offer support.
Each song explores a different theme, so you’re sure to find at least one that speaks to your heart.
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Tear-Jerking Songs That Touch the Heart Through Lyrics Alone (121–130)
If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER
A gem of a medium-tempo ballad that vividly portrays the joy and frustration we feel through our connections with others.
Included on SUPER BEAVER’s single “Highlight/Hitoride Ikiteita Naraba,” released in June 2020, this track was chosen as the theme song for the film Water Ribbon, starring Ayami Nakajo.
With delicate instrumentation and an emotive vocal performance, the melody gently sings of the importance of bonds with others and mutual support.
It’s a song that stays close to your heart when you want to reflect on what it means to live true to yourself and to find the courage to overcome setbacks.
Song for…HY
“Song for…” carries a simple yet powerful message: the longing to see the one you love.
It was included on TRUNK, the album released in 2004 by HY, a Okinawa-born mix-genre band.
The song paints a heartwarming love story and depicts moments where honest feelings overflow.
Izumi Nakasone’s soulful vocals over a slow tempo convey straightforward, heartfelt love.
It’s a perfect match for TikTok videos that portray various emotions in love—like “we’re in love but can’t seem to meet” or “struggling with a long-distance relationship.”
Shizuku (feat. indigo la End)yama
Released in February 2025 as a track on the album ‘; semicolon,’ this piece is an emotional number that weaves complex feelings for a loved one into poetic language.
yama’s wistful vocals blend perfectly with the sophisticated arrangement crafted by indigo la End.
The lyrics, which tenderly and delicately portray the fragile distance between important people, resonate deeply with listeners.
If you’re carrying a heavy heart, why not spend some time with this song?
That’s all there is to it.Marushii
“Tada Sore Dake no Koto ga sa” portrays a moment overflowing with love for someone precious who can no longer be by your side.
It was released in 2023 by the rock band Marcy, known for their many romance-themed songs.
The lyrics, centered on lingering feelings that make you keep thinking about your ex even after a breakup, intertwine with a warm melody.
As the distance grows between two people who once loved each other more than anyone else, the bittersweet scenes of past conversations surfacing in their minds are sure to bring tears.
It’s a song whose heartfelt message to a beloved person—impossible to forget even when apart—resonates deeply.
[Only Lyrics Make You Cry] Tear-Jerking Songs That Touch the Heart (131–140)
Homeayaka
“Home,” sung by Ayaka, who is popular across a wide range of generations, is included on the album “Funtale,” released in June 2023.
Do you have someone who’s always in your heart even if they’re not by your side right now—someone whose very existence gives you strength? This song conveys feelings for that person you can’t see right away but always think about, and a wish for their happiness and for them to spend each day in good health.
Rather than being filled with sadness or heartbreak, it’s a heartwarming, tear-jerking number that overflows with gentle, calm emotions.
To the futureayaka
The song that has been attracting attention after being featured in an NTT Docomo commercial is Mirai e (To the Future).
It’s a track by singer-songwriter Ayaka.
She’s also a mother of two, and it’s said she wrote this piece based on the feelings she experienced while raising her children.
Because it sings of hope for the future and love for the children who will live in that future, parents in particular may find it especially relatable.
It’s also recommended for those looking for a love song that isn’t about romance.
I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu
A gemlike ballad that gives voice to the ineffable emotions faced at love’s end.
Included on Off Course’s album “over,” released in December 1981, and later issued as their 23rd single in February 1982, this song gently portrays the subtle shifts of feeling that emerge through parting from someone dear.
The “la la la” that threads through the chorus is a striking phrase that reminds us how, at times, it can express the heart more eloquently than words.
Used in a Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance commercial, it has surely lingered in many listeners’ memories.
It’s a song that stands beside you through life’s many moments, embracing the complex emotions we feel—cherishing someone important, tenderness, and a sense of loss.