[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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[Only Lyrics Make You Cry] Tear-Jerking Songs That Touch the Heart (131–140)
sympathetic tearsHitoto Yo
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
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.
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.
A Farewell SongHilcrhyme
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.
The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER
Songs by SUPER BEAVER are characterized by lyrics that resonate with the heart and a powerful sound.
This work conveys the importance of facing yourself through tears.
It was released digitally in January 2025 as the theme song for NHK General’s late-night drama “Vanilla na Mainichi.” Deeply intertwined with the drama’s worldview, it has become a piece that strongly resonates with viewers.
It’s recommended for those who want to confront their emotions or are seeking music that offers emotional support.
Enjoying it alongside the drama may bring an even deeper sense of emotion.
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.