Beautiful tear-jerking songs / songs that make you cry your eyes out

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

Deputy Editor of RAG MUSICsasashina
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

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.

[Tears from Lyrics Alone] Heartwarming Tearjerker Songs (141–150)

fireflySazan Ōrusutāzu

Southern All Stars – Firefly [Live at Miyagi Stadium, 2013]

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Southern All Stars is a five-member rock band that has continued to captivate fans since their debut, standing as a quintessential group representing summer in the J-pop scene.

“Hotaru,” included on their 54th single Peace and Highlight, was selected as the theme song for the film The Eternal Zero.

Its lyrics, which evoke farewells with loved ones and prayers for peace, are ones many listeners may find themselves identifying with.

With a gentle yet heartrending message and melody that stir the heart, it’s a ballad that feels sentimental while still conveying a sense of positivity.

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Hoshino Takashi

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signJUJU

JUJU　『sign』

signJUJU

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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Hoshino Takashi

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Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterSuga Shikao

Suga Shikao / Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterSuga Shikao

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.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced plenty of wonderful classics with moving lyrics. From love songs to many warm tracks that stay close to your heart! I hope you’ve found the perfect song for your current situation—one that soothes your heart.