[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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[Tears from Lyrics Alone] Heart-piercing, Tear-jerking Songs (11–20)
mysteryHoshino Gen
Gen Hoshino’s song “Fushigi” is his 12th single, released in 2021.
It was selected as the theme song for the TBS drama “Kikazaru Koi ni wa Riyuu ga Atte,” and it reached No.
2 on the Oricon singles chart.
The lyrics, filled with questions like “What are feelings of love and being in love?”, have a very mysterious quality.
According to Hoshino, he wrote the lyrics out of a sense of wonder about “why we want so much to be together with a partner who is, after all, another person.” Give the song a listen and reflect on love!
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
Hanamizuki, sung by Yo Hitoto, is a single released in 2004 and one of her signature songs.
At first glance, it can seem like a love song that steps back and wishes happiness for someone you love, but in fact it’s also a message song infused with the desire for happiness for all the people dear to you.
This is related to the fact that Hitoto wrote the lyrics around the time of the 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States.
Filled with profound meaning, Hanamizuki is a masterpiece that makes you think of the people you cherish whenever you listen to it—so be sure to give it a listen!
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
You finally start dating, but once it begins, you realize you don’t exist in the other person’s world… Some of you may have experienced that kind of heartbreaking love.
In this signature song by Official HIGE DANDism, such a bittersweet story is depicted.
The protagonist of the lyrics, through his relationship with a woman, comes to realize that “things won’t work out between us.” He decides to step back on his own, but of course he still loves her deeply.
Just imagining the weight of those feelings makes your chest tighten—but that’s not the only reason this song makes you cry.
The word “beautiful,” written at the end of the chorus.
He truly loves her, yet he can no longer tell her “I love you,” and the only word he can offer her is that one… A beautiful yet heartrending story you can’t listen to without tears.
NAOHY
NAO is a song released in 2006 by HY, a mixed-genre band from Okinawa.
For those of that generation, it’s likely an unforgettable track engraved in their hearts.
Yet even years after its release, it remains a timeless ballad that anyone—of any generation—who harbors feelings for someone should listen to.
It reminds us anew of the preciousness and importance of love, making it a song to lean on when you’re feeling a bit down.
broad daylightKing Gnu
Since its release in 2019, King Gnu’s breakout hit “Hakujitsu” has become immensely famous.
With vocals soaring in a clear falsetto, supremely groovy instrumentation, and flawless looks and fashion, it’s a perfect track.
And yet, the lyrics are also remarkable.
Looking back on the past and lamenting a life that cannot be reborn, the words evoke a deep sense of sorrow and lament as you listen.
It’s a masterpiece whose emotional falsetto vocals carry a heartfelt cry that stirs the soul.
weeping cherry (blossom)ANNA
Shidarezakura (Weeping Cherry) is a song by Anna, a singer-songwriter from Chiba Prefecture.
The lyrics, in which she tries to fool herself into forgetting her ex after a breakup, make it a heartbreakingly sad breakup song.
The title is said to come from the flower language of the weeping cherry, which includes the meaning “deception.” It’s not easy to deceive your own feelings, is it? If you find you can’t keep up the pretense, it might help to listen to this song, cry your heart out, and let it all out until you feel better.
[Tears from Lyrics Alone] Heartfelt, Tear-Jerking Songs (21–30)
far; distant; by farGReeeeN
It was released in 2005 as GReeeeN’s 11th single.
The song was issued as an advance single from the album “Shio, Kosho” and was used as the theme song for the film “ROOKIES: Graduation.” It’s a moving song filled with the loneliness of leaving one’s hometown to pursue dreams and with gratitude toward parents and those who raised and supported you.