[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] Heartwarming Tearjerker Songs (41–50)
The world calls it love.Sambomasutā
Many of you may know it because it became a TV drama’s theme song around 2005.
The lyrics wholeheartedly affirm the listener and feel like the strongest ally—a powerful cheer song! I hope you’ll listen and get fired up.
StoryAI
It’s a song released in 2005 as AI’s 12th single.
It carries a strong message: cherish the time you spend with your loved ones today, in this very moment, because you might not be able to see them tomorrow.
It’s one of AI’s most popular ballads.
light blueUA
UA captivates listeners with her unique worldview, and this song’s lyrics are incredibly beautiful—poignant, quietly moving, and enough to bring you to tears.
As you listen, it makes you genuinely feel that we should cherish not only people, but also nature and the Earth.
era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki
It was released in 1975 as Miyuki Nakajima’s second single.
It’s a song that has been sung across generations—performed at graduation ceremonies and included in music textbooks.
It reminds us that we live through repeated cycles of joy and sorrow, meetings and partings, and it’s an inspiring song that gives strength when you’re troubled or stumble.
Stop this nightJUJU
JUJU sings with heartfelt emotion about the breakup of two lovers.
Whether it’s her vocal technique or not, the way she builds the feelings up to the chorus is so masterful that I always end up crying when the chorus lyrics hit.
On their last night together, if they can’t stop their breakup, then at least… Even the title, “Stop This Night,” is deeply moving.
The line “Memories and the future have nothing to do with me” is a strong woman’s bravado, which makes the parting stand out all the more.
tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa
There are things you only realize after a heartbreak—these lyrics are filled with that kind of bittersweetness.
The watch set five minutes ahead out of consideration for the other person, the way he smoked on the balcony out of consideration for me—once they’re gone, those become heartbreaking memories that clutch at your heart.
The lyrics vividly capture how everything brings back memories of the boyfriend who’s no longer there.
Love includes the sorrow of parting too—that’s part of what love is.
YukiyanagiMicro
The message that says you don’t have to push yourself, along with Micro’s gentle voice, really sinks into your heart, doesn’t it? When someone speaks to you so kindly, it gives you the courage to live—this song does exactly that.
It’s a cheering song that says, “Let’s live like the spirea that endures the cold in the snow and waits for spring—brave and strong,” and the lyrics are truly moving to tears.