[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] Moving, Tear-Jerking Songs (51–60)
canaryYonezu Kenshi
“Canary” is a song by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, released in November 2020.
It’s a transparent, delicate piece that treasures its piano accompaniment.
The simplicity of the arrangement lets the lyrics sink in—that’s part of its charm.
The chorus, sung over a relaxed beat, is lonely yet powerful and deeply moving, and as you listen, you can’t help but think of someone dear to you.
It’s a song that invites you to focus on each and every line of the lyrics and listen carefully, with care.
I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN
It was released in 1991 as T-BOLAN’s second single.
It’s included on their first album, “T-BOLAN,” and this song catapulted T-BOLAN to fame.
A straightforward love song, it’s a track whose overflowing emotions in the lyrics can bring you to tears.
Until I know loveaimyon
Aimyong’s 11th single, released in 2021, is “Ai wo Shiru made wa” (“Until I Know Love”).
It was chosen as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Kotoba no Nai Koi” (Konto ga Hajimaru) and reached No.
8 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
The lyrics, which portray someone living recklessly in order to learn what love is, give you a surge of courage as you listen.
It feels like it’s telling you, “It’s okay to cry sometimes,” warming your heart—truly a classic.
It’s a song I especially want people who feel lost in life to hear!
aloneGosuperāzu
Many of you probably know this song by The Gospellers, which was a big hit in 2001.
It’s a love song about true love, and its wonderful lyrics are sure to move you to tears.
If you haven’t heard it yet, be sure to give it a listen—handkerchief at the ready.
[Tears from Lyrics Alone] Heart-Piercing, Tear-Jerking Songs (61–70)
SWEET 19 BLUESAmuro Namie
Released in 1996 as Namie Amuro’s seventh single.
It is a re-cut single from her second album, SWEET 19 BLUES, and was used as the theme song for the Toei-distributed film That’s Cunning! Shijō Saidai no Sakusen?, in which she co-starred with Tatsuya Yamaguchi of TOKIO.
The lyrics capture the worries and feelings shared by people of the same generation.
horizonback number
Back number is a rock band that creates love songs from every perspective.
Among their tracks, “Suiheisen” (Horizon) is known for the gentle, comforting message it carries.
On TikTok, it’s often used in videos themed around students devoted to club activities or love, as well as lyric videos.
When you’re working hard toward your dreams and goals, things don’t always go well.
This song sends encouragement to everyone carrying those feelings.
Why not give it a listen and let its gently warming melody soothe your heart?
Even if you went and became somebody’s damn girlfriendwandafurubōizu
Lyrics about never stopping thinking of the other person.
I don’t want to dismiss it as merely “simpering” or “whiny”; it’s written purely from that feeling.
The song title “Even If You End Up Being Someone Else’s Girlfriend” sounds a bit aggressive, but that phrase “nari-kusatte mo” actually overflows with the man’s gentleness.
Amid those tearful lyrics, the repeated words of gratitude—being able to say thank you in a relationship—are truly wonderful, I think.