[Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul

Please forget it.Yorushika

Yorushika – Please Forget (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

This is a song by Yorushika chosen as the theme for the drama “GO HOME: Metropolitan Police Department’s Unidentified Persons Consultation Office.” Its lyrics resonate deeply, perfectly linking with the world of a film that portrays a heartrending love story between a girl losing her memories and a boy bound by his own.

With a clear, airy vocal and a melancholic melody, it expresses the gradual fading of memories one wishes not to forget.

Released in July 2024, the track captured many hearts with Yorushika’s distinctive worldview and profound emotional expression.

It’s a must-listen for anyone who has experienced parting from a loved one or feels tied to memories of the past.

seamUeno Daiki

Daiki Ueno - Seam (Music Video) [Opening Theme for the drama "Unmet: A Neurosurgeon's Diary"]

A soul-stirring song by Daiki Ueno that captures memorable moments from the past and the evolution of emotions through symbolic imagery.

Released in April 2024, it was selected as the opening theme for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama “Unmet: A Neurosurgeon’s Diary.” This work expresses the impulses born from the gentleness within anxiety and conflict, aiming to serve as a bridge to one’s true nature.

Depicting the ambiguous boundaries we all carry, it’s recommended for those who wish to face their inner selves and their relationships with others.

Tears of the MagnoliaSutaadasuto Rebyuu

“Tears of Magnolia ~acoustic~” Stardust☆Review [LIVE]

From the perspective of someone left behind, “Mokuren no Namida” is a song that sings of unforgettable memories.

It was released by Stardust Revue in 1993, and its lyrics have resonated with many people.

The song is rich with various metaphors, so I hope you’ll take your time listening to it.

It’s also known for being covered by many artists, including Shigeru Matsuzaki.

In addition, there’s a version featuring Kobukuro, which is a must-listen as well.

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May it be filled with kindnessJUJU

JUJU 'So That It Overflows with Kindness'

This is a heartwarming ballad that gently embraces deep love and gratitude for someone precious.

Even as everyday life changes in the blink of an eye and we feel on the verge of losing sight of what truly matters, the presence of a loved one reminds us of life’s meaning and joy.

The song portrays the beauty of unconditional love and mutual support, conveyed through a voice that resonates with the heart.

Released in February 2009 as JUJU’s ninth single, it became her first to enter the Oricon Weekly Top 10 and was also featured in a collaborative commercial by MTV Japan and Nissan.

Included on the album “What’s Love?”, it has garnered wide support, including numerous cover versions by various artists.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when your feelings for someone special overflow or when you want to express your gratitude.

Let the warm vocals fill your heart with kindness.

rootKing Gnu

King Gnu – Root

This song paints a hope for life nestled within a quiet melody.

Created by King Gnu as the theme for TBS’s Sunday drama “The Diamond Sleeping in the Sea” in October 2024, it’s crafted as a mid-tempo ballad characterized by the graceful tones of piano and strings.

While understated, it powerfully portrays the act of living, likening it to a plant that firmly takes root in the earth, and it deeply questions what it means to live true to oneself for someone else.

It also gently sings of accepting past pain and memories, yet still choosing to face forward with resolve and hope.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you’re thinking of someone dear or when you’re unsure of your own self-worth.

planetariumOtsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka / Planetarium

When it comes to singer-songwriter Ai Otsuka, she’s released many love songs, but among them, this track is known as the most moving and tear-jerking.

While her own bright personality—and the upbeat, glamorous image you get from popular songs like “Sakuranbo” and “SMILY”—stand out, in this song her gentle, wistful vocals are especially striking.

The lyrics use words that anyone can relate to, speaking straight to our emotions.

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By your sideMirei Touyama

Mirei Touyama “By Your Side”

It’s a ballad that carefully expresses sincere gratitude and love for someone precious who’s always by your side.

It’s a song by Mirei Toyama, released in November 2016.

Chosen as a recommended track on TV Tokyo’s music program “Cho-Ryuha,” it was aired for about a month.

The gentle sound of piano and strings blends with Toyama’s warm vocals, creating a comforting feeling that seems to untie your heart just by listening.

The lyrics, which let go of bashfulness and evasiveness to convey feelings straightforwardly, are sure to move you.

It’s the perfect song for when you want to say a heartfelt “thank you” that you don’t usually express.