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

Motherkariyushi 58

Kariyushi58 “Anma”

The debut single by Kariyushi 58, an indie band from Okinawa.

Released in 2006, it’s a song with a comforting guitar riff and lyrics that resonate with everyday life.

“Anmā” means “mother” in the Okinawan dialect.

The band’s vocalist, Mr.

Maekawa—once such a delinquent that even his mother couldn’t handle him—formed the band and, through days of struggle, came to understand his mother’s pain, revealing a deeply personal side to the song.

Behind their winning the New Artist Award at the Japan Cable Radio Awards seems to be the pure sincerity inspired by his love for his mother.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

KEI

Report a problem

Something CertainOda Kazumasa

Something Certain

A heartwarming song that finds true love in the everyday.

Released in May 2005 as a solo work by Kazumasa Oda, it has remained immensely popular, serving as a theme for Meiji Yasuda Life’s commercials.

Since July 2014, it has also been used as the station melody on the Kanazawa Seaside Line, continuing to accompany many people in their daily lives.

This piece features moving lyrics that sing of deep love and trust for someone dear.

Oda’s beautiful vocals are tear-jerking, reminding us that the simplest moments spent with a loved one are the most valuable in life.

When you feel lonely or on the verge of breaking, why not listen to this song and draw some courage from it?

Under the big onionbakufū suranpu

Bakufu Slump: Under the Big Onion at Budokan

Along with “Runner,” this is one of Bakufu Slump’s signature songs, and it was performed at the 40th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Originally included on the 1985 album “Shiawase,” it was later remade and released as a single.

The “big onion” in the title refers to the gibōshi (ornamental finial) on the roof of the Nippon Budokan, a key motif in the lyrics.

While the lyrics tell a story of heartbreak, the song also carries the band’s strong feelings toward their Budokan concert, making it a powerful ballad.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

kappamaki

Report a problem

a single flowertuki.

tuki. “Ichirin Hana” Official Music Video

“Ichirin-bana,” a song by tuki.

that delivers the very moment tears begin to fall.

Its heartrending melody and choice of words resonate deeply.

This track weaves the tone of the piano with her mature vocals, capturing the pain of heartbreak.

It conveys a message that is sad yet deeply relatable, and its relatively narrow vocal range makes for a memorable, easy-to-hum melody.

If you sing while taking in each lyric, you’ll likely find yourself shedding tears as it overlaps with your own experiences.

With her transparent voice, she’s sure to gently stay close to each listener’s heart.

paper airplanesuis from Yorushika × Evan Call

suis from Yorushika × Evan Call “Paper Airplane” [Theme song for the anime ‘Dragonite and the Mailman’]

A grand and graceful story unfolds, bridging hearts across time.

Released in February 2025, it was selected as the theme song for the Pokémon Day 2025 commemorative animation “Dragonite and the Mail Carrier.” Suis’s crystal-clear vocals blend beautifully with Evan Call’s refined orchestration, gently illuminating the journey of feelings entrusted to letters.

It’s a warm work that conveys both the ache of emotions that can’t be delivered and the strength to keep looking forward.

Be sure to add this moving musical experience to your playlist.

Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do? [Official Music Video]

This is a song from Director Makoto Shinkai’s film Weathering With You.

Life since birth is never all smooth sailing.

There are many bad things, and those tend to stand out, making our hearts feel worn and desolate.

Even so, there are still dreams, hopes, and people who become precious to us.

In a world coarsened like this, is there still something that the warmth of a heart called “love” can do—for that light? Can it? It’s a track that seems to ask listeners about the hope that lies deep within their hearts.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

SAKI

Report a problem

Sakura, You, and Ituki.

tuki. 'Sakura Kimi Watashi' Official Music Video

Released on January 10, 2024 by the up-and-coming young singer-songwriter tuki., “Sakura Kimi Watashi” is a ballad themed around graduation and springtime farewells.

The song portrays an unrequited love alongside scenes from a school graduation ceremony.

Its poignancy and beauty will deeply resonate with anyone who has experienced graduation or parting.

tuki.’s crystal-clear vocals and lyrics are sure to evoke empathy across generations.