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

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.

Brilliant RainKing Gnu

King Gnu – Rain Radiantly

It’s a message song packed with a positive resolve to keep moving toward the future, even when the rain comes down.

Created by King Gnu—the band behind numerous hits like “Hakujitsu” and “Teenager Forever”—it was released as a single in 2022 and chosen as the theme song for the drama Old Rookie.

It’s a truly grand number, with the band’s sound wrapped in the beautiful timbre of strings.

The sound alone is moving and stirring—it’s the kind of piece that will resonate with listeners of any age.

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Araki Jakkan

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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.

Oz.yama

yama『Oz.』MV

A song brimming with poignancy and loneliness.

This track by yama was used as the ending theme for the anime Ranking of Kings.

Centered on the themes of human weakness and strength, it sings about acknowledging the vulnerabilities everyone has and the importance of supporting one another.

Released in August 2021 and included on yama’s major second single, this piece is recommended for those who feel lonely or want to feel a bond with someone special.

Yama’s androgynous, husky vocals and the lyrical piano tones leave a lingering resonance that sinks deep into the heart.

my nameback number

back number – “My Name” Music Video

A song where back number’s aching emotions explode.

You can’t help but be drawn in by the irresistibly charming melody and lyrics that could be called beautiful.

Before you know it, you might find yourself so immersed that tears start to fall.

The vocalist Iyori Shimizu’s delicate, gentle voice is wonderful.

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sasashina

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Memories from todayAimer

Aimer 'Memories from Today'

Among the songs by the highly acclaimed singer-songwriter Aimer, this one, in particular, depicts a sorrowful, tear-jerking story.

The lyrics portray a farewell to someone precious, which seems less like a breakup and more like a parting by death.

From the title, you can sense the poignant message that no new stories will be created with the person who has passed away, and from today onward, everything will turn into memories.

Reading the lyrics, you can feel a pure love and bond toward the one who is gone—it’s a song that’s impossible to listen to without tears.

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Hane Keisuke

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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?