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

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.

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Soushi Sakiyama / Akari [Official Music Video]

A song brimming with bittersweet emotion that portrays the feelings of someone setting off on a journey, leaving a loved one behind.

It’s a track by Soshi Sakiyama, used as the ending theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death.

The lyrics express the regret of being unable to share one’s true feelings with someone important, and the state of drowning in a single tear amid loneliness.

Released in July 2023, the song resonated with many, surpassing 240 million total streams.

Many listeners may find themselves relating to the figure who, while confronting a self that cannot change despite wanting to, still strives to find a ray of hope.

rainKami ga nokoshita yume o kuu.

God Left Behind, Devouring Dreams: “Rain” Official Music Video

A heartbreak ballad by Kami ga Nokoshita Yume o Kuu.

The song delicately portrays the feelings of a protagonist suffering from the pain of a breakup—lingering memories of an ex that won’t fade, the attachment and the sense of loss.

Its words seep into the listener’s heart, awakening universal emotions that anyone might have felt.

Carried by a gentle melody of piano and guitar, Haru’s poignant vocals weave the story.

Released on October 20, 2023, this is Kami ga Nokoshita Yume o Kuu’s debut single.

It’s a must-listen for those hurting from heartbreak and those trying to take a new step forward.

A moving, heart-trembling experience awaits you.

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ONE OK ROCK – Wasted Nights [Official Video from “EYE OF THE STORM” JAPAN TOUR]

This song was written as the theme for the film “Kingdom,” and you can truly feel its grand sense of scale.

It’s also a key track on the album “Eye of the Storm,” and its more dramatic melodicism than ever for ONE OK ROCK will likely resonate with listeners who haven’t listened to much of their music before.

The passionate message of continuing to pursue what you want to do, along with Taka’s emotionally rich vocals, is deeply moving.

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Because I’ve always loved you.neguse.

Because I’ve always loved you.

A four-piece rock band from Nagoya, Neguse, wrote this song as a passionate cheer for high school baseball.

It’s been chosen as the support song for the 2024 Summer Koshien tournament and as the theme for Netto Koshien! With its memorable choral parts and rap sections, the track is packed with the energy and passion of youth.

The theme of the song is “the value of keeping on.” It conveys the message that “we can keep going because we love it” to high school baseball players who continue to fight through grueling practices and strict coaching.

It’s a powerful song that gives listeners a push forward.

Released on June 7, 2024, it’s sure to be etched into many people’s memories along with this summer’s fierce battles.

A must-listen masterpiece not only for high school baseball fans, but for anyone striving toward their dreams!

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Emi Noda – butterfly effect (Official Music Video) [Promise: The Truth in the 16th Year – Theme Song]

“butterfly effect” is a moving ballad characteristic of Emi Noda, overlaying the image of a drama protagonist who faces hardship with the beautiful, shimmering radiance of a morpho butterfly.

The lyrics, which hold both sorrow and strength, carry a message of pushing forward even with small steps, resonating deeply through her expressively rich vocals.

Released in May 2024 as her 5th single, the song also drew attention as the theme for the drama “Promise: The Truth of the 16th Year” aired the same year.

It’s an empowering song meant for everyone standing at a crossroads in life, struggling and in pain.

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Macaroni Enpitsu “Rinju Love” MV

A moving story that portrays profound love and longing in the face of death.

This piece was released as a single by Macaroni Empitsu in January 2023.

Created as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “I Wish I Had Said It a Million Times,” it captured the hearts of many viewers alongside the show’s poignant narrative.

Woven with a heartrending melody of love and an emotional vocal performance, the lyrics contain the soul’s cry of someone forced to part with the one they love.

It’s a song that brings to the fore the ache of holding someone dear in your heart right up to the final moment, along with the feelings left unspoken.

Perfect for those who want to empathize with the pain of lost love or are seeking music that stirs the soul.