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

Sayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOG

SUPER BUTTER DOG – SAYONARA COLOR

An indispensable masterpiece in the history of J-pop.

Although the band disbanded in 2008, it still seems to get regular airplay on the radio, so many people may have heard it.

It’s also well known that Naoto Takenaka was inspired by this song, “Sayonara COLOR,” to make a film of the same name.

The gentle sound and emotionally rich lyrics sink even deeper into your heart.

The song speaks about deceiving oneself, and its worldview poignantly captures the heavy side of being human—moments when we can’t accept our own sadness or failures, or when we can’t speak our true feelings.

It’s the kind of track that wells up inside you.

I recommend listening to it calmly with your favorite drink in hand.

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If I were to die tomorrowKitanitatsuya

If I Die Tomorrow / Tatsuya Kitani – Promise Me / Tatsuya Kitani

Tatsuya Kitani is a singer-songwriter who had a major breakthrough with “Ao no Sumika.” His song “If I Die Tomorrow,” released in January 2024, is a moving piece that reflects on the preciousness of life and the importance of everyday moments.

The song portrays the feelings one might have if tomorrow were their last day: what they would feel, what they would regret, and what they would be grateful for.

It also carries a message that reminds us of the value of our connections with others and of small happinesses, offering listeners a sense of encouragement and positivity.

It’s a song especially recommended for those burdened by overwhelming pain or sorrow, or for anyone who tends to forget to feel gratitude in daily life.

What do you want to become?Rozarīna

Rosalina 'What Do You Want To Be,' Official Lyric Video

Facing the true feelings that we’re prone to forget as we repeat our days, “Nani ni Naritakute,” was released in 2020 by singer-songwriter Rozarina, known for her work on numerous anime songs.

It portrays the raw emotions of having dreams and goals and working hard, yet losing sight of what you truly want to do.

The rhythmic vocals carried by the warm tones of an acoustic guitar are sure to soothe a tired heart.

It’s a song filled with a gentle message that tells you it’s okay to let your tears fall sometimes.

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How to Love AfterimagesTele

Tele | How to Love Afterimages – Music Video

A delicate sonic world that gently embraces the pain and regret hidden deep in the heart.

Riding on Tele’s leisurely flowing, lyrical melodies, the song’s reflections on lost love quietly stay close to the listener’s heart.

The space woven by tender, whisper-like vocals and a dreamlike soundscape that mirrors the night city is filled with a nostalgic sense of yearning.

Released in February 2025, this work serves as the theme song for Tele’s nationwide tour, coloring 12 performances across 9 cities starting in March.

It’s a song that softly accompanies those who have experienced parting with a loved one or who carry unspoken feelings in their hearts.

futureKobukuro

Kobukuro “Mirai” Comics “orange” ver.

A Kobukuro song where bittersweet feelings and warm hope intersect.

It was written in December 2015 as the theme song for the film “orange.” The song was also used as the ending theme for the UHF anime “orange,” and, together with the film’s success, went on to become a long-running hit.

It is included on the album “TIMELESS WORLD.” Carried by gentle piano tones, the lyrics about anxiety and anticipation for the future resonate deeply.

Evoking the melancholy of youth and the ache of unrequited love, this piece is a song that stands beside those at life’s crossroads or those thinking of someone dear.

Kobukuro’s vocals will stay close to your emotions and offer encouragement.

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back number – I Love You

A song by back number that sings of straightforward love.

It was chosen as the theme for the NHK morning drama “Maiagare!” and drew attention when it was performed at the 2022 Kohaku Uta Gassen.

The lyrics warmly portray the way everyday, ordinary moments make you reawaken to your feelings for someone you love who’s far away.

If you’re in a long-distance relationship, in particular, it might renew your resolve: “When the time comes that we can be together again, I’ll live cherishing them even more than before!”

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I…atarayo

Atarayo - “I…” (Music Video) / TV Anime “The Dangers in My Heart” Season 2 Opening Theme

A heart-stirring song by Atarayo that weaves a tale of bittersweet love and self-transformation.

The encounter with a beloved person changes the way the world looks, vividly portraying the rebirth into a new self.

It delicately expresses the anxiety of nearly losing one’s sense of self, alongside the beauty of a world expanded by loving someone, inviting empathy for the subtle emotions that come with embracing change.

Released in January 2024, this work was selected as the opening theme for season 2 of the TV anime The Dangers in My Heart.

Its lyrics, which stand with the wavering feelings of adolescence, will deeply resonate with anyone standing at a crossroads in life.