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

AlwaysNiziU

NiziU(니쥬) 「AlwayS」 M/V

A ballad that sings of the power of bonds and love while looking back on past memories.

Released by NiziU, this gem of a song was written, composed, and produced by Motoki Ohmori of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

The phrase “You’re not alone” resonates deeply, reminding us that even in moments of loneliness or sorrow, there is someone to lean on.

It was pre-released on December 3, 2024, and is included on their first mini-album AWAKE, released on February 5, 2025.

NiziU’s beautiful harmonies and moving lyrics warmly embrace listeners’ hearts.

Give it a listen when you want to feel the bond with someone special or need the courage to overcome hardships.

single bedSha ran Q

Sharam Q “Single Bed” (Music Video)

Released in 1994, it peaked at No.

9 on the Oricon charts but became a long-selling hit, marking Sharam Q’s first million-selling single.

It’s a ballad about heartbreak, expressing the inability to forget a former lover.

The dramatic chorus melody is so catchy that once you hear it, you can’t get it out of your head.

MetronomeYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Metronome

Among the songs by Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter leading the J-POP scene, this one is especially beloved by fans as a real tearjerker.

The lyrics compare the relationship of a man and a woman to a metronome ticking at a steady tempo, expressing the helplessness of growing apart and the lingering feelings that won’t fade.

It’s a song I especially want those who’ve just had their heart broken, or those who still can’t forget a love even after a long time, to listen to—because it portrays a straightforward, unshakable love that nothing can fix.

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Hane Keisuke

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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.

YC&K

C&K – Y

This song, a signature track by the music duo C&K, is extremely popular as a beautiful, heartrending piece that brings listeners to tears.

In the early lyrics, it depicts a heartwarming, happy couple, but from the second verse a sad story suddenly begins to unfold.

That’s because a sudden parting befalls the two who had been living happily together.

And when you read the lyrics to the end, you can infer that it’s likely a parting by death.

The stark contrast between the first and second halves—so sorrowful yet somehow heartwarming—comes from the straightforward feelings within it that can only be called true love.

It’s a masterpiece that’s impossible to listen to without tears.

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Hane Keisuke

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hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake

Omoinotake | Hundreds of Millions of Light-Years [Official Music Video]

A moving song that sings of unwavering feelings for a loved one far away.

As the grand title “Billions of Light Years” suggests, it depicts eternal love that transcends distance and time.

Released in January 2024 as a digital single by Omoinotake, it was chosen as the opening theme for the TBS Tuesday drama “Eye Love You.” Recommended for those who long to reunite with someone they love or who hold on to feelings that never fade with time.

Listen to it while driving or gazing at the night view, and it will resonate with your heart even more.

lost itemVaundy

Forgotten Things / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

A superbly bittersweet pop song whose melodies and lyrics evoke a powerful sense of nostalgia and empathy.

Released in 2022, it was also featured in a new McDonald’s commercial.

In a long life, there are scenes of tears that stay with you, aren’t there? Sometimes you want to gather up the feelings you’re afraid you might forget.

In those moments, the message—It’s okay to cry your heart out, and if you can smile at the end, that’s enough—brings tears to your eyes.

By the time the song ends, it’s the kind of track that makes you feel like living earnestly in your own clumsy way.

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hiyori

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