[Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul
Do you have a favorite tearjerker song?
There are so many songs that bring tears to your eyes—love songs, life-affirming anthems, heartbreaking farewell songs, and more.
Each of these tracks tells a different story and conveys different emotions, but I think we can’t help shedding a tear when we relate to the lyrics or when they resonate with our own feelings.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of moving songs with relatable lyrics that are sure to make you cry.
Be sure to listen carefully while reading the lyrics.
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[Tearjerker] Songs That Make Your Heart Tremble and Bring You to Tears & Moving Tracks with Lyrics That Soak into the Soul (111–120)
365 daysMr.Children
This is a deeply moving Mr.
Children song that left a strong impression through NTT’s gentle commercial.
It’s included on the album “SENSE.” It’s also highly popular among fans, with very high view counts on their YouTube channel.
You are the light for me—just by being there, you light up my heart.
The song sings of a warm, heartfelt feeling toward that precious “you.”
hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake
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.
Child of the devilHiguchi Ai
The song by Ai Higuchi, featured as the ending theme for the TV anime Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2, has drawn attention for its profound message.
It sharply portrays the fundamental weakness, strength, and cruelty of human nature, delving into the protagonist’s complex inner world.
Centered on the theme that “human beings harbor contradictory emotions at the same time,” the piece reflects this throughout the track.
It resonates with those who carry conflicting feelings—about the cruelty of the world, the resolve to protect loved ones, and doubts about one’s own righteousness—offering a song that stands by their hearts.
HeyFujita Maiko
It’s the opening theme of the anime “Hiiro no Kakera.” The most wonderful thing about this song is Maiko Fujita’s voice.
Just listening to her singing tightens my chest and brings me to tears.
The melody alone is moving, but if you’ve ever been in love, there are probably many parts you’ll find yourself relating to as you listen.
FlowerNaka Kousuke
It’s a moving message song that sings about human connection and about planting your feet firmly on the ground as you live.
It’s a signature song by Takao Nakashima, a singer from Kagoshima Prefecture, released in 2007 as his third single.
The composition is by singer-songwriter Naotaro Moriyama, with lyrics by poet Omodachi Kato.
The gentle melody and warm vocals resonate deeply—there’s nothing quite like it.
It’s a masterpiece that makes you think, “Today was rough and I’m feeling down, but tomorrow I’ll try again.”
pendulumUru
Singer-songwriter Uru soothes listeners’ ears with her translucent voice.
Her 2020 release “Furiko” (“Pendulum”) is a song that makes you want to affirm a life that isn’t always full of good things.
Chosen as the theme song for the film “The Voice of Sin,” its lyrics—closely aligned with the story—became a hot topic.
The wistful piano sound and her conversational vocals warm a chilled heart.
The lyrics, pierced with realistic words, feel like they could bring you to tears as you listen.
When you feel unrewarded, this song will gently support your heart.
Why feat. Emimi NodaTakase Tōya
A heartbreak ballad distinguished by a beautiful, soul-stirring melody.
Toya Takase’s emotional vocals and Emi Noda’s clear voice brilliantly capture the bittersweet feelings after a breakup.
Released digitally in January 2022 and included on the album “13-gatsu 1-nichi” (The First Day of the 13th Month), this song resonated with many listeners who relate to the joys of love and the pain of parting, drawing attention on charts across Asia.
It’s a track I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who feels the loneliness that deepens at night or the emptiness of losing someone dear.