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

LeoYuuri

Yuuri 'Leo' Official Music Video

This is a song released in 2022 by singer-songwriter Yuri, who skyrocketed to fame with “Dry Flower.” The “Leo” in the title refers to the name of her beloved dog, and the song tells the story of a dog and its owner.

In the lyrics, Leo comes into a young girl’s life when she is little, and they build an irreplaceable bond.

As the owner grows up, she gets married and moves out, and the song portrays the loneliness Leo feels at that moment.

It’s a track that naturally makes you think of your own beloved dog or cat and really tugs at the heartstrings.

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RADWIMPS – The Answer [Official Music Video]

This is a staple song for graduation season, marked by a strikingly clear, arresting vocal tone.

It was written specifically for an NHK special broadcast in 2018, and has since become widely sung.

Characterized by RADWIMPS’ signature profound lyrics and grand sound, it delicately portrays the emotions and struggles of youth.

It was released digitally in January 2024 and on CD in February.

This work conveys the importance of following your inner voice and finding the “right answer” in life.

It’s a moving track that makes you want to cherish the people close to you even more.

waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Michi Teyu Ku (Overflowing) / Official Video

A gem of a love song written by Fujii Kaze as the theme for the film “If April Could Come, She Would,” starring Takeru Satoh.

With delicate lyrics and an elegant piano melody, it portrays unconditional devotion to a loved one and the inner change that comes from letting go of attachment.

While it aligns with the film’s story, it also strongly reflects Fujii Kaze’s philosophical worldview, and his gentle vocals carry the message deep into the heart.

Released in March 2024, this work stands as one of Fujii Kaze’s signature songs amid his energetic activities at home and abroad.

It’s sure to resonate with those who wish to keep thinking of someone they love forever, as well as those striving to overcome a farewell with someone dear.

Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – A Theory of Heart [Official Music Video]

A signature ballad by RADWIMPS that gently heals hidden feelings and a lonely soul.

Its poetic lyrics, portraying delicate emotions, and its emotional melody seep deeply into the heart.

The protagonist, burdened by self-denial and fear of others, encounters a pure presence that cleanses their heart and leads them to discover a new self—an arc that’s impossible not to empathize with.

Released in July 2006, it reached No.

13 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It was later included on the album “RADWIMPS 4: Okazu no Gohan,” which greatly raised the band’s profile.

When you feel lost in life or face parting from someone important, this song is sure to become a source of comfort.

Spot the differenceSuda Masaki

Masaki Suda 'Machigai Sagashi' (Spot the Difference)

A digitally released single written, composed, and produced by Kenshi Yonezu, one of Japan’s leading songwriters who has seen a meteoric rise.

It’s also included on the second album, LOVE.

Not just with “Machigai Sagashi,” but don’t you find that when Masaki Suda sings, it makes you reflect on the deeper parts of being human? Perhaps with that in mind, Yonezu crafted this song with Suda’s vocals as the top priority, and you can feel a powerful affirmation—not a rejection—of a world full of mistakes.

Give it a listen when you’re on the verge of becoming self-destructive.

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Rokudenashi “The Flame of Love” / Rokudenashi – The Flame of Love [Official Music Video]

A ballad whose delicate piano tones resonate in the heart.

Created by the music project Rokudenashi, it was released as a single in February 2023 and is also included on the album “Ai ni Saku Hana.” The lyrics, which evoke the warmth of someone’s presence lighting a candle amid loneliness and anxiety, gently comfort a weary heart.

It’s a song you’ll want by your side on down days or when you feel like you’re losing yourself.

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Tota’s songs are striking for their crystal-clear vocals and lyrics that delicately capture the subtleties of the heart.

Her first album, “oidaki,” released on February 22, 2023, includes this work, one of her signature tracks.

Through images of nature—clouds, wind, and rainbows—the lyrics portray deep love and aching sorrow, stirring listeners’ emotions and inviting empathy.

Thinking of a beloved person who has departed for the heavens, the song conveys a powerful resolve to keep living in this world and a heartfelt wish to reunite, leaving a profound impression.

It’s a track that feels like it stays by your side through the pain of heartbreak.

On downcast days or whenever you feel like looking up at the night sky, give it a listen—her voice is sure to soothe you.