[Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul
Do you have a song that, just by listening, fills your chest and before you know it brings tears to your eyes?When lyrics about love, encounters and farewells, or fleeting moments in everyday life overlap with your own memories, music quietly stirs the depths of your heart.Songs that move you to tears aren’t only for sad times—they’re companions that gently stay by your side when you want to look forward.In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of deeply moving songs that may loosen your tear ducts before you realize it.As you listen closely to each word, try to find the song that resonates with your heart!
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[Tear Ducts Collapse] Songs That Make You Cry and Tremble with Emotion & Lyrics That Touch the Heart (141–150)
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.
How to Love AfterimagesTele
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
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.
#302Hirai Ken
This song unfolds a story of everyday life, portraying the protagonist’s shifting emotions within it.
It was also used as the theme song for the drama “4 Minutes’ Marigold,” and its changes in sentiment and straightforward feelings evoke a poignant sense of sorrow.
Ken Hirai’s gentle voice and the heartrending melody pierce the heart.
It’s a song you can’t listen to without tears.
AldebaranAI
Created as the theme song for NHK’s morning drama series “Come Come Everybody,” this track was written and composed by Naotaro Moriyama and performed by AI.
With piano accompaniment and strings supporting AI’s rich vocals, it’s crafted into a grand ballad whose beauty can move you just by listening.
The lyrics are filled with words that wish for a loved one’s happiness, and as you listen, you may find the face of someone dear to you coming to mind.
aimlesslyAimer
Let me introduce “Atemonaku,” a perfect song to give to someone special.
This track was written by singer-songwriter Aimer as the ending theme for the anime Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage.
Its lyrics are characterized by their healing quality for those who are hurt.
Listening to it will naturally help you relax.
The song also showcases her exceptional expressive power.
The chorus, in particular, is both emotional and dramatic.
Another highlight is how the lyrics connect with the anime’s story.
KBUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP OF CHICKEN is a rock band known for philosophical lyrics and warm melodies.
K, whose lyrics unfold like a story, is a fast-paced track you’ll want to listen to when you feel lonely.
Included on THE LIVING DEAD, released in 2000, its lyrics about a cat discovering kindness are deeply moving.
The one-of-a-kind melody and performance intensify the narrative, making it impossible not to empathize.
It’s a song that can remind you of the presence of kind people when you’re going through tough times in everyday life.
