[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)
I LOVE YOUkurisu haato
A heart-stirring ballad that poignantly sings of a love growing cold.
Released in February 2014 as Chris Hart’s first original single, the song is known as the theme for the ACE JTB TV commercial.
While cherishing the happy memories with a lover, it vividly portrays the emotional turmoil of drifting apart.
Though American-born, Hart masterfully conveys the delicate nuances of Japanese and delivers a warm vocal that resonates deeply with listeners.
Scenes of memories unfolding with the changing seasons—like springtime cherry-blossom viewing and winter kisses indoors—further heighten the ache of heartbreak.
It’s a song that gently supports those who have lost someone precious or who are seeking closure.
Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi
A heartwarming ballad that gently portrays people facing forward with both hope and anxiety, framed by the motif of a letter from the future.
Aoi Teshima’s clear, translucent voice soaks into the heart alongside a beautiful arrangement of piano and strings.
Released in July 2014 on the album “Ren’dez-vous,” the song drew renewed attention in February 2016 as the theme for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Love That Makes You Cry” (Itsuka Kono Koi o Omoidashite Kitto Naite Shimau).
It will be there to quietly stay by your side when you find yourself standing still on the path toward your dreams, or when you want to be close to the feelings you have for someone important.
Snow BlossomNakajima Mika
It’s a song that makes my tear ducts burst, thanks to Mika Nakashima’s gentle, trembling vocal delivery.
It’s a Heisei-era classic that has been covered by many famous artists, including Hideaki Tokunaga.
When the first snow starts to fall, many people are reminded of this song.
[Tearjerker] Songs That Make You Cry and Move Your Heart: Deeply Touching Tracks with Lyrics That Resonate (151–160)
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.
NAOHY
HY has created many moving songs.
Among their works, this one can be considered a signature breakup song.
The memories and scenes of the couple’s happy days, told over a gentle melody, bring tears to your eyes just by reading the lyrics.
Those who’ve experienced heartbreak will relate, and those currently in a relationship will feel, “I want a love like this.” Though it ends in sadness, it makes you believe there was a wonderful, beautiful love at its core—a truly exquisite song.
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.
It’s okay to cry.Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto
A single released in 2014 by the idol group Momoiro Clover Z.
Believe it or not, this song was written and composed by Miyuki Nakajima.
Despite its uptempo feel, the message really sinks in—not only when you can’t show weakness or when your heart aches, but even in joyful moments, it stays close to you.
If you’re someone who can’t afford to cry even when you want to, you’ll probably feel a deep sense of empathy and be moved.
Together with Momoclo’s straightforward vocals, it really resonates.
The Father’s Day version of the music video released on Asahi Shimbun Digital is especially tear-jerking.
