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

moon bathingShibata Jun

Shibata Jun - Moonlight Bath

This is a song released in 2002 by singer-songwriter Jun Shibata.

As the title suggests, its sound evokes the dark, quiet atmosphere of the night, and the vocals—like an outpouring of deep inner pain—leave a strong impression.

It powerfully conveys a heart that cannot accept the departure of a loved one, growing unstable because of it, and overflowing with regret.

While wishing for a radiant future, it portrays a situation where one cannot become hopeful—a song that makes your chest tighten.

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SMILE ~Like a Clear, Sunny Sky~Kuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata “SMILE ~Like a Clear Blue Sky~” Commercial Broadcasters Official Special Movie (Joint Commercial Broadcasters Project ‘Let’s Do It Together’ Support Song)

When you’re going through something tough in everyday life, you want to listen to a song that gently stays by your side, don’t you? “SMILE ~Like a Clear Blue Sky~” is a track that cheers on everyone who’s doing their best.

Released by Keisuke Kuwata in 2021, it drew attention when it was featured in UNIQLO’s “LifeWear” commercial.

Its somewhat nostalgic sound brings back the times when your heart was trembling.

His powerful yet gentle voice has a charm that embraces both sadness and loneliness.

When you feel like you might burst into tears, listen to this song and give yourself some credit.

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If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro

If Being Alive Is Painful from the DVD/Blu-ray “Absolutely, It’ll Be Okay ~15th Anniversary Tour and Drama~”

“If Living Is Painful,” sung by Naotaro Moriyama, is his 16th single, released in 2008.

The lyrics are based on a poem by poet Ochanomizu Kakou, a friend of Moriyama’s.

Confronting life head-on with words that will move you to tears, the song won the Lyricist Award at the 50th Japan Record Awards in 2008.

“If Living Is Painful” was also used in TV commercials for Shuto Ikko, Osaka Isen, and Nagoya Isen.

If you ever feel that living is hard, this is a song you should listen to all the way through.

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Hamada Takuya

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Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi

Aoi Teshima “Letter to Tomorrow (Drama Version)”

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.

NAOHY

HY – NAO (Official Music Video)

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.

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It’s okay to cry.Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto

Momoiro Clover Z “It’s Okay to Cry” Father’s Day ver. MV

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.

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So it wasn’t me, huh.riria.

riria. / So it wasn’t me. [Music Video]

A song that offers comfort to those thinking, “It hurts when the person I like sends mixed signals…” is ‘It Wasn’t Me After All.’ Released in 2021 by singer-songwriter Riria, who gained attention with her acoustic performances on TikTok, the track portrays the realistic dynamics of love between men and women, so many listeners will find themselves relating to each phrase.

Watching her sing about a bittersweet love can’t help but stir your heart.

It’s a warm song that gently accompanies the pain and loneliness of not ending up with the person you love.

When it’s hard to look forward right away, it might help to just let your feelings out as they are.

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