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

Dried flowersYuuri

Yuuri “Dry Flower” Official Music Video (Short ver.)

Speaking of Yuuri’s tear-jerking masterpieces, Dry Flower comes to mind.

This song is an answer to Yuuri’s popular track Kakurenbo, which portrays the feelings of a heartbroken man; Dry Flower tells the story from the woman’s perspective, expressing her feelings toward him.

She was the one who chose to end the relationship, she wants to hate him—but she can’t forget him.

The aching emotions of a woman suffering with those lingering feelings are depicted poignantly.

For anyone going through a similarly painful love, this may be a breakup song that truly hits home.

Be sure to listen to it together with Kakurenbo.

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sasashina

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remainingYoshizawa Kayoko

Kayoko Yoshizawa 'Left Behind' MUSIC VIDEO

A song overflowing with Kayoko Yoshizawa’s unique charm, produced by Tomohiko Gondo, who has also worked on tracks for AAA and Kyoko Koizumi.

The lyrics, which say, “Even after the breakup, it feels like you’re everywhere, and every day I keep thinking of you,” will strike a painfully deep chord with anyone nursing a broken heart.

Listening when you want a good cry might just clear your mind.

Since its 2017 release, it has surpassed 5 million views on video sites and continues to steadily rack up more.

The music video—capturing the rough-and-tumble cityscape with a certain beauty—is a must-see.

Even if you’re short on time, don’t miss it!

I’m crazy about youUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada “Kimi ni Muchū”

When you have special feelings for someone, it can feel like your chest is being squeezed, right? “Kimi ni Muchuu,” released by Hikaru Utada in 2021, is a track overflowing with affection for a loved one.

Chosen as the theme song for the drama “Saiai,” its lyrics perfectly fit the show’s world and resonated widely.

The song’s distinctive piano progression reflects a dark, delicate heart.

Her beat-like vocals evoke hip-hop and steady the tremors of a quivering heart.

It’s a song that gives you strength when you’re thinking of someone so much it brings you to tears.

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mutō

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Goodbye to sorrowanzenchitai

Goodbye to Sorrow by Anzen Chitai

A band that delivers music that gently resonates with people’s hearts in a nostalgic atmosphere, Anzenchitai released their ninth single in 1985.

The lyrics were written by Goro Matsui—known for many hits and for his partnership with Anzenchitai.

The lyrics seep into you along with the reassuring melody and Koji Tamaki’s tender, enveloping vocals.

It’s a song that soothes a heart wounded by heartbreak, yet its universality makes it fit any experience.

There’s a certain nostalgic feeling and a warmth like being offered a hot drink that will make your tears flow.

Listening to “Kanashimi ni Sayonara” helps you feel a little lighter and look ahead—an absolutely wonderful classic.

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KEI

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cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe

Cosmos - Momoe Yamaguchi - Cosmos

This is the 19th single by Momoe Yamaguchi, the female singer who became a legend not only for her sudden retirement at the height of her idol career but also for consistently staying out of the media ever since.

The song drew attention for being written by singer-songwriter Masashi Sada, and it is known as a timeless classic that was selected for the “100 Best Japanese Songs.” The lyrics, depicting a parent and child on the eve of the child’s wedding, evoke a sense of a final farewell, in contrast to today’s more friend-like parent–child relationships where it’s easy to meet even after marriage.

With a story that sings of gratitude and compassion for a mother and a melody tinged with melancholy that’s sure to bring tears, it’s a number that remains a milestone in J-POP history.

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Hoshino Takashi

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One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi

Masayoshi Yamazaki – “One more time, One more chance” MUSIC VIDEO [4K Quality]

If you’re feeling the loneliness of a broken heart, you should definitely give this song a listen.

It’s one of singer-songwriter Masayoshi Yamazaki’s signature tracks, released as a single in 1997.

It became a hit after being chosen as the theme song for the film “The Moon and the Cabbage,” and years later it was also used as the theme for the animated film “5 Centimeters per Second.” The sound of the acoustic guitar and Yamazaki’s vocals gently sink in.

And that feeling of searching for someone dear to you, even while knowing they’re not there… the poignant imagery really pierces the heart.

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Araki Jakkan

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Are you happy?Kawashima Ai

Ai Kawashima PV 'Are You Happy?'

Released in 2007, this is a gentle, bittersweet breakup song filled with thoughts of a former lover.

The only thing that matters now is whether they’re happy.

Will I end up forgetting their face, their features, even how I loved them? The lyrics reflect these feelings, overflowing with the sense that the singer still cherishes that person even now.