[Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul
Do you have a favorite tearjerker song?
There are so many songs that bring tears to your eyes—love songs, life-affirming anthems, heartbreaking farewell songs, and more.
Each of these tracks tells a different story and conveys different emotions, but I think we can’t help shedding a tear when we relate to the lyrics or when they resonate with our own feelings.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of moving songs with relatable lyrics that are sure to make you cry.
Be sure to listen carefully while reading the lyrics.
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[Tearjerker] Songs that make you cry so much your heart trembles & deeply moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul (191–200)
HitotsuboshiKOH+
The more you think about the precious person who’s gone, the more the tears come… In moments like that, this song might stay by your side.
It’s a track by KOH+, the musical duo of Masaharu Fukuyama and Kou Shibasaki, released in 2022.
It was chosen as the theme song for the film Silent Parade, which came out the same year.
Shibasaki’s earnest, straightforward vocals shine over the dramatic sound, making it a song that hits you right in the heart.
The lyrics, which wish for someone’s happiness even if “I’m no longer here,” are moving enough to make you cry just by reading them.
reverse dreamKing Gnu
A King Gnu song that delicately portrays deep love and the weight it brings.
The lyrics capture the sorrow of losing a loved one and the aching longing for them, stirring the listener’s heart.
Released in December 2021, the track gained attention as the ending theme for the animated film Jujutsu Kaisen 0.
Its melancholic melody, centered on strings and piano, beautifully conveys the story’s emotional crescendo.
It’s a recommended song not only for those who have experienced heartbreak or parting, but also for anyone who wants to deepen their feelings for someone special.
to go see (someone) / to go meetaimyon
This song is a quintessential Aimyong piece, notable for its delicate, beautiful melody and lyrics that resonate deeply.
As it carefully depicts the changing seasons and subtle shifts of the heart, it weaves a resolve to face one’s past self and shape the present self—conveying her sincere approach to music.
Released in May 2024, the song was selected as the theme for the drama “Unmet: A Neurosurgeon’s Diary,” perfectly matching the worldview of a story centered on memory.
It’s a special track that awakens feelings sleeping deep within and makes you want to confront yourself.
rendezvousshaitoopu
Rising rock band Shytoupe from the Kansai region released “Rendezvous” in 2023, a song that portrays the sorrow and beauty of parting with a lover.
It surpassed 100 million streams and ranked high on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, earning widespread acclaim.
The track is marked by crystal-clear emotional expression and a melody that resonates deeply.
Its lyrics paint scenes anyone can picture, where aching sadness and beauty intertwine, leaving a profound impact on listeners.
It’s a tear-jerking love song, especially for those who have just gone through a breakup.
[Tearjerker] Songs That Make You Cry and Shake Your Soul & Moving Tracks Whose Lyrics Sink Deep Into the Heart (201–210)
KanadeSukima Suichi
A signature work by Sukima Switch and a famous ballad.
Despite its minor-key tone, it gradually gained popularity through radio and became a smash hit.
Although it was released in 2004, it has continued to be loved for a long time and is still often sung at karaoke.
Its vividly drawn scenes and world-building are poignantly moving.
The title “Kanade” reportedly comes from a name that vocalist Takuya Ohashi wanted to give his child.
Why is it that the moment of parting makes us feel so fragile and heartaching?
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
A song filled with a prayer for you—so that your dreams truly come true, and so that you and the person you love last for a hundred years.
It was also chosen as the theme song for the film “Hanamizuki,” starring Yui Aragaki, which was created based on this song.
From Yo Hitoto, and then from you who listen to this song, a gentle chain of prayers will once again be passed on to someone dear.
threadNakajima Miyuki
A popular song by Miyuki Nakajima that has been covered by many artists, including ATSUSHI from EXILE and JUJU, and is still frequently used in commercials and TV programs.
Loved by people of all ages, it’s often played at weddings and various events.
Like threads woven vertically and horizontally by you and me who happened to meet, if we walk together, we might be able to help someone.
In an age where connections between people are growing tenuous, this is a song that makes you want to cherish human bonds anew.