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

waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Michi Teyu Ku (Overflowing) / Official Video

A gem of a love song written by Fujii Kaze as the theme for the film “If April Could Come, She Would,” starring Takeru Satoh.

With delicate lyrics and an elegant piano melody, it portrays unconditional devotion to a loved one and the inner change that comes from letting go of attachment.

While it aligns with the film’s story, it also strongly reflects Fujii Kaze’s philosophical worldview, and his gentle vocals carry the message deep into the heart.

Released in March 2024, this work stands as one of Fujii Kaze’s signature songs amid his energetic activities at home and abroad.

It’s sure to resonate with those who wish to keep thinking of someone they love forever, as well as those striving to overcome a farewell with someone dear.

Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – A Theory of Heart [Official Music Video]

A signature ballad by RADWIMPS that gently heals hidden feelings and a lonely soul.

Its poetic lyrics, portraying delicate emotions, and its emotional melody seep deeply into the heart.

The protagonist, burdened by self-denial and fear of others, encounters a pure presence that cleanses their heart and leads them to discover a new self—an arc that’s impossible not to empathize with.

Released in July 2006, it reached No.

13 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It was later included on the album “RADWIMPS 4: Okazu no Gohan,” which greatly raised the band’s profile.

When you feel lost in life or face parting from someone important, this song is sure to become a source of comfort.

Even if I’m not there.Hirai Dai

Dai Hirai / Even If I’m Not There. (Music Video)

When it comes to epic love songs filled with thoughts for one’s future family, “Even If I’m Not There” comes to mind.

Released in 2022 by singer-songwriter Dai Hirai, who delivers refreshing tracks that evoke the seaside and sandy beaches, it offers a warm yet bittersweet message to beloved partners and children that truly tugs at the heart.

The beautiful, soothing sound centered on strings and piano is equally captivating.

It’s a song that overflows with gratitude for the precious people by your side right now.

Be sure to listen for his gently resonant vocals that sink into the soul.

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Magic CarpetKawasaki Takaya

Takaya Kawasaki - Magic Carpet [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Kawasaki Takaya’s pure, affectionate vocals seem to speak for the feeling of being in love.

The lyrics, woven with straightforward words, convey a deep yet gentle devotion to a loved one.

Even without money or status, the song candidly expresses the desire to protect someone important.

Released in July 2018 as a track on the album “I believe in you,” it was later selected as the theme song for a LINE drama in December 2020, drawing even more attention.

Don’t miss the beautiful, repeating vibrato in the chorus and the warm tone of the acoustic guitar.

It’s a gem of a love song to listen to when you realize your feelings for someone special—or when you want to confess them.

If you laugh at the skywacci

wacci “If You Laugh at the Sky” Music Video

A heartwarming anthem that tenderly portrays the bonds formed with friends in youth, it resonates deeply and offers courage to overcome hardship while standing beside young people who can’t always face straight ahead.

Released by wacci in July 2018, the song drew attention as the support anthem for the “Japan Tsunagaru Project” segment on Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV.” Included on the album Kanjo Hyakkei (“A Hundred Views of Emotion”), its driving melody gently pushes forward those standing at life’s crossroads.

It’s a song we especially recommend to anyone striving to move ahead—despite doubts and anxieties—while supporting one another with their friends.

Everyday Revolutionneguse.

Neguse. “Everyday Revolution” Official Music Video

A poignant ballad that delicately portrays how everyday life is transformed in the wake of heartbreak.

The once-peaceful morning scenes and the warm days spent together turn into time steeped in sorrow after the breakup, expressed over a gentle melody.

Featured on the album “With Love to Wonderland!” released in September 2022, the song garnered widespread attention with its drama-style music video and became a major hit.

It’s a track that quietly stays by the side of anyone who has experienced parting with a loved one and is struggling with a heart that feels like it might break.

It’s not a lie.NEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Usojya Naiyo

This is a ballad that gently stays close to the unspoken truths and indelible pain we all keep hidden deep in our hearts.

While Mrs.

GREEN APPLE is known for their dazzling sound, their bittersweet love songs that quietly gaze inward are also exceptional.

The world they paint—where the raw emotions of heartbreak mix with a self-persuading sense of resignation—conveys sorrow with a quiet heat.

This track is an original song included on the acclaimed 2019 album Attitude.

When a lonely night leaves your chest aching with a sense of loss, listening to it will softly embrace those feelings that have nowhere to go.